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Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals - Canada
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Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

Bilateral R&D collaboration support
Offered by
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Official source: nrc.canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 600,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Organizations from Canada and India that wish to form project consortia.

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Overview

Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports Canadian and Indian organizations for collaborative R&D, with Canadian SMEs eligible for up to 50% reimbursement. It targets innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in smart infrastructure, clean technologies, food and agriculture, and healthcare.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • $ 2,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
  • 20-500 employees
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project

Availability timeline

2021
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization.
  • Projects to co-develop innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in smart infrastructure, clean technologies, food and agriculture, and healthcare.

Documents Needed

  • International Consortium Project Proposal (ICPP) form outlining the project consortium, collaborative project, expected outcomes, and funding request.
  • Draft international consortium agreement covering the project management framework, financial plan, division of intellectual property rights, confidentiality and publication agreements, and liability clauses.

Official resources

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Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations from Canada and India that wish to form project consortia.
  • Incorporated Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  • Eligible Indian commercial for-profit companies under the Indian Companies Act 1956/2013 that operate and are headquartered in India and are at least 51% owned by Indian citizens.

How to apply

  • Canadian applicants must register electronically by using the Register button and completing the online registration form.
  • Canadian applicants must submit an expression of interest form during the expression of interest phase.
  • All project partners must work together to complete and submit an International Consortium Project Proposal package to each implicated national funding body.
  • Eligible project partners must complete funding proposals and sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.

Processing and Agreement

  • NRC IRAP will review registrations and contact applicants if more information is required.
  • Qualifying applicants will be invited to submit an expression of interest form.
  • The applicant’s NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office will review applications.
  • NRC IRAP will evaluate Canadian ICPP applications, and the amalgamated evaluation results will be shared between all implicated national funding bodies to jointly select the collaborative projects.
  • Eligible project partners will work independently to complete funding proposals and sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.

Contacts

IRAP.International.PARI@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1-877-994-4727
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Program

What is the Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?

Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports Canadian and Indian organizations for collaborative R&D, with Canadian SMEs eligible for up to 50% reimbursement. It targets innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in smart infrastructure, clean technologies, food and agriculture, and healthcare.

How much funding can be received?

Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program?

To be eligible for the Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program, you must: The consortium must include at least one incorporated Canadian SME and one eligible Indian commercial company. The project must be a collaborative R&D initiative with commercial potential, and partners must agree on IP rights and a commercialization strategy. Canadian SMEs must have a world-class, differentiated, protectable technology and be ready for serious new market entry.

What expenses are eligible under Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?

Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization. Projects to co-develop innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in smart infrastructure, clean technologies, food and agriculture, and healthcare.

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at IRAP.International.PARI@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.

Where is the Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals available?

The Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program is available across Canada.

Is the Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada-India 2020 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals is a Grant and Funding