Collaborative funding programs
Leverage your company's research investment by taking advantage of government funding programs, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Ontario Centres of Innovation (OCI), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Find research expertise, state-of-the art facilities, and explore research collaborations by connecting with Waterloo’s Corporate Research Partnerships team. A member of the team will help you find the right expert, guide you through the partnering process, and help leverage your funding. To learn more about current funding opportunities or to determine which grant opportunity is best suited for you, please contact the Corporate Research Partnership Manager that aligns with your industry sector.
Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Ontario Centres of Innovation (OCI)
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OCE TalentEdge Internship
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| Amount |
$10,000 per unit |
| Length |
Four months per unit |
| Company funding requirements |
$5,000 cash plus $5,000 in-kind per unit |
| Application |
Work closely with OCE Business Development to apply |
| Website |
TalentEdge Internship Program (TIP) |
| Notes |
- Stipend pays a minimum of $10,000 per unit to the intern, balance of funds for related project costs
- Master's degree students are eligible for up to two units, PhDs for six units
- Projects can be built of multiple units, sequentially and/or in parallel (multiple students)
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OCE TalentEdge Fellowship (Post-doc funding)
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| Amount |
$32,500 per unit |
| Length |
One year per unit |
| Company funding requirements |
Minimum $25,000 cash plus $25,000 in-kind per unit |
| Application |
Work closely with OCE Business Development to apply |
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TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP)
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| Notes |
- Recipient can hold up to two units; a project can be one or two years in duration
- Stipend pays a minimum of $52,500 per unit to the fellow (including benefits), balance of funds for related project costs
- Projects can be built of multiple units, sequentially and/or in parallel (multiple fellows)
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OCE Voucher for Innovation & Productivity (VIP1)
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| Amount |
$20,000 |
| Length |
Four to 12 months |
| Company funding requirement |
$5,000 (minimum) and remainder in-kind
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| Matching |
1:1, cash + in-kind
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| Application |
Work closely with OCE Business Development to apply
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| Website |
Voucher for Innovation and Productivity I (VIP1)
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| Notes |
Greater matching leverage via these programs through same OCE application:
- NSERC Engage: $25,000 for first time collaborations between PI and SME
- IRAP: up to $20,000 for access to non-academic expertise/service providers
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OCE Voucher for Innovation & Productivity (VIP11)
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| Amount |
$50,000 - $75,000 per year |
| Length |
One to two years |
| Company funding requirements |
1:1, 50% cash + 50% in-kind |
| Matching |
$25,000 (minimum) (net of overhead) |
| Application |
Work closely with OCE Business Development to apply |
| Website |
Voucher for Innovation and Productivity II (VIP II) |
MITACS
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MITACS Globalink Partnership Award
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| Amount |
$15,000 |
| Length |
16-24 weeks |
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Mitacs Globalink Partnership Award
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| Notes |
For graduate industry-based research projects with a company outside of Canada.
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MITACS Accelerate
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| Amount |
$15,000 to more than $1,000,000 |
| Length |
Four months to multi-year |
| Company funding requirement |
$7,500 minimum for each four-month unit |
| Matching |
1:1 minimum |
| Application |
Apply any time |
| Website |
Mitacs Accelerate
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| Notes |
Graduate student (Master's, PhD) and Post-Doctoral Fellow research internship program for business-related research challenges. Student must be enrolled at, or associated with, a Canadian university. Student spends approximately half their time at company and half their time at university. Cluster of Accelerates available which provides improved leveraging of company’s cash contribution.
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MITACS Elevate (Industrial)
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| Amount |
$55,000 per year |
| Length |
Two years |
| Company funding requirements |
$25,000 per year |
| Matching |
Approximately 2:1 |
| Application |
Competition with calls |
| Website |
Mitacs Elevate
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| Notes |
For postdoctoral fellows who graduated with PhD within the last five years. $5,000 provided toward research costs.
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