91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Innovates
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The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partner Network (RPNet) team offers support for research proposal development for 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Innovates. Contact us to discuss your proposal or explore our available resources in the navigation menu.
Campus 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Small Business Engagement (CASBE)
OPPORTUNITY
In partnership, NSERC and support post-secondary R&D collaborations that utilize emerging technologies to assist 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing technology for regional economic development and commercialization.
To receive AI support, the project must:
- Align with 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Innovates Emerging Technologies areas.
- Include at least ONE 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ SME as an industry partner.
The joint application and decision process allows companies to collaborate with 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ-based researchers, leveraging their cash contribution with NSERC and AI support. These collaborations are expected to yield economic benefits for the company(ies) and 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ, fostering impactful, long-term researcher-company partnerships.
For more information on the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Innovates CASBE Grant program, please visit the or contact the affiliated U of A 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partner.
Key Aspects
Intended Recipients
Natural science and engineering (NSE) researchers collaborating with 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Value
$20,000-$150,000 per year
Funding Duration
1-2 years
Deadlines
- RAS Internal Review Deadline
- 5 business days before application submission date (Submit application to RAS via the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵer Home Page)
- Final Version Submission Deadline
- By 10:00 am MST on application submission day (Submit final application to the NSERC via their )
- 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Innovates Deadline
- Ongoing (continuous intake). Program may be paused if sponsor funding has been exhausted.
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Supports Available for This Competition
National Security Risk Assessment Support for 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partnerships
The Government of Canada has introduced National Security Guidelines for 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partnerships, ensuring a balance between openness and security in the research ecosystem. For Alliance grant applications involving private sector partners, applicants and the University must complete a risk assessment form and submit it with the application. 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Security Specialists are available to assist with partner reviews and the institutional risk assessment. Connect with your 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partner for more information.
Samples of Successful Applications
Samples of successful applications from previous Alliance Grant competitions are available through the GRANT library for reference.
For reference, samples of successful applications from previous Alliance Grant competitions are available in the GRANT library. To gain access to these samples, kindly complete the request form.
Please be aware that the sample grants in our library pertain to applications submitted in recent years. As application requirements and formats are subject to ongoing changes, we recommend referring to the latest information provided by NSERC to ensure compliance with the current competition guidelines.
We kindly request that you refrain from duplicating or distributing any sample applications you may utilize for guidance in developing your own grant.
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Who can help me?
For more information about this grant, contact:
Chris Kazala
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partner, VPRI 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partners Network
chris.kazala@ualberta.ca