5G ENCQOR Academic Technology Development Program
Ontario Centres of Excellence: Ontario-China Research and Innovation Fund
Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) program
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Call for Proposals (CFP) |
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Internal deadline |
1 week in advance of your application |
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Program deadline |
Deadlines vary depending on program. Please refer to website for active programs. |
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Description |
The 5G ENCQOR Academic Technology Development Program partners researchers at Ontario-based post-secondary institutions with ENCQOR Anchor Firms on 5G technology development projects. Areas of research interest are defined by Challenge Statements submitted to OCE by the ENCQOR Anchor Firms. This program supports collaborative technology development projects to develop, integrate, test or validate pre-commercial technologies for the iPaaS testbe OCE will issue 5G ADP Challenge Statements on a rolling basis on the OCE website. The current Challenge Statements are;
To stay up to date with active 5G ENCQOR Development Program Challenge Statements please sign up for the ENCQOR Ontario mailing list. Additional information available on their website & the program guidelines. |
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OCE Contribution is 100% of total eligible project costs, maximum to be defined in the posted Challenge Statement. Projects must be between 6 -36 months in duration.(Industry Partner Contribution is Not Applicable) |
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Program submission instructions |
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Office of Research contact | Jennifer Ranford Manager, Research Partnerships 519-888-4567, ext. 38559 j.ranford@uwaterloo.ca |
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For program-related inquiries, including assistance with deadlines and applications, please contact: For general inquiries about the online application system and application form, please contact the Application Support Team at (416) 861-1092 x2400 or application-support@oce.zendesk.com |
Program name |
Ontario Centres of Excellence: Ontario-China Research and Innovation Fund |
Description |
Support for scientific, technological and industrial research and commercialization cooperation between Ontario and China. Projects should aim to develop and enhance cooperation in the field of industrial and technology innovations and should focus on energy storage.
Research teams must include two principal investigators, one from Ontario and one from China.
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Award |
Ontario: Ontario partners may receive up to $210,000 CAD to fund 50% of their eligible project costs from OCE. Contributions by OCE must be matched at least 1:1 in cash and/or in-kind by applicants/partners in Ontario and China, respectively. China: Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will support up to 50 per cent of the eligible research costs, to a maximum of $250,000 CAD per project, for the Chinese portion of the project. The same matching contributions are required as noted above. |
Duration |
Project terms cannot exceed three years and are non-renewable |
Fields of study | Energy Engineering; Energy Storage - Batteries & Grid |
Deadline | Internal deadline January 12, 2018 (Agency deadline January 20, 2018) |
Office of Research Contact |
Ibi Brown: ibi.brown@uwaterloo.ca |
Program name | Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN): AV Research and Development (R&D) Partnership Fund: Stream 1 – Collaborative R&D Projects |
Type | Call for Funding Applications |
Internal deadline | 2 weeks in advance of submitting your application |
Program deadline | Applications accepted on a rolling basis |
Description |
As a pillar of the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN), the AV R&D Partnership Fund supports projects related to the development and demonstration of technologies in the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV). The AV R&D Partnership Fund (Stream 1) contributes up to one-third of eligible project costs, for approved projects, up to a maximum of $100,000, with the remainder contributed by Applicants and/or Partners. Project funding can be used towards the development and demonstration of technologies in the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) sector, in the following Priority Areas:
Projects can benefit from additional funding to support qualified interns and/or fellows. For more information on support for internships and/or fellowships, please refer to the AVIN TalentEdge Internships and Fellowships guidelines. (if you plan to apply to the Internship and/0rFellowships programs please make sure to notify the Office of Research contact below). Projects are encouraged to include demonstration of actual products, which can be showcased at events; at the Demonstration Zone in Stratford, Ontario; at one of the AVIN Regional Technology Development Sites with appropriate facilities; on the road, and/or at customer sites. To be Eligible Projects must meet the following criteria:
For additional requirements please also review the Full list of Eligibility Requirements.For additional information, please visit the Program Website. |
Funding: |
Up to one-third of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $100,000
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Program submission instructions |
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Office of Research contact | Jennifer Ranford Manager, Research Partnerships 519-888-4567, ext. 38559 j.ranford@uwaterloo.ca |
Program contact: |
For inquiries related to application initiation, please contact: Martin Lord For eligibility, contracting and funding disbursement inquiries, please contact: Daniel Graham For general inquiries about the online application system and application form, please contact: Application Support Team |
Program name | Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN): Talent Development (TalentEdge) Internsips and Fellowships |
Type | Internship/Fellowship |
Internal deadline | 2 weeks in advance of submitting your application |
Program deadline | Ongoing Program |
Description |
The Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network Talent Development (TalentEdge) stream provides students and recent graduates from Ontario colleges and universities with real-world industry experience, by applying their expertise, leading-edge knowledge and tools to solve industry problems related to Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) technologies. Interns and fellows will work at Ontario-based companies or academic institutions and receive on-the-job training in areas such as software and hardware development, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Internships and fellowships are intended to provide interns or fellows with an experiential learning opportunity and hands-on industry experience. All internships and fellowships must be project-based with clearly defined activities, milestones and outcomes. Objectives:
For additional information please review the Program Website. |
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Program submission instructions |
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Office of Research contact | Jennifer Ranford Manager, Research Partnerships 519-888-4567, ext. 38559 j.ranford@uwaterloo.ca |
Program contact: | Natalia Lobo Program Manager Tel: (416) 861-1092 x1061 Email: natalia.lobo@oce-ontario.org |
Program name | Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) program | ||||
Type | Application | ||||
Internal deadline | 2 weeks in advance of submitting your application | ||||
Program deadline |
No deadline – applications accepted at any time |
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Description |
The VIP program helps companies develop, implement and commercialize technical innovations by supporting partnerships between Ontario's industry and publicly funded post-secondary institutions. VIP projects are intended to generate economic benefit for companies in Ontario (including job creation/retention, new revenue generation, investment attraction, cost savings, value chain development), in the short-to-medium term (e.g. within three years of project completion). The VIP program is supported by the Government of Ontario. When applying to the VIP program, eligible applicants can also leverage funds from several federal Co-Funding Partners, through a streamlined, single application process. Current Co-Funding Partners include:
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Program submission instructions |
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Office of Research contact | Jennifer Ranford or Patti Ford | ||||
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For further questions regarding program guidelines, eligibility, and submitting the online application, please contact your OCE Business Development Manager or: For more information on the VIP program, please contact:Alexandra Ho |
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Application |
Internal Deadline |
2 weeks in advance of submitting your application |
Program Deadline |
No deadline – applications accepted at any time |
Research Focus: |
In partnership, NSERC Alliance and OCE’s Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) will support post-secondary R&D collaborations with the highest potential for regional economic development and commercialization in Ontario. The streamlined joint application and decision process enables companies to quickly undertake new research collaborations with Ontario-based researchers and have their cash contribution leveraged by both NSERC and OCE. The mutually beneficial projects are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and to Ontario and build impactful longer term collaborations between the researcher and the company. Research Partner:
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More information can be found at: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/VIP-BIP_eng.asp |
OCE will be conducting a virtual information session on the new OCE-NSERC VIP program. They will describe the program and answer any questions you may have. This session will be held on September 23rd – 2:00-3:00. Login details to follow. If you are interested in attending this session, kindly RSVP to Jennifer Ranford, Senior Manager – j.ranford@uwaterloo.ca by September 21st
Funding Details
Individual proposals can request at least $20,000 up to $30,000 from NSERC (Alliance grant) and at least $20,000 up to $30,000 from OCE VIP, with a corresponding $20,000 to $30,000 from the industry partner (at least 50% must be cash provided to the academic institution).
Program submission instructions:
- Notify the Office of Research of intention to apply.
- Review in full application guidelines.
- Submit Cover Sheet, and final copy of all application documents to the Office of Research.
- Submit the final proposal.
Office of Research contact:
Jennifer
Ranford
Senior
Manager,
Research
Partnerships
j.ranford@uwaterloo.ca
Program contact:
For further questions regarding program guidelines, eligibility, and submitting the online application, please contact your OCE Business Development Manager or:
For more information on the VIP program, please contact:
Alexandra Ho
Program Manager
Tel: 416-861-1092 x5018
Email: Alexandra.Ho@oce-ontario.org