Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Invention to Innovation (i2I) - Unlocking Innovation Potential
Agreement Number:
1025789
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
Description:
This 2nd round of the Invention to Innovation (i2I) for SMEs CtO will continue to develop the innovation skills and entrepreneurial mindset of pivotal researchers/scientists/engineers within select BC SMEs, with a focus on the life sciences, cleantech and deep tech industry sectors. This CtO will educate and mentor the respective technical employee in developing a commercialization strategy for new product development within their organization. Customized mentoring will be provided by SFU Innovates in both sector specific learning groups and in one-on-one sessions with Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) serving as mentors.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5A 1S6
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1025789
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118520725
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Simon Fraser University - SFU Innovates
Federal Riding Name:
Burnaby North--Seymour
Federal Riding Number:
59002
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
611310