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NSERC Partnership Funding Options

Learn about the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's partnership funding opportunities: NSERC Alliance NSERC Alliance supports research partnerships between post-secondary institutions and Canadian-based companies in the areas of natural sciences and engineering. Note that all Alliance proposals, including Alliance International, are reviewed by Industry and Partnership Services (IPS). See details of the two types of Alliance support: Alliance Advantage Purpose: designed for partner-driven projects Timeline: one to five years Maximum funds available: $1 million per year Leverage: 2:1 Approximate review time: four to 16 weeks Visit the Alliance Advantage website for more information. Alliance Society Purpose: designed for projects with societal impact as the main driver Timeline: one to five years Maximum funds available: $1 million per year Leverage:…

Commercialization Framework

In January 2022, the Province of Ontario issued its Commercialization Mandate Policy Framework, which seeks to improve the province’s intellectual property (IP) position by “improving commercialization outcomes and realizing the benefits of policy-funded research and innovation”. Carleton University's Commercialization of University Intellectual Property Policy (found in Carleton's Policies Listings) outlines the initiatives, practices, and procedures that Carleton is undertaking in each of the six elements identified in the Provincial Framework. In July 2020, the Ontario Government released the province’s first Intellectual Property Action Plan. As part of its implementation, in January 2022, the Province of Ontario issued its Commercialization Mandate Policy Framework (“Framework”), which seeks to enhance the province’s IP position by improving commercialization outcomes and realizing net benefits to…

Contracts and Agreements

Through research contracts and agreements with industry, government, other universities or community partners, researchers can gain access to facilities, technology, a wide network to share research results, and collaborations with other researchers and professionals. The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) offers guidance to researchers establishing research-related contracts or agreements. To find out who to reach out to for contract needs, see Contact Us. Learn more about the different agreements and see samples: For non-leveraged projects (e.g., funds from a partner only). Download a sample research agreement (PDF). For leveraged projects (e.g., NSERC Alliance or MITACS programs). Download a sample research grant agreement (PDF). For the exchange of confidential information at the beginning of a research agreement. Download…

Innovation Transfer

Carleton University researchers work hard to create innovative solutions to challenging problems, which can contribute to business development solutions in Canada and abroad. The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International)'s Industry and Partnership Services (IPS) provides commercialization support for researchers to monetize the intellectual property (IP) they generate through research programs. Within IPS, the Carleton Innovation Transfer Office (CITO) is dedicated to IP protection, licensing, spin-off companies, and business development. For more support, see our Intellectual Property Resources. See below the steps for realizing your IP's potential and how to contact us. See the important steps for realizing the full potential of your IP: Step 1: Identify and Define Unsure if your research results are novel and inventive…

Licensing and Development

The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) welcomes discussions with any potential partner about the innovations available for development and licensing opportunities. Contact us to learn more. Select any of the technology briefs below for further details:

When do Undergraduate Projects Need REB Review?

While the TCPS presumes that Masters or Doctoral thesis projects qualify as research, there is no such presumption for undergraduate projects, such as Arts and Social Science or other Honours theses or Capstone projects and it is often uncertain whether such a project requires REB Review.  In such cases, seeks to determine whether there appears to be a primary research intent, that is an intention to create new knowledge.  Does the project appear to have a primary intention to train or teach research methods and skills, or is there a genuine intent to generate new information, of potential significance to the relevant scientific or scholarly community?   In addition, does the project meet relevant scholarly or scientific methodological standards, such that…

Environment and Climate Change Canada: Environmental Damages Fund

The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). The fund receives money from fines, penalties, court orders and voluntary payments for environmental violations. This money is used to support projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment, usually in the area where the violation occurred. The fund invests in projects falling within four categories: Restoration Environmental quality improvement Research and development Education and awareness The purpose of the EDF is to fund projects that restore damage to the natural environment and support wildlife conservation, in a cost-effective way. Visit the Environment and Climate Change Canada website for more information on the Environmental Damages Fund. Value and Duration Available funding varies…

Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks: Species Conservation Program

The Species Conservation Program was created to encourage people and organizations to get involved in conserving species at risk and their habitats through stewardship activities. It’s part of Ontario’s track record of strong environmental stewardship, preserving the rich biodiversity of our province for future generations. Program objectives include: Supporting other activities to assist in the protection and conservation of species, such as direct threat mitigation, field-based surveys and monitoring, research and local and Indigenous knowledge collection. Preserving and rehabilitating habitat, and enhancing other areas so that they can become habitat. Supporting public education and outreach programs relating to conservation. Visit the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks website for more information on the Species Conservation Program. Eligibility The fund…

Grand Challenges Canada: Transition to Scale

Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) seeks to support the transition to scale and sustainability of Bold Ideas with Big Impact®. They accept applications from innovators in the following areas: maternal and newborn health, digital health, medical products and technology, community health worker models, urban sanitation and hygiene, and options for safe pregnancy termination. Visit the Grand Challenges Canada website for more information on Transition to Scale. Value and Duration $150,000 to $3 million CAD For project periods of six months up to five years Overview The main purpose of the Global Health Innovation funding program is to support bold approaches that challenge existing practices and have the potential to generate substantially greater lives saved or improved, in order to best achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…

Innovation Fund

In anticipation of the 2027 Innovation Fund competition from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) is launching the Carleton University internal process to develop and select proposals. The Innovation Fund (IF) provides ongoing investments in infrastructure across the full spectrum of research, from the most fundamental to applied, through to technology development. Projects funded through the IF will help Canada remain at the forefront of exploration and knowledge generation while making meaningful contributions to social, health, environmental and economic benefits, as well as addressing global challenges. Objectives: Enable internationally competitive research or technology development through the equitable participation of expert team members. Enhance and optimize the capacity of institutions and research…