Call for Proposals 2024: Supporting Innovation and Commercialization at Ontario Postsecondary Schools

In support of Ontario’s Commercialization Mandate Policy Framework (CMPF), on April 20, 2023, Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) announced that it will be providing $2 million in funding for seven projects proposed by ten postsecondary institutions across the province to enhance commercialization efforts and drive economic growth. 

To continue to help colleges and universities advance the shared goal of ensuring that “made-in-Ontario” research and innovation benefit Ontarians, IPON is once again accepting applications from Ontario’s postsecondary education institutions (PSEs). 

In March 2024, IPON anticipates funding five to nine new projects at Ontario colleges and universities in this program. Depending on institutional need, funding is expected to range from $200,000 to $300,000 per recipient. The funding will build additional capacity as it relates to IP and commercialization efforts which are consistent with IPON’s mandate. Funding should be used to support IP commercialization activities that complement those of IPON.    

For more information regarding the call for proposals, including FAQs, proposal elements and examples, please see here.