Grant Analysis Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-registered businesses (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships) - Private sector companies engaged in materials science, manufacturing, or medical device production - Enterprises with capacity to conduct research and development in elastomeric materials - Organizations with facilities or partnerships capable of scaling to medical glove manufacturing - Consortia of companies/research institutions (if applicable under program rules) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $300,000 CAD - Phase: Phase 1 funding (proof-of-concept/feasibility stage) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subject to final program confirmation) - Matching Requirements: Likely requires some cost-sharing or in-kind contributions (verify with ISC) - Funding Structure: Direct project funding to cover eligible Phase 1 expenses ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development of compostable elastomeric materials - Materials testing and certification analysis - Personnel costs for R&D teams and technical staff - Laboratory equipment and supplies - Prototype development for medical glove applications - Feasibility studies and technical assessments - Sustainability/compostability validation work - Supply chain analysis and sourcing documentation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Scope: Solutions must be Made-in-Canada and compostable - Objective: Develop sustainable alternatives to conventional disposable medical gloves - Phase Focus: Phase 1 deliverables (likely including technical reports, test results, feasibility assessment) - Timeline: Completion required by specified Phase 1 end date (verify with ISC) - Reporting: Progress reports and milestone documentation required - Intellectual Property: Terms regarding IP ownership must be confirmed with ISC - Commercialization Path: Demonstration of viability toward manufacturing scale-up