ISC — COVID-19 Reducing Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Viruses in Buildings Lacking Mechanical Ventilation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian corporations (private or public) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Startups and emerging companies - Technology developers and innovators - Building systems manufacturers - Research-focused organizations with commercial mandates - Joint ventures or consortia with Canadian lead organizations Note: Organizations must be registered in Canada and able to demonstrate capacity to develop and commercialize solutions. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $150,000 CAD per Phase 1 project - Project Duration: Up to 6 months - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Subject to program guidelines; verify current cost-sharing expectations with ISC - Funding Structure: Covers eligible project expenses during Phase 1 only; advancement to subsequent phases requires separate application and evaluation --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development (R&D) activities for alternative ventilation technologies - Product prototype design and development - Testing and validation of building technologies - Technical labor and professional expertise related to project delivery - Materials and equipment for prototype development - Feasibility studies for airborne transmission mitigation solutions - Documentation and reporting on project progress Note: Expenses must directly support the development of solutions for buildings without mechanical ventilation systems. --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Scope: Solutions must specifically address airborne transmission of respiratory viruses in non-mechanically ventilated buildings - Phase Structure: Phase 1 is proof-of-concept/development stage; participants must meet milestones to progress to subsequent phases - Reporting Requirements: Regular progress reports and financial documentation required throughout the 6-month period - Timeline: Phase 1 concludes after 6 months; applicants must demonstrate viable progress to qualify for additional funding phases - Intellectual Property: Conditions regarding IP ownership and licensing may apply; verify with ISC - Commercialization Intent: Applicant must