Research Facilities Navigator - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses (all sizes and sectors) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Startups and scale-ups - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Private corporations - Not-for-profit organizations engaged in commercial R&D activities - Industry associations and consortiums ### 💰 Funding Details - No direct funding provided — this is a directory/navigation service, not a grant - Cost: Free access to the Research Facilities Navigator platform - Repayability: N/A (non-repayable service) - Matching Requirements: None - Value: Access to research infrastructure and expertise across Canadian academic and government institutions - Associated Costs: Users may incur separate fees when engaging directly with partner institutions for facility use or research collaboration ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program does not fund expenses directly. However, the navigator facilitates connections for: - Laboratory testing and analysis services - Access to specialized equipment and instrumentation - Research and development collaboration - Prototyping and product development support - Technical expertise and consulting - Validation and commercialization services - Technology transfer initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Access Model: Self-directed online directory — no application process required - Eligibility Verification: Users must be Canadian-based businesses or organizations - Partnership Coordination: Program connects users with institutions; individual agreements negotiated separately with each partner - No Exclusions: Available to all business types (for-profit and non-profit) - Timeline: Ongoing access; no project milestones or reporting requirements for directory access - Limitations: This tool facilitates introductions only; actual research services and fees are managed independently with partner institutions