Subventions Alliance – Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses (all sizes and sectors) - University researchers (must partner with a business) - Joint applicants – Business + Academic institution partnerships required - Eligible institutions include Canadian universities and recognized research centers - Sole proprietors, small/medium enterprises (SMEs), and large corporations may apply - Partnership model is mandatory – standalone business or researcher applications are not eligible ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant structure: Non-repayable funding (grant, not a loan) - Funding size: Specific amounts not detailed in description; varies by project scope - Matching requirement: Businesses must provide an in-kind contribution (non-monetary resources, staff time, equipment, facilities, or materials) - Cost-sharing: Businesses contribute resources; government covers eligible R&D expenses - Repayability: Grant funds do not require repayment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - R&D project costs addressing specific business problems - Researcher salaries/stipends (university partner engagement) - Research materials and equipment directly tied to the project - Project management and coordination expenses - Technology development and innovation activities - Projects must demonstrate clear Canadian benefits (economic, social, or technological advantage to Canada) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Partnership requirement: Applicant must secure a university researcher/institution before applying - In-kind contribution: Business must commit non-monetary resources to the project - Canadian benefit demonstration: Project must generate measurable benefits for Canada (economic growth, innovation, competitiveness) - Project scope: R&D must address a defined business problem - Accountability: Participants must report on project outcomes and use of funds - Intellectual property: Terms regarding ownership of research results typically apply (verify with program administrator) - Timeline: Milestones and reporting intervals tied to project phases (specific dates determined at approval stage)