Cognit.ca — Partnerships, Research and Licensing ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses (all sizes and sectors) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large corporations - Startups and scale-ups - Self-employed professionals and consultants - Any organization seeking to leverage post-secondary research capabilities Note: Eligibility may vary by participating institution; direct verification with specific universities or colleges is recommended. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable access to research facilities and expertise (not direct cash funding) - Financial Model: Cost-sharing arrangements vary by partnership and institution - Matching Requirements: Typically involves in-kind or financial contributions from participating businesses - Repayability: Access-based model; no loan repayment required - Licensing Opportunities: Ability to negotiate intellectual property licenses with post-secondary institutions at negotiated rates --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & Development collaboration with university/college faculty and labs - Access to specialized research facilities and equipment - Intellectual property licensing from post-secondary institutions - Expert consultation and technical knowledge transfer - Prototype development and testing in academic environments - Technology adoption through partnership initiatives - Skills development through researcher collaboration --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Partnership Framework: Formal agreements required between business and post-secondary institution - Research Alignment: Projects must align with institutional research mandates and priorities - Intellectual Property Terms: IP ownership, licensing rights, and commercialization pathways negotiated case-by-case - Institutional Approval: Each partnership requires institutional review and sign-off - Confidentiality & Publication: Terms governing confidential research and publication rights must be established - Timeline: Varies by project scope; typically 1–3 years for collaborative research initiatives - Reporting Requirements: Progress reports and outcome documentation may be required - Compliance: Adherence to institutional policies, research ethics, and funding guidelines