SSHRC Business Partners Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of all sizes (small, medium, and large enterprises) - Self-employed individuals and sole proprietors - Cooperatives and social enterprises - Non-profit organizations seeking commercial applications - Businesses in any sector (manufacturing, services, technology, etc.) - Must be Canadian-controlled and operating in Canada - Must have a valid Business Number (BN) with Canada Revenue Agency - Academic and research institutions are not eligible as lead applicants but serve as research partners ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $25,000 per project (non-repayable) - Matching Requirements: Business must contribute a minimum of 25% in-kind or cash contribution - Repayability: Grant is non-repayable (true grant, not a loan) - Funding Period: Typically 1-2 years per project - Co-funding Structure: SSHRC funds up to 75% of eligible costs; business covers minimum 25% - No Royalty or Equity Share: SSHRC does not take ownership stake in resulting innovations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Researcher salaries and benefits (academic partners and research staff) - Research and development activities in social sciences and humanities disciplines - Consulting fees for expert knowledge and analysis - Data collection and analysis costs - Travel expenses related to research partnerships - Equipment and materials directly supporting the research project - Intellectual property development (patents, copyrights arising from research) - Workshop or seminar organization to disseminate findings - Report writing and documentation of research outcomes - Market research and feasibility studies using social sciences methods - Note: Cannot fund basic operational costs unrelated to the specific research project ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Partnership Requirement: Business must partner with at least one eligible researcher or research institution (university, college, research center) - Research Focus: Project