A short-term research or development project aimed at addressing a company specific problem that can be extended up to 6 months. Connects businesses to university researchers for new R&D partnerships. Requires a 183A Letter of Support from Company.
- Amount: up to $25,000 from NSERC (no cash required from company).
- Timeline: Rolling applications, no deadlines, 4 – 6 week turnaround on approvals.
- Eligibility: Company must operate from a Canadian base. Eligible collaborations include focused projects with specific short-term objectives with an academic researcher from a Canadian University. No limit on how many Engage grants that a company can hold.