Algonquin College - Applied Research and Innovation

Innovate at Algonquin!

Project Funding Opportunities

1. Applied Research Funding Programs

This program is designed to establish projects for Algonquin College faculty,staff and students to engage in joint applied research and innovation activities with business, industry and community partners. It provides researchers and client organizations with access to funding sources that are administered by the office. The table below shows the funding sources and levels of funding available.

Applications are open to faculty, staff, students and external partners.

To submit an application for an In-Class Project(done in a course), please check HERE

Funder	Program Name	Project Type		Client Contribution
Funder	Program Name	In-Class Project	Standalone	Cash	In-kind
OCE Experiential Learning Program	Ottawa Young Entrepreneurs	Up to $5,000	Not Available	Up to 30%	>=70%
NSERC	Design Center	Up to $5,000	up to $50,000	Up to 30%	>=70%
NSERC	Full-Spectra Center	Up to $5,000	Not Available	Up to 30%	>=70%
Algonquin	Telecom Fund	Up to $3,000	up to $15,000	Up to 30%	>=70%
Algonquin	Innovations	Up to $3,000	Not Available	Up to 30%	>=70%

2. External Sources of Funding

The College can also apply for project funds from a number of other organizations. Research office will help researchers and clients write and submit proposals to these funders.

Funder	Program	Funds Available	Links
CONII	Proof of Principle	Up to $30,000	Click here to find more detailed information
NSERC	Applied Research Development	Up to $150,000	Click here to find more detailed information
OCE	Connections	Up to $3,500	click here to find more detailed information
OCE	Technical Program Solving	Up to $100,000	Click here to find more detailed information

Applied Research = Making Things Work!