Interact

The Interact initiative is designed to initiate new industry-academic interactions that create collaborative research partnerships between industry and Ontario universities, colleges or research hospitals. Interact projects may be initiated quickly, should be completed within six months and involve OCE investments up to $13,500.

Eligibility

Successful Interact proposals will have the following elements:

• Address specific industry challenges.
• Demonstrated potential to develop a lasting relationship between the company, the academic institution and OCE.
• Intellectual Property arising from the project is to be managed in accordance with the University/ College/Hospital Collaboration Agreement.
• Demonstrated talent development and training opportunities for students.
• Industry partner(s) make a cash and/or in-kind contribution to the project that matches that of OCE. The amount of that contribution and the ratio of cash to in-kind will depend on the participating firms and the project objectives.
• Demonstrated potential benefit to industry and academic partners as well as the Ontario economy.

Application Process

Applicants should contact an OCE representative to discuss their proposal and obtain the relevant forms.

Ross Bradsen
1 (866) 759-6014 x 3240
ross.bradsen@oce-ontario.org

Find Out More

For more information on this initiative and application process, applicants should contact a member of the Business Development team working in their sector.