The initial focus of the Centre will be on commercializing new technology discoveries related to the environment, natural resources and energy; health and related life sciences; and digital media.
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.
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