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.
Market Readiness
OCE's Market Readiness program is designed to support the development
of commercial applications for technology created within Ontario's universities,
colleges and research hospitals. The goal of the initiative is to further develop
technology for the next stage of commercialization - the transfer
to an existing company or the creation of a new enterprise. Market Readiness
support can be applied to a range of activities including:
Technology and Market Assessment
I.P. Protection
Prototype Development
Material Characterization
Demonstration
Business Plan Development
New Company Start-up
Typical investments range from $25,000 to $150,000.
Eligibility
Intellectual property developed at an Ontario college, university
or research hospital.
Application Process
The inventor will work together with an OCE Business Development Manager
to define the goals of the initiative and draft an application for review.
The proposal must be approved by the academic institution's Office of Research,
technology transfer office or equivalent
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