As part of the Canadian Genomics Strategy (CGS), the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) supports Canadian for-profit enterprises looking to commercialize their idea or research by:
- Increasing Canadian private-sector investment in the commercialization of innovation derived from public R&D funding in genomics and biotechnology.
- Stimulating technological innovation and implementation through co-operative R&D between research and receptors.
- Enabling research investments that de-risk opportunities and secure follow-on funding from finance and industry.
- Fostering and encouraging participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by individuals from equity-deserving communities.
Each GAPP project must be led by an industry receptor that is a Canadian for-profit enterprise and carried out in partnership with a researcher. Deadline to apply is Thursday, July 24.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The program is designed to support Canadian for-profit enterprises (FPEs) – a Receptor – that have an economic interest in developing an idea or research into a commercial application. A subsidiary of a foreign public corporation that is incorporated in Canada with control exercised in Canada is also an eligible receptor.
- Each project must be a partnership between a receptor and researcher, with optional support from one or more co-investigators and/or collaborators.
- If the researcher has a position with the receptor, the receptor must have clear decision-making processes that are independent of the researcher.
Funding and Term:
- Applicants can request up to one-third of the project budget from Genome Canada.
- Genome Canada’s total contribution to an approved project must be at least $300,000. Its maximum contribution is $2 million.
- Private sector contributions towards the project must match or exceed the Genome Canada contribution.
- Projects must be completed within two years of the start date. No extensions will be granted.
Key Letter of Intent (LOI) Dates:
- All stages of application are administered through Ontario Genomics (OG)
- Draft LOIs to OG: Rolling, until July 16
- Final LOIs to OG: July 24
Learn more of previous rounds of funded Ontario GAPP Projects.