Ontario Genomics’ BioCreate program is now open to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in southern Ontario looking to commercialize genomics and engineering biology enabled products and/or technologies in the health, food and agriculture, and cleantech sectors at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4+.
What does BioCreate do? We provide funding, access to mentorship and business support to help companies bring new products and technologies to market.
Program Highlights:
- Direct, non-repayable funding of $150,000.
- Access to 18 months of intensive business mentorship and critical infrastructure provided by Ontario Genomics’ strategic sectoral and regional partnerships.
- An investor showcase for each cohort, giving companies the opportunity to pitch to investors and potential partners.
Application Steps and Dates
Interested? Review the Program Guide for more information on BioCreate, including eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria, then fill out the BioCreate intake form and a representative from our team will reach out to discuss your project idea. Eligible applicants will be invited to submit an application.
If you have questions, please contact BioCreate@ontariogenomics.ca.
The deadline to submit an intake form for Cohort 3 is Thursday, November 30, 2023. Additional details and the application process can be found on the BioCreate page.
Complete the intake form now to find out more about your company’s eligibility!
The BioCreate program is supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Ontario Genomics. The current budget is greater than $7 million over five years.
