Attention start-ups!
BioCreate applications are now open
Ontario Genomics’ BioCreate accelerator 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 unique 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 through Ontario Genomics’ strategic sectoral and regional partnerships.
- An investor showcase for each cohort, giving companies the opportunity to pitch to investors and potential partners.
Online Program Info Session
If you’re interested in learning more about BioCreate, join us Thursday, June 12 at noon for a 30 minute run down on program eligibility, application timelines and what to expect along your BioCreate journey. Whether you’re in health, agri-food or cleantech, this is your chance to bring your genomics-enabled innovation to market with world-class support backing you up.
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 is July 31. Additional details and the application process can be found on the BioCreate page.The BioCreate program is supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Ontario Genomics.