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NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants

Supports commercialization pathways for Canadian university ideas through transition focused grants.

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants sit under the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and are designed to move promising technologies out of universities and colleges and into Canadian companies. The program supports pre-competitive development, so the emphasis is on early transfer rather than late-stage commercialization, with company uptake built into the model from the…

AIBiotechEnergy TechHardwareAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced Materials

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 27 May 2026Source: nserc-crsng.canada.ca