Research funding
Funding to support research and innovation at Ontario’s publicly-assisted colleges and universities, research hospitals and research institutes.
Ontario COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund
How to apply for funding to conduct research to help fight COVID-19.
Ontario Research Fund: Research Excellence
How to apply for funding to help cover the cost of research operations (e.g. salaries, supplies, etc.)
Ontario Research Fund: Research Infrastructure
How to apply for funding to help cover the costs of research infrastructure (e.g., renovating facilities, purchasing equipment, etc.).
Early Researcher Awards
How to get government funding to build a research team.
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Innovation reports
Asset maps and fact sheets on programs and services that support Ontario’s innovation economy.
Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs
A network of services and programs for researchers, entrepreneurs and tech companies.
International research projects
How to get funding for research projects with partners in China or Israel.