APPLIED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Canada-Israel Industrial R &D Foundation-CIIRDF

Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency-ACOC

National Research Council-NRC

Purpose

-     To promote R &D partnerships and market outreach between firms in Atlantic Canada and Israel to commercialize new technologies through collaborative R&D.

Qualification

-     Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

-     Firms in Atlantic Canada, especially small and medium enterprises(SMEs).

Privileges

-          Up to 50% of approved travel costs for negotiation, feasibility studies($20,000), pilot projects ($50,000), and eligible R&D costs to a maximum of $600,000.

-          Provides matchmaking services to firms in both countries.

-          Ensures development, commercialization and diffusion of technology in the region.

-          Advisory support to SMEs and research facilities providing services to them.

For more info, Contact:

            ACOA Head Office