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Advance 2 Market Fund
Advance 2 Market Fund awards are supported by the Vice-President (Research) and are intended to fund projects that will advance innovative research results towards application and commercialization.
This competition is for one-time projects based on existing research initiatives. Applicants can only receive one grant per type of project or technology. ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ's Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is available for consultation on issues related to intellectual property and commercialization.
Projects are expected to be of short duration (6-12 months). Up to $100,000 in funding is available and is repayable only if there is a positive commercial outcome. Advance 2 Market provides support to develop a plan that will support commercialization. Plans will be presented to a panel of industry experts.
Technologies should be disclosed and accepted by the TTO before the Advance 2 Market letter of intent is completed.
Selected letters of intent will be paired with resources and provided optional training to create a plan to support commercialization.
Final selection will be made by a panel of industry experts who will review proposals and presentations by researchers.
After project approval, quarterly review meetings will occur with the TTO.
Note: indirect costs are not supported by this program.
Expression of Interest
- Report of Innovation: Reports of Innovation are to be submitted to ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ's Technology Transfer Office prior to the submission of the Letter of Intent.
- Letter of intent: The letter of intent form should be submitted to the prior to January 9, 2026.
- ROLA: Internal program applications are processed through ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Research and must be accompanied by a completed ROLA proposal.
Those selected will be asked to submit a final proposal by April 10, 2026.
Dates and Deadlines
| Date & Time | Events/Required Steps |
|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | Submit a letter of intent via the |
| January 2026 | Invitations to compete are sent |
| April 10, 2026 | Submit a final proposal via the |
| April 23, 2026 | Presentation of selected projects |
Contact Us
For more information, or questions relating to the Advance2Market program, please contact Sarah Brooks, Associate Director, New Ventures.