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Ontario Centre of Innovation

Collaborate 2 Commercialize

This program supports the collaboration between Academia and Industry to solve an industry-based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property [IP]. The institution will leverage the unique skills and specialized infrastructure that is instrumental to streamline internal innovations and commercialization needs. Resulting in targeted training of individuals and direct engagement with Industry to work on commercially viable solutions.


Collaborate to Commercialize (C2C) Program calls for proposals, Life Sciences and Healthcare Technologies

OCI is currently accepting proposals for projects focused on accelerating the development and commercialization of life sciences and health technologies.


Best suited for:

Research Partner: 

  • Principal investigator at Ontario publicly funded university/research hospital, or applied research officer at Ontario publicly funded college 

Industry Partner: 

  • For-profit company  
  • Incorporated in Ontario for a minimum of two years, and five full-time equivalent (FTE) employees in Ontario 
  • Operations and/or R&D in Ontario with capacity to commercialize results of the project 

Project: 

  • Utilizes unique skills/resources of post-secondary institution to meet industry innovation and commercialization needs 

Reference documents:

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions:

Join us for a virtual webinar hosted by the OCI team to learn more about the C2C program. This session will cover program details, eligibility, and highlight success stories, while also providing an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. To get started, please register for one of the sessions below.

2024 Information Sessions

October 24
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Register Here
November 7
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Register Here
December 4
10:00 – 11:00 am
Register Here


2025 Information Sessions

January 23
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Register Here
February 12
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Register Here

Interest Form

Express your interest and see if this program is right for your business.

Program Guidelines

View the Program Guidelines for full program details and eligibility requirements.

Contact a Program Lead

Jeffrey Peng

Program Manager 

jpeng@oc-innovation.ca

Cher Powers

Business Development and Commercialization Manager

cpowers@oc-innovation.ca

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Other OCI Programs

TalentEdge Internship Program (TIP) – NGNP

The TalentEdge Internship Program (TIP) stream of the Next Generation Network Program (NGNP) provides support for current college and university students and recent undergraduate or Masters graduates, to work on industry-driven research and development projects related to Next Generation Network (NGN) technologies at Ontario-based SMEs using the Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) platform. 

Digitalization Competence Centre

Digitalization is redefining the future for companies. It is a critical factor in the success and growth of Ontario’s companies, enabling them to release products to the market faster and reach the right customers, all while offering a near perfect experience. Through DCC, Ontario is placing its SMEs at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting them to adapt and thrive from this digital evolution.

Ready 4 Market

Ready 4 Market (R4M) is Ontario’s leading pre-seed investment fund.

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)

The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) builds upon Ontario’s position as a world-leading automotive manufacturing and supply jurisdiction in addition to the large cluster of information and communication technology companies operating in the province. 

Life Sciences Innovation Fund

The Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF) is an early-stage co-investment fund that supports companies in Life Sciences and Healthcare Technologies sectors related to human health.  

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