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VOUCHER FOR INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY (VIP)

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.

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 

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the C2C program. Each session will cover program details, eligibility, and success stories, plus a live Q&A with our team.

Register below to reserve your spot:

October 28nd, 2025

November 12th, 2025

December 3rd, 2025

January 7th, 2026

February 18th, 2026

This resource is provided by
OCI - Ontario Centre of Innovation
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325 Front Street West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M5V 2Y1
Audience
All Welcome
Sector
✓ Education
Area of Business Supported
✓ Research & Development
✓ Intellectual Property
✓ Finance

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