Our Partnership Resources

OCIP collaborates with various organizations within Ontario’s Innovation ecosystem. These partners offer support to researchers and businesses at all stages of development, from startup to commercialization. Explore our resources below to discover the program or service that meets your needs.

Innovation Ecosystem Support

If you’re a small-medium sized business looking to scale up, the following resources can help you find partners, increase knowledge, and grow your business.

MaRS Discovery District

Offers:

  • Resources for startups at all stages, from ideation to scaling such as Startup toolkits and workshops
  • Access to a vast network of investors, corporate partners, and advisors
  • Workspaces and community events for networking and collaboration

Startup Canada

Offers:

RBCx

Offers:

  • Access to capital, advisory services, and industry insights such as marketing, operations, design and CX, and more
  • Customized banking solutions for technology and innovation companies
  • Networking opportunities within the tech ecosystem

Research and Development Support

If you’re a small-medium sized business or researcher looking to find research and development support, the following resources can help you find partners, increase knowledge, and funding.

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

Offers:

  • Access to cutting-edge research facilities, equipment, research experts, and more with CFI’s online tool Navigator
  • Funding for research infrastructure to support innovative projects
  • Resources to foster partnerships between academia and industry

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

Offers:

  • Grants for research in natural sciences and engineering such as the Idea to Innovation grants and Synergy Awards for Innovation
  • Funding opportunities for researchers and students in relevant fields

Ontario Centres of Innovation (OCI)

Offers:

  • Funding and support for collaborative R&D projects
  • Market readiness and commercialization programs such as Collaborate 2 Commercialize, Ready 4 Market and more
  • Networking opportunities with industry and academic partners

Business/Higher Education Roundtable (BHER)

Offers:

  • Programs that bridge the gap between education and the workplace such as the Work-intergrated learning (WIL) hub
  • Initiatives to develop talent and skills aligned with market needs
  • Promotion of co-op placements and work-integrated learning opportunities

Government and Economic Development

Fostering business innovation, growth, and economic development through tools, funding, policies, and collaborative initiatives across Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) 

Offers:

  • Helping businesses innovate and grow using lthe Bussiness Benefits Finder
  • Funding and assistance for industrial and technological advancement
  • Policies and programs that foster a competitive marketplace

FedDev Ontario 

Offers:

  • Collaborative initiatives to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem through their delivery partners such as Aboriginal Impact Capital, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, and more
  • Funding and services for businesses, not-for-profits, and communities

FedNor

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Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) 

Offers:

  • Tailored support to foster economic growth in various regions of Canada 
  • Programs and initiatives to support business innovation and expansion
  • Community economic development and business support services

Intellectual Property and Innovation Management

For small to medium-sized businesses interested in gaining insights into intellectual property (IP), the following resources can aid in discovering partners, expanding knowledge, and fostering business growth.

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)

Offers:

  • Training and educational resources on IP management and commercialization through their programs such as IP Bootcamp and Partner Program
  • Guidance on IP Strategy development tailored to business needs
  • Supports businesses in leveraging their IP for growth and competitiveness 

ExploreIP

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