Leveraging Funding Opportunities
Toronto Metropolitan University is well known for its approach to advancing innovation. We are home to some of the top researchers in Canada using collaborative approaches to solve practical problems in sectors crucial to the Canadian economy. There are several funding opportunities for our industry and community partners to take advantage of when collaborating with our researchers on projects.
Our industry liaison and research partnerships department (opens in new window) can also advise you on the best opportunities for your needs. We invite you to contact us directly at innovate@torontomu.ca.
Below is a list of funding programs available.
| Funding Program | Benefit | Industry Contribution |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
SSHRC Partnership Development (external link, opens in new window) |
$75,000 - $200,000 |
Cash or in-kind contribution, |
1-3 years |
$500,000 - $2.5 million |
Minimum in-kind contribution |
4-7 years |
|
$7,500 |
$7,500 |
4-6 month internship |
|
$35,000/year |
$25,000/year |
2 year postdoctoral |
|
Administrative & research support |
Project costs |
500-1,000 hour |
|
Identification of top talent & |
Matching funds pending |
3-4 month internship |