Sponsor
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Program
BioProducts AgSciece Cluster 2018-2023
For More Information
Call for Proposals Letter for BIC
Description
The BioProducts AgSci cluster is a nationally focused science and technology commercialization cluster under AAFC as part of their Agriscience policy framework initiative. The goal of the BioProducts AgSci cluster is to create unique and growing opportunities for Canadian farmers and the agriculture sector. BIC envisions the projects within the cluster as being defined by the following themes:
- Bioproducts processing
- New support for transformative industries
- Environmental focus and/or combating climate change
- Support for existing agricultural commodities
Indirect Costs
15%
Project Duration
April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2023
Special Notes
As a requirement, projects are to have collaboration with an industry or other partner, with an anticipated 30-40% of funding to be provided by these partners.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Proposals are due to BIC no later than March 31, 2017. |
How to Apply
BIC has confirmed the application process is a two stage process. The Call for Proposals is the first step of the application process (similar to an Letter of Intent). If your Proposal is approved by BIC, you will be invited to submit a full funding application.
Step 1. Proposal: Please complete a proposal in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the below Call for Proposals Letter. Researchers are not required to submit this proposal to the Office of Research for approval before submission to the sponsor. Researchers are asked to send a copy of their proposal to the Office of Research for information purposes only (no OR-5 is required at this stage). Researchers will be notified by BIC if they have been invited to submit a full funding application.
Step 2. Full Funding Application: Only successful applicants will be invited to submit a full funding application for consideration by BIC. Those invited to submit a full funding application must submit their application to the Office of Research two weeks in advance of the sponsor's deadline, along with a signed OR-5.
Information For Co-applicants
If you are part of an application or team that has been invited to submit a full proposal but are not the lead, please contact the Office of Research as soon as possible.