Sponsor
Ontario Genomics (via funding from Genome Canada)
Program
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
For More Information
Please visit the Ontario Genomics GAPP webpage.
Description
As part of the Canadian Genomics Strategy (CGS), the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) helps commercialize research across the country by supporting Canadian for-profit companies that are partnered with Canadian researchers. GAPP objectives:
- Increase Canadian private-sector investment in the commercialization of innovation derived from public R&D funding in genomics and biotechnology.
- Stimulate technological innovation and implementation through co-operative R&D between research and receptors.
- Enable research investments that de-risk opportunities and secure follow-on funding from finance and industry.
- Foster and encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by individuals from equity-deserving communities.
Each GAPP project must be led by an industry receptor that is a Canadian for-profit enterprise and carried out in partnership with a researcher.
Eligibility
- The program supports Canadian for-profit enterprises, also known as a receptor, that have an economic interest in developing an idea or research into a commercial application.
- Each project must be a partnership between an industry receptor and researcher, with active roles for each, with optional support from one or more co-investigators and/or collaborators.
- If the researcher has a position with the receptor, the receptor must have clear decision-making processes that are independent of the researcher.
Funding Availability
- Total project budget can be $900,000 – $6,000,000.
- Applicants can request up to one-third of the project budget from Genome Canada.
- Genome Canada’s total contribution to an approved project must be at least $300,000. Its maximum contribution is $2 million.
- NEW: Receptor organizations can receive up to 20% of the Genome Canada funding contribution.
- Private sector contributions towards the project must match or exceed the total Genome Canada contribution.
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are not permitted on funds from Genome Canada. Partner cash incurs 40% per the Full Cost of Research Policy.
Project Duration
Projects must be completed within two years of the start date. No extensions will be granted.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Copy of LOI and OR-5 form due to research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline | LOI due to Ontario Genomics |
How to Apply
Potential applicants must connect with Laura Riley at lriley@ontariogenomics.ca to determine receptor and project eligibility.