Funding

Knowledge Translation is a dynamic and iterative process that includes the synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge to improve the health of Canadians, provide more effective health services and products, and strengthen the health care system.

The i.d.e.a. Fund was created to support and position local economies in southern Ontario for long-term growth. The goal is to provide high potential businesses with the opportunity to receive seed funding and business advisory supports to develop new green innovations.

Lab2Market is a suite of programs that aims to foster innovation and commercial success in Canada by helping you realize and actualize the market potential of your ideas.

The Life Sciences Innovation Fund (LSIF) is an early-stage co-investment fund that supports companies in Life Sciences and Healthcare Technologies sectors related to human health.

The Academy enhances McMaster's unique entrepreneurial training, research and translation pipeline. It hosts a series of programs that inspire, support, and reward established and aspiring McMaster entrepreneurs as they work to transform their research breakthroughs into high-value products and services.

MILO helps facilitate collaborative research with industry partners and supports the dissemination of research results through commercialization.

The McMaster Seed Fund is dedicated to supporting McMaster research-based startups with the potential to generate significant economic or social impact in the Hamilton area and beyond.

The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company.

OBIO advances its goals through collaborative partnerships with industry, the investment community, academia, patients and government.

With the SOPHIE program, you receive funding and access to Hamilton’s unique life science capabilities and research expertise to bring your innovation to market and scale your business.

The SPARK Funding Competition is designed to support and promote innovation and commercialization efforts within our hospital community. HHS fosters a culture where all staff members feel encouraged and empowered to share their ideas for improving healthcare.

Startup Survivor provides startups with the funding, resources, and mentorship to guide and prepare you for launch.