Academic Research Commercialization Support

Academic Research Commercialization Support (ARCS) captures the support available to the members of the academic and research communities in the areas of entrepreneurship, research commercialization and innovation support. A large number of federal, provincial and local programs exist to provide support to the members of academic and research communities across Ontario to move their ideas and concepts from the institutions into the industry. Through ARCS you can have access to information that can help you make educated decisions about the support that best fits your needs.

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Student
Registered post secondary students have access to some unique programs to support their entrepreneurship needs. Support programs tend to be either institution specific or specific to a particular discipline.
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Researcher
Individuals working on technical/scientific research projects within academic and research institutions have access federal, provincial and institutional programs that provide support for technical innovation and research commercialization.
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Entrepreneur
Federal, provincial and institutional support programs are available for entrepreneurs interested in transferring research/technology developed in an academic research facility to the industry. Multiple stages of support are usually available often spread across the full commercialization cycle.
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