Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program (CCM)

Amount:

$16,250

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program (CCM) provides financial assistance to help Atlantic Canadian businesses and institutions in the final stages of commercialization. This program provides funding to:

1
hire consultants or mentors to help get a new and innovative product, technology, or process to market;
2
host group learning activities that will improve knowledge and preparedness for commercialization.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a contribution of up to 65% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $16,250. The applicant must cash flow 100% of costs and will be reimbursed when the project is finished.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must have a registered ownership interest in the property named in the application based on the Service NB Property Account Number (PAN).

Eligible projects:

be registered and operating in one of the four Atlantic Provinces as a:

Small or medium sized business;
University or Community College;
Research institution (excluding Federal labs).

be industry sectors, except retail/wholesale, real estate, government services, personal or social services and softwood lumber;
demonstrate that the proposed activity supports the commercialization of a new and innovative product, technology, or process; and/or helps develop and maintain partnerships, technology transfers, and/or licensing agreements.

Application Steps:

Applicants must complete the online application form and demonstrate that they comply with the program’s objective and guidelines.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit: