smart computing r&d challenge june 24, 2015. outline partners & funding contributions...
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SMART COMPUTING R&D CHALLENGE
June 24, 2015
OUTLINE
• Partners & Funding Contributions
• Project Eligibility
• Application Process
• Program Timelines
• Program Contact Information
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PARTNERS AND FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS• $7.5 million partnership to support ~ 15 qualified projects
> Up to $500,000/project in cash and in-kind contributions
• OCE provides funding up to $100,000 / project
> The industry partner must provide a minimum of 2:1 cash and in-kind
> i.e. if OCE contributes $100,000, the industry contribution must be a minimum of $100,000 in cash and $100,000 in-kind (overhead is eligible)
• NSERC will match the industry cash and in-kind contributions up to $200,000 (not including overhead)
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PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
• R&D projects must leverage the unique research strengths of SOSCIP Consortium members and the advanced computing infrastructure (e.g., Blue Gene/Q, Cloud, Agile, etc.)
• Priority will be given to R&D projects that address one or more of the following areas − advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, digital media, mining − with a demonstrated immediate benefit to the industry leading to novel, processes, products or services
• OCE, NSERC and matching industry funds will flow to the academic partner(s), who must be affiliated with one of the members of the SOSCIP Consortium
• Projects must be NSERC CRD / ARD eligible
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PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Technology Readiness Level
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ACADEMIC PARTNER ELIGIBILITY
Academic partner eligibility (Applicant):• Researchers must be affiliated with one of the members of the
SOSCIP Consortium
> Carleton University, Wilfrid Laurier University, McMaster University, Queen’s University, the University of Ontario Institute for Technology, the University of Ottawa, Ryerson University, the University of Toronto, the University of Waterloo, Western University, and York University
• Applicants from a university / college must have a faculty appointment with their institution
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INDUSTRY PARTNER ELIGIBILITY
Industry partner eligibility (Project Partner):• Projects must include at least one investing industry partner
• Must be a for profit, Ontario based company (R&D presence and/or manufacturing facility in Ontario)
• Large companies and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Industry partner must provide a 2:1 cash and in-kind matching requirement
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APPLICATION PROCESS: OVERVIEW
Two-Stage Application Process:
1. Submit Expression of Interest Proposal (EOI) to OCE
2. Successful EOI Applicants will be invited to submit a full application to NSERC CRD or ARD program
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APPLICATION PROCESS & STEPS: STAGE 1: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Stage 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)• Eligible applicants must submit EOI using the OCE On-line
application system initiated through a OCE BD or Application Support
• A complete submission includes the EOI questions that can be downloaded from the program guidelines and other components in the on-line application
• Contact either an OCE BD or Application Support to ensure you have a user name / password and have initiated an application a minimum of 1 week before deadline
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APPLICATION PROCESS & STEPS: STAGE 1: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Overview of Review Process:• Submitted EOIs will undergo an OCE internal review for
completeness
• EOIs are reviewed by an external review panel comprised of the SOSCIP Scientific Advisory Committee (SOSCIP SAC)
• Top ranked EOIs will be invited to submit full proposals through NSERC’s Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) or NSERC Applied Research & Development (ARD) programs
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APPLICATION PROCESS & STEPS: STAGE 1: EOI DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Preference will be given to EOIs that:• Demonstrate close industry-academic collaboration, provide economic benefit
to Ontario and have a high potential to be commercialized and/or implemented
• Demonstrate an innovative approach to solving an important challenge
• Engage a medium-sized enterprise as an industry partner (15-1000 FTE)
• Engage or include training opportunities for post-doctoral fellows and graduate students
• Anticipate tangible deliverables (i.e., new technologies, processes, skills transfer, job creation, and other benefits to society)
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APPLICATION PROCESS & STEPS: STAGE 2: NSERC FULL APPLICATION
Stage 2: NSERC Full Application• Selected EOIs are invited to submit full application for
NSERC CRD or ARD grants
• Initial application draft to NSERC, including budget information and letter(s) of support
• Following feedback from NSERC on draft, a final application is submitted to NSERC
• NSERC applications are reviewed by NSERC’s external review process
• Upon NSERC approval, OCE standard agreement is signed and IP terms are defined by project participants, following SOSCIP IP terms
Applicants have the
opportunity to work with an
OCE Business Development
Manager through the EOI and Full Application
process
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APPLICATION TIMELINES
DATE APPLICATION STEPS
May 2015 Call for EOIs
Thursday, September 3, 2015(by 5:00 pm)
EOI deadline submission to OCE*create username / password and initiate an application at least 1 week before deadline
Thursday, October 1, 2015 Panel reviews the EOIs and informs applicants of the results
Monday, December 14, 2015 First draft of NSERC CRD/ARD application is due for invited candidates
Monday, January 11, 2016 Final draft of NSERC CRD/ARD application is due for submission
After April 2016 Approved project starts
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PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATIONFor general inquiries: For OCE BD assistance :
Application Support(416) 861 1092 [email protected]
Lenny Freilich, MSc, MBAIndustry EngagementHigh Performance Computing Program(416) 861 1092 [email protected]
Pamela Kanellis, PhDProgram Manager (416) 861 1092 [email protected]
Saira Meese-Tamuri Business Development Manager(416) 861-1092 [email protected]
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