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Innovation Proof of Concept Grant - EOI

Research Manitoba

UM Funding ID
FD04301
Sponsor
Research Manitoba
Category
Manitoba
Description

The Innovation Proof-of-Concept Grant aims to strengthen Manitoba-based research innovation and development projects, by filling a funding gap in the Manitoba innovation ecosystem. Through three independent streams, this program provides funding for innovation and commercialization research that is not otherwise accessible. Funds from this program help support activities directly related to process validation and proof-of-concept research.

Funding is targeted towards Bioscience, ICT, Advanced Manufacturing, and Infrastructure and Transportation Industries and Technologies.

Funding available over 2 years:
Up to $150,000 (Stream 1: Manitoba-Based Consortium)
Up to $100,000 (Stream 2: Manitoba Post-Secondary Researchers)
Up to $100,000 (Stream 3: Manitoba Independent Industry)

**Note: FAAFs are now required for the Innovation Proof of Concept EOI stage*

VPRI Contact
Jenna Silva
Research Grants Specialist (Internal and Provincial)jenna [dot] .silva [at] @umanitoba [dot] .ca

Deadlines

UM Internal Deadline (to ADR)Sponsor Deadline

 

Application

16-Jun-2026

**Note: FAAFs are now required for the Innovation Proof of Concept EOI stage*

07-Jul-2026

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