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Beyond SmartTO: Funding Opportunities for Industry-Academic Collaboration

Seminars
Hybrid Event
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Whether you’ve already partnered with SmartTO or are just getting started, this session is designed to help you take your mobility project to the next level.

Once your Applied Technical Project with SmartTO wraps up, you may be ready to grow that collaboration, but knowing where to go next can be challenging. That’s why SmartTO is bringing together key funding partners, including representatives from Mitacs, the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), NSERC, and more, to guide you through the available funding pathways for your next technical initiative.

Why You Should Attend:

  • Understand your options: Get a clear overview of programs that support continued or expanded academic collaboration
  • Hear directly from funders: Learn what each agency offers and how to align with their criteria
  • See what’s possible: Explore real examples of SmartTO projects that grew into larger successes
  • College vs. university funding: Learn how funding pathways differ and how to navigate each
  • Make connections: Meet funders face-to-face to ask questions and get personalized advice on your next steps

In-person bonus:
Start your morning with a light breakfast catered by Real Life Robotics, with meals delivered by robots via SkipTheDishes. It’s not just a meal, it’s a taste of the future!

Note: A virtual access link will be sent to those who choose to attend online.

Event Details

Hybrid

June 20, 2025

9:30 am - 11:30 am