Research and Innovation Fund
The Research and Innovation Fund Program (RIF) provides non-repayable contributions to noncommercial entities in Newfoundland and Labrador for the implementation of research and development (R&D) and innovation projects to support economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador. The goal is to support highly-qualified people, research, innovative programming and infrastructure in priority areas that have the potential to strengthen R&D capacity and the innovation ecosystem in the province.
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Funding
Amount
Up to $75K
Funding %:
Up to 50%
Eligible Applicants
Acedemic, Producer associations
Eligible
Purposes
Capital costs including building renovations intended
to establish or upgrade R&D infrastructure,
equipment, and other R&D-related infrastructure.
• Wages and salaries for highly-qualified personnel
such as researchers, research assistants,
graduate student researchers, post-doctoral
fellows, technical support staff, technical project
managers and project-related highly-qualified
personnel that support R&D and innovation
ecosystem initiatives.
• Other direct operating R&D costs related to
materials, equipment, maintenance and costs
necessary to undertake an approved project.
Deadline
to Apply
N/A
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