Natural Products Canada (NPC) – Access to Talent Program
Description:
The Access to Talent Program helps Canadian SMEs or start-up companies hire an experienced individual to carry out a project to achieve key milestones that support the development of a natural product or technology (Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-9).
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to 40% of the cost of the new employee’s salary to a maximum of $75,000.
The company is required to contribute 60% of the cost over the project period. The project period is a maximum of 18 months.
Funds from this program are applied to salary costs only.
The combined level of financial assistance from all government sources (federal, provincial, territorial, municipal) can not exceed 75% of eligible costs by SMEs and start-up companies.
Eligibility:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
NPC defines natural products or technologies as biologically-based innovations that benefit people, animals and the planet, and can be applied to a range of industries, including: food production and value-added agriculture; bioproducts and sustainability; human nutrition, health and wellness; animal health and nutrition; and water and waste management.
Applications Steps:
Other Things to Note:
- NPC is a not for profit focused on Canadian natural product innovations that can replace synthetic products to benefit people, animals and the planet.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Program Contact:
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline