For Ontario - Israel Collaboration Program (OICP)
Coorperation between Government of Ontario and the State of Israel
In April 2005, the Government of Ontario and the Government of the State of Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding on industrial and technological development cooperation. Under this agreement, the two governments have committed to strengthen and promote industrial partnerships and project collaborations that are of mutual interest and benefit to Ontario and Israeli companies.
The Canada-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (CIIRDF) has been designated by the Governments of Ontario and Israel as the implementing agency for the MOU. In this capacity, CIIRDF aims to:
- Help Ontario and Israeli companies find strategic partners for innovation projects
- Facilitate joint industrial R&D projects engaging Ontario and Israeli companies that are eligible for financial support by the two governments
- Organize Ontario-Israeli workshops in areas of mutual interest
- Undertake other initiatives to promote potential opportunities for Ontario-Israeli collaboration
Call for Proposals (CFP) for Collaborative R&D Projects
Ontario and Israel-based companies are invited to submit new joint R&D project proposals for funding. (Please note that companies cannot apply for Ontario-Israel Call for Proposals and Canada-Isarel Call for Proposals simultaneously.)
Eligible Applicants
This Call invites applicants – at least one industrial partner from Ontario and at least one industrial partner from Israel – to propose shared research projects for the development of innovative products or processes. Special consideration will be given to projects in the following two areas:
• Water and water-related technologies
• Neuroscience
Funding
• Successful Ontario applicants are eligible to receive up to $300,000 CAD or up to 50% of the R&D costs of technology-based products and processes (whichever is less) from CIIRDF (Ministry of Research and Innovation, Government of Ontario) to fund the Ontario portion of each project.
• Successful Israeli applicants are eligible to receive funding from the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor, Israel (MOITAL), to support the Israel portion of the project under OICP. The level of funding will be determined by R&D Review Committee of the OCS.
How to Apply
CIIRDF and the OCS will conduct parallel application processes. Ontario-based companies apply directly to CIIRDF. Israel-based companies apply directly to the OCS.
Ontario applicants:
As a first step in the application process, Ontario applicants are required to complete a project summary outline using CIIRDF Proposal Summary Template and submit it to Les Abelson, CIIRDF Operation Manager, at les@ciirdf.ca for pre-proposal evaluation.
Israel applicants: To ensure eligibility, the lead Israeli partner of each project must apply directly to the OCS, following the guidelines published online: www.moit.gov.il/NR/exeres/C4A8C9EC-7BDF-431D-AEC5-5CBB57D839FC.htm Please note: this information is available in Hebrew only.
Remarks:
CIIRDF will review the Summary Outline and advise companies in writing regarding proceeding to the development of a Full Proposal. (approximate timeframe: 2 weeks)
Ontario Israel Partnership Facilitation
Strategic alliances can be key vehicles for companies to acquire the technological capacity to maintain competitive advantage. CIIRDF will assist Ontario and Israeli companies to find effective partners for industrial and technological development projects . If you are an Ontario company seeking an Israeli Partner or an Israeli company seeking an Ontario partner, please download, complete and return the Partner Search Request Form to Les Abelson at lesabelson@ciirdf.ca.
A list of companies matching your requirements will be provided to you. CIIRDF is also available to assist you to connect with prospective partners.
