Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet)
Community, Regional & Enterprise Development
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Open Call
External Deadline: Open Call
Description
The Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) mobilizes Canada’s glycomics expertise into transdisciplinary, focused research and development programs to deliver breakthrough solutions for human and animal health and sustainable agri-food systems.
GlycoNet funds projects along the following research innovation continuum: translational research and development, clinical engagement, technology development, and knowledge mobilization. View our research priorities.
Translational Grants
These grants seek to fund multidisciplinary projects with clear endpoints to advance and de-risk them to a state at which translation is possible, and could attract partners. Maximum request: $150,000 for one year, 1:1.5 matching required. Rolling Call. Review will be conducted on a quarterly basis until the funds are exhausted. For more details see RFP.
Strategic Initiatives
These grants fund partner-led or initiated projects designed to meet partners’ needs. Maximum request: $150,000 for one year, with possibility of renewal, 1:1.5 matching required. Rolling Call. Review will be conducted on a quarterly basis until the funds are exhausted. For more details see RFP.
Kickstart Program
This program seeks to support the creation of new companies (NewCo) as well as existing start-ups during their initial phase of development. Proposals may request up to $100,000 in funding. Funding terms will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Matching funds and co-investments are preferable, but may not be required. Rolling Call. Review will be conducted on a quarterly basis until the funds are exhausted. Note that this competition is in 3 steps, with the first step being to submit a business case (2-3 pages). For more details see RFP.
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Downloads
Request for Proposals - Translational Grant 2025-2026
Request for Proposals - Kickstart Program 2025-2026
Request for Proposals - Strategic Initiatives 2025-2026