The Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF) helps move Nova Scotia university, college and university-affiliated hospital research to market.

ESCF is now open for submissions. The deadline is Monday, February 14, 2022, at 11:59 pm AST.

If you’re a researcher engaged in information technology, life sciences, clean technology, ocean technology, or other technology development with market potential, this opportunity is for you.

Up to $50,000 in funding is available per project.

Funds can be used to assess market potential, develop go-to-market strategies, perform strategic planning, create/update business plans, assist with intellectual property protection strategies, finish proof-of-concept development, build prototypes and leverage other funds.

The details are outlined below and were also found in the ESCF INFO KIT.

Applicants were asked to use our Microsoft Word PROPOSAL FORM, complete the table and project description sections and sign the applicant authorization. Submissions are made online by completing the webform and uploading the proposal form along with the CV of the principal investigator(s), highlighting any previous experience in research commercialization.