Develop new collaborative research partnerships between industry and Seneca, and build a team of faculty and students to solve a company-specific challenge. These grants are only applicable to a first research relationship between Seneca and the company.

Company must have at least two full-time employees.

Up to $25,000 grant (up to six months)

10 per cent ($2,500) cash and some in-kind contribution (typically more than $10,000)

Learn more about Engage Grants

One-time opportunity to further develop or enhance research outputs from a recently completed, Engage-funded project with the same company.

Company must have at least two full-time employees.

Up to $12,500 grant (up to six months)

1:1 ($12,500) cash and some in-kind contribution (typically more than $10,000)

Learn more about Engage Grants

Provide Canadian-based companies with the ability to access college faculty and student expertise to solve well-defined applied research projects collaboratively.

Up to $75,000 grant per year (up to three years)

25 per cent cash ($18,750) and 25 per cent in-kind ($18,750)

Learn more about Applied Research and Development grants 

Develop new collaborative research partnerships between industry and Seneca, and build a team of faculty and students to solve a company-specific challenge. These grants are only applicable to a first research relationship between Seneca and the company.

Up to $150,000 grant per year (up to three years)

40 per cent cash ($60,000) and 60 per cent in-kind ($90,000)

Build and strengthen collaborative research partnerships between universities, colleges and industry partners. Funding flows to both the university and the college with the goal of developing new technologies and promoting their commercialization in Canada.

Up to $250,000 grant per year (up to three years)

33.3 per cent cash ($83,333) and 66.7 per cent in-kind ($166,667)

Learn more about Innovation Links

Develop opportunities for social innovation by connecting college-based expertise with local community organizations and businesses. Education, integration of vulnerable populations and community development are fundable social innovation topics.

Up to $120,000 grant per year (up to three years)

Some cash or in-kind required. Not-for-profit partners can request a salary research allowance from the grant.

Learn more about the College and Community Social Innovation Fund

Supports applied research collaboration between Ontario-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Seneca, with the intention to solve a company-presented challenge.

Company must have at least five full-time equivalents (FTEs).

$20,000 to $150,000 grant (six months to two years)

50 per cent cash ($10,000 to $75,000) and 50 per cent in-kind

Paid student internship program providing opportunities for students to apply their skills to develop strategic analyses that help business restore business operations.

$5,000 grant per four-month internship

$5,000 cash per four-month internship

Learn more about Business Strategy Internships

Paid student internship organized by Seneca and an industry partner. Funds collaborative projects with faculty and students for the benefit of industry partners. Interns are expected to spend a portion of their time at the company site.

$7,500 grant per four-month internship (scalable to multiple internships)

$7,500 cash per four-month internship

Learn more about Accelerate

Supports emerging applied research activities at Seneca. Designed to strengthen networks among students, faculty, staff and external partners.

$12,000 grant (up to one year)

10 per cent ($1,200) cash from for-profit partners and in-kind contributions in all cases

The Seneca ARF is an institution-wide, internally funded and administered initiative that supports emerging applied research activities at Seneca. It aligns with Seneca's strategic priorities and academic plan, and is designed to strengthen networks among students, faculty, staff and external partners.

Through the Seneca ARF, up to $12,000 is available to Seneca faculty researchers, through an annual call for proposals, to explore applied research initiatives. In partnership with an industry and/or community partner, research initiatives address a business challenge brought forward by the partner and provide experiential learning opportunities for student researchers. All projects must clearly demonstrate the importance of the research to the external partner and value to student researchers.

Timeline for the 2020-2021 ARF: 

1. interested applicants must submit a notice of intent by Sept. 8 at 4 p.m.
2. an ARF grant development workshop will be provided on Sept. 22 (through Webex and a recording) for those invited to a full application 
3. for-profit industry partners must make a cash contribution equal to at least 10 per cent of the grant amount (not-for-profits do not need to contribute cash)

Timeline for 2021-2022 to be announced.

For additional information on the Seneca ARF, please contact any member of the applied research team or email research@senecacollege.ca. 

• 2020 Seneca ARF Call for Proposals and Application Guidelines (PDF)
• 2020 Seneca ARF Notice of Intent Form (DOCX)
• 2020 Seneca ARF Full Application Form (DOCX)
• 2020 Seneca ARF Budget Submission Form (XLSX)