Funding

The Ontario BioAuto Council is open for business, on the strength of a $5-million investment fund sponsored by the Government of Ontario. The council is now seeking applications that support biomaterials commercialization and market development.

Applications must include a market analysis, business plan and budget for the proposed product or technology. Only Ontario-based, for-profit ventures are eligible (for full application details, click here). The council will partner with existing companies for projects valued up to $2 million.

Funding will be geared towards securing Ontario’s global leadership in product development from renewable feedstocks. Priority will be given to the commercialization of near market-ready products and processes.

The Ontario BioAuto Council aims to ensure Ontario companies lead the green evolution of biomaterials – especially when it comes to bioplastics, biocomposites and other materials headed for the auto sector. Applications are also welcomed for development of biobased construction and packaging materials, as well as other consumer goods (excluding biofuel).

Applications for funding are accepted the first business day of every month. The fund will remain open until all funds are committed.

The Ontario BioAuto Council Investment Fund is administered by the BioAuto Council investment committee and Board of Directors.

Related Topics

Request for Proposal – program criteria

Ontario BioAuto Council Investment Fund Decision Process

BioAuto Commercialization Process

OTHER FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAMS

Agricultural Bioproducts Innovation Program (ABIP)

Agricultural Biofuels Capital Investment Program (ecoABC)

Agri-Opportunities Program

Investments in Forest Innovation

ecoEnergy Renewals

ecoEnergy Efficiency

ecoEnergy Technology

Next-Generation Renewable Fuels Fund

Bioproducts National Program

OTHER PROVINCIAL FUNDING PROGRAMS

Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund

Biogas Systems Financial Assistance Program

Renewable Standing Offer for Guaranteed Electricity Price

Next Generation Jobs Fund

Ideas to Market Strategy

Ontario Research Commercialization Program (ORCP)