Overview:
We’re looking for projects that bring news ideas to address existing challenges in a New Brunswick priority sector. Successful proposals will showcase a solid pathway to innovation that strengthens research outcomes and supports the long-term success, scalability, and sustainability of the work.
By the end of the project, researchers are expected to demonstrate how their findings have the potential to be mobilized, commercialized, or positioned to shape future research, policy, or innovation within a priority sector. Projects are expected to include a funding roadmap and a clear plan for scaling the research beyond the project period.
Leverage:
No leverage is required for this program as it has been designated a Seed Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. Seed Funds aim to build capacity for long-term research investment in New Brunswick. Accordingly, projects will be required to demonstrate potential for future grant capture via a funding roadmap and a clear plan for funding sustainability beyond the award period.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Guidelines.
Eligible Expenses:
Expenses that contribute to advancing the project are eligible. Please see the Award Guidelines for more details.
Award and Reporting:
Award Value: up to $50,000
Award Duration: Up to 24 months
Anticipated Notice of Decision: February 4, 2027
Reporting: An Interim Report due after the first year and a Final Status Report due three months after the award end date. Awardees are required to submit 1- and 3-year Impact Reports following the Final Status Report.
This award is non-renewable.
Evaluation Criteria
Application Form
Fund Manager: vy@researchnb.ca
Ideas Advancement Fund
Overview:
We’re looking for projects that bring news ideas to address existing challenges in a New Brunswick priority sector. Successful proposals will showcase a solid pathway to innovation that strengthens research outcomes and supports the long-term success, scalability, and sustainability of the work.
By the end of the project, researchers are expected to demonstrate how their findings have the potential to be mobilized, commercialized, or positioned to shape future research, policy, or innovation within a priority sector. Projects are expected to include a funding roadmap and a clear plan for scaling the research beyond the project period.
Leverage:
No leverage is required for this program as it has been designated a Seed Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. Seed Funds aim to build capacity for long-term research investment in New Brunswick. Accordingly, projects will be required to demonstrate potential for future grant capture via a funding roadmap and a clear plan for funding sustainability beyond the award period.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Guidelines.
Eligible Expenses:
Expenses that contribute to advancing the project are eligible. Please see the Award Guidelines for more details.
Award and Reporting:
Award Value: up to $50,000
Award Duration: Up to 24 months
Anticipated Notice of Decision: February 4, 2027
Reporting: An Interim Report due after the first year and a Final Status Report due three months after the award end date. Awardees are required to submit 1- and 3-year Impact Reports following the Final Status Report.
This award is non-renewable.
Evaluation Criteria
Application Form
Fund Manager: vy@researchnb.ca