The Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) is an Ontario grant for critical minerals innovation projects. It supports research, development, commercialization, and pilot activities that strengthen Ontario's critical minerals supply chain.
Successful applicants for the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) may receive up to 50% of eligible costs up to $500,000.
A candidate must meet the following eligibility requirements:
It is a private company; and
Collaboration between a private business and a public academic or research institution, non-profit organization, or association. Collaborations involving two or more entities must be led by one entity, and funded by the other.
Project Eligibility requirements for candidates are as follows:
The project will take place in Ontario;
During the course of the project, innovative technologies, techniques, processes, or solutions related to any of the following key priorities will be researched, developed, and/or commercialized:
Chain of supply for batteries;
Mining and exploration at depth;
Recovering minerals; and
Supporting the critical minerals sector with innovative projects.
Funding for the project does not come from any other government program in Ontario.
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