BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260312T151652EDT-6734uhJrus@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260312T191652Z DESCRIPTION:Application deadline is July 5\, 2026@ 11:59 PM ET\, with proje ct start date of September 1\, 2026. \n\nApplication process & details ava ilable here!\n Apply today!\n\nThe William and Rhea Seath Awards (WRSAs) ha ve been made possible thanks to the generosity of Faculty of Engineering a lumnus\, the late Mr. William Seath (B.Eng. 1952). These awards support Mc Gill University Faculty of Engineering tenure-track professors and their g raduate students by enabling them to accelerate their technology that is r eported as an invention but needs further validation prior to commercializ ation.\n\nUp to two equal awards of $25\,000 for projects up to 12 months is given as part of this annual competition. They are reviewed by the McGi ll Engine Director and awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering b ased on the recommendation of a committee composed of faculty\, industry a nd alumni members. Recipients use the grant to further develop their techn ologies in conjunction with their commercialization plan. Examples of elig ible support activities: development\, testing\, prototype construction\, personnel costs (stipends\, salaries & benefits).\n\nProgram Objectives\n \n\n Validate early stage technologies\n Advance the invention's Technology Readiness Level\n Accelerate the technology’s commercialization and develop ment plan - achieve product-market fit faster\n Further develop the researc h to strengthen eligibility for additional funding\n Research team works cl osely with the assigned Ronald Chwang Entrepreneurs-in-Residence\, gaining from their experience\, knowledge\, and industry connections\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 SUMMARY:Call for Applications: WRSA Grants URL:/engine/channels/event/call-applications-wrsa-gran ts-369461 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR