BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251211T012234EST-1236u7Bavd@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20251211T062234Z DESCRIPTION:Application deadline is January 11\, 2026@ 11:59 PM ET\, with p roject start date of March 2\, 2026.\n\nApplication process & details avai lable here!\n Apply today!\n\nThe William and Rhea Seath Awards (WRSAs) hav e been made possible thanks to the generosity of Faculty of Engineering al umnus\, the late Mr. William Seath (B.Eng. 1952). These awards support McG ill University Faculty of Engineering tenure-track professors and their gr aduate students by enabling them to accelerate their technology that is re ported as an invention but needs further validation prior to commercializa tion.\n\nUp to two equal awards of $25\,000 for projects up to 12 months i s given as part of this annual competition. They are reviewed by the McGil l Engine Director and awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering ba sed on the recommendation of a committee composed of faculty\, industry an d alumni members. Recipients use the grant to further develop their techno logies in conjunction with their commercialization plan. Examples of eligi ble support activities: development\, testing\, prototype construction\, p ersonnel costs (stipends\, salaries & benefits).\n\nProgram Objectives\n\n \n Validate early stage technologies\n Advance the invention's Technology Re adiness Level\n Accelerate the technology’s commercialization and developme nt plan - achieve product-market fit faster\n Further develop the research to strengthen eligibility for additional funding\n Research team works clos ely with the assigned Ronald Chwang Entrepreneurs-in-Residence\, gaining f rom their experience\, knowledge\, and industry connections\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111 SUMMARY:Application Deadline: WRSA Grants URL:/engine/channels/event/application-deadline-wrsa-g rants-369465 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR