Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program

Overview of the Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program program:

The Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program, offered by LearnSphere, is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Atlantic Canada bring their innovative products and services to market. The program provides tailored support through expert consulting, mentoring, and coaching, helping businesses navigate the complex process of commercialization and scale their operations effectively.

Eligibility criteria of the Commercialization Consulting and Mentoring Program program:

• An eligible product, technology, or process must be:
• New Not yet in the marketplace.
• Applications may still be considered if reference sales have occurred as part of a testing or pilot phase, over a limited timeframe.
• The project is not eligible if it is already in the marketplace and the applicant is searching for new geographic markets.
• The project is not eligible if it is a new version or an upgrade of an existing offering.
• Innovative & Unique
• Offers a solution that meets new requirements, unarticulated needs, or more effectively meets existing market needs.
• Clearly differentiated from other solutions in the marketplace.
• If applicable, have rights to its patent, trademark, or intellectual property (held or pending).
• Situated at or above Technology Readiness Level 7: Prototype ready for demonstration in an appropriate operational environment.
• NOTE: Internal testing of a product is not an eligible activity.