Stream 1 EiR Funding: Milestone-Driven Expert Support
The EiR program is now accepting applications.
Stream 1 of the EiR program helps Temerty Medicine ventures achieve a pivotal commercialization milestone by providing:
Funding to hire and work with a subject matter expert (SME) or consultant
Personalized matching with an SME or consultant (if required)
Stream 1 Program Details
Funding
Up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding.
Duration
Up to 6 months, with the possibility of a 3-month no-cost extension if required.
Use of Funds
Funding must be used to hire an SME or consultant to help the venture achieve a clearly defined milestone within a 6-month period. The engagement should directly advance the venture’s commercialization or translational readiness.
Examples of supported activities: regulatory strategy, reimbursement planning, business model validation, legal and contracts/licensing guidance, product development, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be the founder of a health start-up venture and must either:
Hold a primary academic appointment at Temerty Medicine, or
Be supervised by a faculty member with a primary appointment at Temerty Medicine
If the venture currently holds intellectual property (IP), it must be assigned to the University of Toronto.
The venture must be an active client of the Health Innovation Hub (H2i) and have an assigned H2i lead mentor who supports their EiR application.
The venture must clearly define the milestone(s) to be achieved, describe how it will advance its commercialization objectives, and provide a compelling rationale for engaging external expertise to achieve the milestone(s) within a 6-month timeframe.
Stream 1 Application Process
The application package (one PDF file) should include the following:
Completed application form signed by principal applicant and H2i lead mentor
Quotes or proposals from potential service providers (see Section 5.2. in the application form; only if available)
Optional: 1-page venture executive summary
Applications are accepted on a triannual basis (January, May, September). The upcoming submission deadlines are included below:
