Call For Proposals #4

A National Network of Innovation for Mining, MICA is designed to bridge the innovation-commercialization gaps that delay commercial success, domestically and globally.

Leveraging public and private sector investments will benefit the mining sector, both domestic and global, and the Canadian economy by:

• Investing in and advancing made-in-Canada solutions and integrating cross-sector innovators nationally.
• Fostering networking opportunities and intersectoral collaboration to generate synergies and help increase the number, scale and market reach of Canadian SMEs.

Technology Focus Areas

• MICA membership is not required to submit the initial application
• Applicant must be carrying on business in Canada, have a presence in Canada and be incorporated pursuant to the laws of Canada
• Existing funded project Ultimate Recipients can apply for CFP#4
• Eligible projects must be completed by the end of March 2027
• Eligible projects must have the participation of a minimum of one (1) Canadian SME
• Ownership of Eligible Project Intellectual Property created through MICA support will remain in Canada for a minimum of five years (5) after the end of the funding

1. 1

   Initial Application (Phase 1)

   Completed and submitted as per instructions at the MICA website.

2. 2

   Application Review

   Upon review of project information (including relevance to current industry challenges by an Industry Expert Group and by an independent Project Selection Committee), some applicants will be invited to submit a Full Application (Phase 2) for the project.

   Note: Full application is more detailed, in-depth application.

3. 3

   Final Selection

   Upon review and evaluation of both technical and commercialization merit by an independent Project Selection Committee, notification will be received indicating if the Full Application has been successful in securing MICA funding.