ISC Pathway to Commercialization (Source List for Government Buyers)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
ISC Testing Stream graduates with TRL 9 solutions are listed on a government source list. Federal departments then award sole-source procurement contracts up to $8M over 3 years without competitive bidding — converting completed R&D testing into government sales.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have successfully completed an ISC Testing Stream R&D contract
- Innovation must be at TRL 9 (fully market-ready and commercially available)
- Must apply to PSPC source list within 12 months of Testing Stream contract completion
- Must be an eligible Canadian SME per the small business set-aside
- Long-term, in-service support contracts are NOT permitted through this pathway
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Sole-source government contracts — contract values determined per purchase, up to approximately $8M over 3 years
- Type
- Program
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Rolling — apply within 12 months of completing ISC Testing Stream contract; source list listing lasts 3 years
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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- 5 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 7-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 6-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 3-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe Pathway to Commercialization is only available after completing a Testing Stream contract — it is a sequential program, not a standalone application.
Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Did not complete an ISC Testing Stream R&D contract (mandatory prerequisite)
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 7
Eligible Expenses 2
Ineligible Expenses 2
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Compatible Programs
Clawback Risk
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