Kingston Helix Funding Program
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
Early-stage and scaling life sciences companies in Kingston and Eastern Ontario can receive $10,000 to $100,000 in matching funds for prototype development, regulatory consulting, IP strategy, and go-to-market support.
Eligibility Requirements
- Early-stage or scaling life sciences companies in Kingston and Eastern Ontario
- Projects must focus on prototype development, regulatory consulting, IP strategy, or go-to-market support
- Must leverage validation network partners
- 50/50 matching contribution is required from the applicant
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- $10,000 to $100,000 matching funds (50% company contribution required, cash and/or in-kind)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Deadline
- Currently not accepting applications; contact the team for the next intake. Program launched April 1, 2025 and runs three structured intake periods per year. Apply by email to [email protected]
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How to Win
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Insider TipApplications are closed right now — email [email protected] to be told when the next of the three annual intakes opens. Scope the project around a validation-network partner's equipment or expertise, and be ready to fund 50% of the total cost, which may be a mix of cash and in-kind.
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Deadline Notes
Kingston Economic Development states applications are currently closed and directs applicants to contact the team about the next intake. The program launched April 1, 2025 and features three structured intake periods throughout the year; applications are submitted by email to [email protected]. (The inaugural intake closed July 15, 2025.)
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Funding Stack Strategy
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