Start-Up Stream

Eligible applicants under the Start-Up stream include entrepreneurs and researchers.

Entrepreneurs will normally have:

• A concept for a novel, innovative and technology-driven solutions (dependant on call) to an unsolved problem in policing that can be successfully commercialized. Specific types of solutions will be defined by the current Call for Applications.
• A solution at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1-6
• Investigated and demonstrated eligibility and suitability for third-party programs providing matching funding, for example: OCE, NRC-IRAP, NSERC-Alliance, NSERC-Engage, etc.

Researchers will normally have:

• Formal affiliation with a post-secondary institution (graduate/post-graduate and/or faculty)
• A research project that is eligible for incremental non-repayable/non-dilutive funding under a relevant government program that can leverage our contribution of $5,000 (plus additional in-kind contributions) from the V13 Policetech Accelerator.
• Investigated and demonstrated eligibility and suitability for third-party programs providing matching funding, for example: OCE, NSERC, SSHRC, MITACS, etc.
• Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1-6.

At a strategic level, the V13 Policetech Accelerator is seeking solutions in:

• Big data/predictive analytics
• Evidence-based policing
• Distributed sensing/virtual patrols
• Community/public relations optimization
• Other smart policing technologies

Following submission of your Expression of Interest, selected entries will be asked to submit a full application. In addition to standard due diligence in evaluation of your application, project summaries will be judged based on the following equally weighted criteria:

• Project fit within guidelines and deliverables set out in the call for applications
• Novelty of the solution/technology to be developed
• Feasibility of the project given the funding envelope and any time restrictions put for the within the call for applications.
• Accessibility to funding leverages and amount leveraged.
• Results of the competitive selection

If you are interested in participating in the V13 Policetech Accelerator please fill out the following form and we will contact you when the formal intake process is announced.

1. Expression of Interest
After reviewing the current Call for Applications (see below) and determining if you have an eligible and suitable project, please submit an Expression of Interest using the above form.

2. Due Diligence
We may request additional materials, documentation and substantiation in review and evaluation of your full application.

3. Competition
Shortlisted applicants will be invited in person or virtually to present to the Chief and Innovation Platoon™ or to take part in a competition such as Pitch to the Chief (and his panel of experts/senior staff) in the Innovation Commons at Venture13.

4. Letter of Support
Competitively selected applicants will secure a Letter of Support for a $5,000 industry cash contribution* (plus additional in-kind contributions) to back your separate application for incremental funding to NSERC, SSHRC, NRC, OCE, FDO or similar government/external sources.

5. Inter-Institutional Agreement
Notify us if your application for incremental funding (leveraging our industry cash contribution) is successful and we will invite you to sign an Inter-Institutional Agreement in support of a collaboration or demonstration project.

6. Collaborative Project
Supported by Northumberland CFDC and the accelerator team, you will engage with the Cobourg Police Service on a collaborative project.