If an industry partner will own the IP or be paying your academic institution for services, they need to lead the application to CFIN. Our members are encouraged to have academic partners as service providers.

We can consider academic-led applications if the submission clearly outlines industry pull for the outlined research initiative, and if the budget clearly identifies incremental resources that the researcher does not have access to. These submissions are considered on a case-by-case basis, and we highly recommend reaching out to us to discuss your project in advance.