BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251208T150319EST-1134KS1wfc@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20251208T200319Z DESCRIPTION:Application deadline is January 11\, 2026@ 11:59 PM ET\, with p roject start date of March 2\, 2026. \n\nApplication process & details ava ilable here!\n Apply today!\n\nThe William and Rhea Seath Awards (WRSAs) ha ve been made possible thanks to the generosity of Faculty of Engineering a lumnus\, the late Mr. William Seath (B.Eng. 1952). These awards support Mc Gill University Faculty of Engineering tenure-track professors and their g raduate students by enabling them to accelerate their technology that is r eported as an invention but needs further validation prior to commercializ ation.\n\nUp to two equal awards of $25\,000 for projects up to 12 months is given as part of this annual competition. They are reviewed by the McGi ll Engine Director and awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering b ased on the recommendation of a committee composed of faculty\, industry a nd alumni members. Recipients use the grant to further develop their techn ologies in conjunction with their commercialization plan. Examples of elig ible support activities: development\, testing\, prototype construction\, personnel costs (stipends\, salaries & benefits).\n\nProgram Objectives\n \n\n Validate early stage technologies\n Advance the invention's Technology Readiness Level\n Accelerate the technology’s commercialization and develop ment plan - achieve product-market fit faster\n Further develop the researc h to strengthen eligibility for additional funding\n Research team works cl osely with the assigned Ronald Chwang Entrepreneurs-in-Residence\, gaining from their experience\, knowledge\, and industry connections\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111 SUMMARY:Call for Applications: WRSA Grants URL:/chemeng/channels/event/call-applications-wrsa-gra nts-369461 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR