The Technology Development Fund application process is collaborative - involving you, the OPA and potentially one of two Managing Institutions.

Please use this guide to help you determine if your project is eligible for support from the Technology Development Fund.

Simply follow these six steps:

Visit the Technology Development Fund Overview page

Make sure that you are familiar with the aims, objectives and eligibility criteria of the Technology Development Fund. link to Fund Overview

Become familiar with the two managing institutions

Applications for financial support from the Fund can also be made through one of two managing institutions. link to Managing Institutions

Read the Technology Development Fund Guidelines

Download and read the Fund Guidelines - a detailed description of the application process and the OPA's funding priorities. Please note that revised versions of the guidelines will be made in early 2010. download Technology Development Guidelines.

Review the Funding Schedule and Fund Documents

Proposal packages received from the managing institutions are reviewed by OPA's Grant Awards Committee three times a year. link to 2009 Funding Schedule

Review the Funded Projects archive

Since its inception in 2006, the Fund has contributed to a variety of innovative projects. link to Funded Projects

Contact us to discuss your project

If you believe your project is suitable for the Technology Development Fund you should contact the OPA to discuss your project and the application process. link to Contact Us