Do's and Don'ts When Seeking Funding
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Raised about CAD 325,000 using programs like CMF and NRC IRAP and local support from Edmonton Screen Industries Office; applies to production, R&D, prototyping, localization and market access. Research past awards to find the funding sweet spot, map every grant objective to specific deliverables, include realistic budgets (insurance, accounting, hardware), and add measurable traction numbers. Use a rehearsed pitch, follow word/format limits, get a professional grant writer and designer, and always have a second pair of strategic eyes.
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chapters (25)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:28Who am I
- 2:33Agenda
- 3:16How an application works
- 4:09What happens when your application is submitted
- 4:59How do they decide who gets funding
- 6:31Recommended approach
- 7:40Research programs
- 8:58Funder objectives
- 11:18Soft objectives
- 13:17Innovation
- 14:48Risk Mitigation
- 18:34Understanding Your Story
- 21:29Objective Data
- 27:49Reviewing
- 30:42Alignment
- 32:52Research
- 34:26Donts
- 36:21Skills Needed
- 38:45Conclusion
- 43:37Question from YouTube
- 44:10Wheres the build
- 48:29Contacting the institution
- 50:17Resources
- 53:37External Help
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