D2R offers industry partners access to a coordinated ecosystem of leading RNA research, infrastructure, and talent. Through partnered research and targeted support mechanisms, companies can engage with cutting-edge science while accelerating the development of RNA-based technologies.
Support Services
D2R provides industry partners with tailored access to expertise and infrastructure. The Business Development and Innovation team facilitates connections with academic researchers, supports partnership development, and aligns innovation opportunities with industry needs. D2R also offers dedicated funding programs to support collaborative projects with industry, along with dedicated support to facilitate the agreements required to establish these partnerships.
Exploring D2R Inventions
A curated portfolio of technologies emerging from D2R-supported research, spanning multiple stages of development and areas of application.
Incentives
D2R reduces barriers to collaboration by offering a reduced indirect cost rate of 27%, compared to the standard 40% university rate, enabling more flexible and competitive partnerships.
For industry-sponsored projects, researchers may also be eligible for support through D2R Major Partnerships Program. This program helps advance McGill technologies in partnership with industry by matching eligible industry contributions to the direct costs of research on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to $500,000, further strengthening opportunities for impactful translational research and innovation. In addition, D2R reduces barriers to collaboration by offering a reduced indirect cost rate of 27%, compared to the standard 40% university rate, enabling more flexible and competitive partnerships.
