17. Model Contract — Multipliers

  • 17.1.  Multipliers are only permitted on IRB Transactions involving: cash contribution input to Canadian universities for university research or the establishment of university Chairs; investments in advanced technology skill development through publicly operated post secondary institutions; collaborative research undertaken with publicly accessible research institutions (e.g. the National Research Council or other federal or provincial research institutions); contributions to Venture Capital Funds specializing in small business development; and cash contributions to research and development through a Consortium (see consortium article 9.1.3). Multipliers will not exceed five (5:1).