The MIF is proud to announce that Desjardins is supporting the Deploy Awards for the next five years!
The McGill Innovation Fund (MIF) is the largest entrepreneurial competition at McGill
Since its inception in 2021, the MIF has become the launchpad for many companies. Bringing together a powerful ecosystem of McGill researchers, alumni volunteers, and professional service providers, it has catalyzed entrepreneurial activity across the University.
Selected companies from the MIF
These are just a few of the many companies and projects that have taken part in the MIF. Head over to the Teams page to see more on current and past cohorts.
More than just funding
One of the cornerstones of the MIF is a generous funding package, divided among three levels of support: Discover ($25,000), Develop ($50,000) and Deploy ($100,000). But more than financial backing the MIF also operates a comprehensive support program, which can provide even greater value to teams in terms of advice, access and knowledge.
The goal of the MIF is simple: help move research out of the laboratory and into the marketplace, where it can benefit society. In this regard, it is irrelevant whether a team is focused on creating a company, or licensing their technology to another firm. The MIF supports all innovation, so long as there is a commitment to move the idea forward.
Apply today
Think you might be interested in joining the MIF? Are you working on a project that has potential to move the needle? Have you made a Report of Invention? Then submit an application! Find out more about what it takes to join the MIF here.
The MIF has benefited from the generosity of a number of alumni supporters. Their gifts are helping to drive innovation across McGill.
The MIF is thankful for the support of our sponsors, who all agree on the importance of innovation to the future of Montreal and Quebec.
