The C4 is all about connecting industry and the broader public with its researchers to facilitate collaborations and advance technologies to market. We understand the importance of ensuring that confidential and proprietary information remains protected throughout these collaborations. That’s why we’ve developed a user-friendly, industry standard NDA which ensures that your information is kept confidential and each party’s interests are protected.

What can I expect in the C4 NDA?

The C4 NDA is consistent with standard industry agreements and embodies best practices for protecting confidential information. The C4 NDA contains terms which:

• Identify the information which is to be kept confidential
• Clearly define the purposes for which the information can be used
• Limit the disclosure of the information to those who have a need to know
• Require reasonable safeguards to protect the information
• Where appropriate, appoint a designated representative to be responsible for disclosure and receipt of the information.

How do I arrange an NDA with a C4 Institution?

Each C4 office has personnel whose job is to facilitate collaborations with researchers and who can negotiate and finalize NDAs for this purpose. To request an NDA, please click on the link for the appropriate C4 institution below. You will then be contacted by the appropriate C4 institution to finalize the agreement.

• McMaster University
• University of Guelph
• University of Waterloo
• University of Western Ontario
• University of Windsor
• Wilfrid Laurier University

What should I do if I’ve received an NDA from a C4 Institution?

The applicable C4 office will work with you to finalize the agreement and make sure that the terms are mutually acceptable. You can contact the appropriate contact by clicking on the relevant link above.