Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Quebec's Industrial Research Sector Groupings (RSRI) are nine government-designated organizations that fund collaborative research and development projects across strategic economic sectors including aerospace, aluminum, bioeconomy, biopharmaceutical, electric energy, advanced materials, ICT, health technologies, and metal transformation. View Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 17, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
3 opportunities available
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Funding for Quebec biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations in AI
Grant and FundingOpen
Quantum Leap
Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
Funds collaborative translational biopharmaceutical R&D between academia and industry
About Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)
What is the mission of Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)?
The RSRI's mission is to establish and support a collaborative innovation ecosystem conducive to developing strategic economic sectors for the benefit of research centers, companies, and Quebec society, by funding collaborative R&D projects and facilitating knowledge transfer between academic and industrial partners.
What type of organization is Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)?
Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI) is a Government agency.
What is Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)'s official website?
Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)'s official website is https://rsri.quebec/.
What else should I know about Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI)?
Role of RSRI in the Quebec Funding Ecosystem
The RSRI were designated by the Quebec Government to act as intermediaries and funding organizations for collaborative research and development (R&D). As catalysts for innovation, they facilitate knowledge transfer and technological adoption by companies across Quebec's strategic economic sectors.
General Evaluation Criteria for Applications
Each RSRI focuses on a specific sector and evaluates projects based on industrial relevance, research excellence, potential economic impact for Quebec, and the capacity to create value through public-private collaborations.
Transparency, Governance, and Accountability
RSRI report annually on their activities, with publicly available impact statistics. From 2018-2023, RSRI members filed 1,557 patents and licenses, deployed 1,749 solutions in industry, and trained 7,722 highly qualified personnel.
History and Evolution
Established by the Quebec Government, RSRI now comprises nine sector-specific organizations covering Quebec's key strategic industries. They serve as the primary interface between academic research and industrial innovation.
Supported Audiences and Overall Impact
RSRI serve over 1,540 active members, with 78% being industrial members and 22% research institutions. From 2018-2023, they funded 1,013 projects representing $354M in RSRI commitments and $1,041M in total project value, achieving a 2.0x leverage effect.