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AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects
Collaborative research support for Quebec startups and SMEs
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
AMORCE 2023-2024 supports new collaborations between Quebec startups or SMEs and research institutions through the CRITM, with funding of 70% of eligible expenses up to $10,000 per initiative. It supports process development, advanced metal products, and digital innovation.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 249 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New collaborative research projects with a research institution
- Projects that improve metal processing or product development
- Projects focused on reducing environmental footprint in metal transformation
- Digital innovation projects related to production, automation, or data processing
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Research institution service offer
- CV summary
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec startups
- Quebec SMEs
- Companies in the metal transformation sector
Who is not eligible
- Companies controlled by a government, municipality, or state-owned enterprise
- Companies listed as ineligible for public contracts
- Companies under insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and employee benefits
- Materials, consumables, and supplies
- Equipment rental
- Travel and accommodation
- University, college, and CCTT indirect research costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the initiative
- Potential spin-offs
- Quality of the research partner’s service offer
- Quality of the collaboration
- First-time applicants are preferred over applicants that have already benefited from the program
How to apply
- Complete the application form.
- Attach the research institution’s service offer.
- Send the completed form and service offer to the CRITM program team.
Processing and Agreement
- The application file is sent to the CRITM program team for quality and compliance review.
- A neutral ad hoc committee evaluates the request.
- The CRITM targets 7 working days between request and acceptance.
- A partner agreement must be signed between the partners.
Additional information
- The CRITM keeps a specific budget for this program, which limits the number of projects that can be funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects Program
What is the AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects?
AMORCE 2023-2024 supports new collaborations between Quebec startups or SMEs and research institutions through the CRITM, with funding of 70% of eligible expenses up to $10,000 per initiative. It supports process development, advanced metal products, and digital innovation.
How much funding can be received?
AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects program?
To be eligible for the AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects program, you must:
Quebec startups or SMEs
Only one active application at a time
New collaborative initiatives with CRITM member partners at TRL 1 to 6
What expenses are eligible under AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects?
New collaborative research projects with a research institution
Projects that improve metal processing or product development
Projects focused on reducing environmental footprint in metal transformation
Digital innovation projects related to production, automation, or data processing
Who can I contact for more information about the AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects?
You can contact Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) by email at jfstcyr@critm.ca or by phone at 418 446-7187.
Where is the AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects available?
The AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AMORCE Program 2023–2024 – 3rd Call for Projects is a Partnering and Collaboration