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Call for projects SOVAR
Funding for research project maturation and valorization
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The SOVAR call now shows the application period as currently closed instead of listing the May 8, 2026 deadline, and the email submission instruction was removed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The SOVAR call now shows the application period as currently closed instead of listing the May 8, 2026 deadline, and the email submission instruction was removed.
SOVAR call closed
The Call for SOVAR projects now says the application period is currently closed instead of showing the prior deadline of May 8, 2026. The email submission instruction to investissements@axelys.ca is no longer shown on the deadline line, while the $15,000 award for 3 projects and the rest of the call description appear unchanged. The information guide and application guide links are still present.
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 20,000
Deadline
May 22, 2026
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Appel à projets SOVAR supports public research projects affiliated with CHU de Québec, CIUSS Capitale-Nationale, Université Laval, or Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. It funds project maturation and valorization over a maximum of 24 months, with eligible costs such as salaries, consumables, external advisory fees, field experimentation, and other support costs excluding patent fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects in a valorization phase
- Technology maturation projects
Documents Needed
- A letter of support from the milieu preneur.
- Proof of invention disclosure with one of the eligible institutions.
- A full valorization phase request or a service request to support the funding application.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers affiliated with CHU de Québec
- Researchers affiliated with Université Laval
- Researchers affiliated with Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Eligible expenses
- Salaires du personnel affecté au projet
- Achat de consommables
- Honoraires de conseillers externes
- Expérimentation de terrain
- Autres frais soutenant la valorisation du projet, à l’exception des frais de brevet
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Frais de brevet
Selection criteria
- Relevance and impact of the project (35 points): whether the innovation solves a concrete, well-identified problem, advances adoption by the milieu preneur, and demonstrates social, environmental, or economic impact.
- Research team and deployment plan (25 points): the strength and credibility of the team, the quality of the transfer and valorization plan, and the coherence of intellectual property management with deployment.
- Project quality (40 points): overall project quality, clarity and realism of objectives, coherence with the financial plan and timeline, and clearly demonstrated financial need.
How to apply
- The complete application must be sent to the representatives of your research institution by 8 May 2026.
- The representatives review and may suggest improvements.
- They must then send the signed application to investissements@axelys.ca by 22 May 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- La demande complète doit être envoyée au plus tard le 8 mai 2026 aux représentants de votre établissement de recherche.
- Les représentants doivent ensuite faire parvenir la demande signée à investissements@axelys.ca au plus tard le 22 mai 2026.
- Axelys communiquera les résultats de l’appel à projets dans la semaine du 27 juillet 2026.
Additional information
- No in-kind or cash contribution is required.
- This funding is considered a private grant and may be combined with other public funding.
- Axelys will communicate the results of the call for projects in the week of 27 July 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for projects SOVAR Program
What is the Call for projects SOVAR?
The Appel à projets SOVAR supports public research projects affiliated with CHU de Québec, CIUSS Capitale-Nationale, Université Laval, or Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. It funds project maturation and valorization over a maximum of 24 months, with eligible costs such as salaries, consumables, external advisory fees, field experimentation, and other support costs excluding patent fees.
How much funding can be received?
Call for projects SOVAR Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for projects SOVAR program?
To be eligible for the Call for projects SOVAR program, you must:
The project must have been declared as an invention at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Université Laval, CRCHUL, or CIUSS Capitale-Nationale.
The project must be in the valorization phase with Axelys.
A support letter from an end-user or critical commercialization partner must be included.
What expenses are eligible under Call for projects SOVAR?
Projects in a valorization phase
Technology maturation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for projects SOVAR?
You can contact Axelys by email at investissements@axelys.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Call for projects SOVAR available?
The Call for projects SOVAR program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Call for projects SOVAR a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for projects SOVAR is a Grant and Funding