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Call for projects SOVAR

Funding for technology maturation in Quebec public research institutions
Axelys
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 9, 2024
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Call for Projects SOVAR offers up to $20,000 in funding to support the maturation of research projects affiliated with select Quebec institutions, with a total of $50,000 available annually. The program is designed to advance technology transfer activities, including personnel salaries, consumables, external consulting, field trials, and other project development 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 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
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

  • Technology maturation projects originating from public research at affiliated institutions.
  • Advancement of research inventions towards commercialization readiness.
  • Innovative solutions aimed at addressing clearly defined practical problems with potential for social, environmental, or economic impact.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Researchers affiliated with CHU de Québec
  • Researchers affiliated with Université Laval
  • Researchers affiliated with Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that are not derived from public research affiliated with the CHU de Québec, Laval University, or the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi.
  • Organizations whose projects have not been the subject of an invention disclosure to the aforementioned institutions.
  • Companies that do not carry out technology commercialization work under the supervision of Axelys.

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries for personnel assigned to the project.
  • Purchase of consumables needed for project maturation.
  • Fees for external consultants.
  • Field experimentation costs.
  • Other expenses supporting project valorization (excluding patent fees).
  • Indirect research costs.

Eligible geographic areas

  • CHU de Québec
  • Université Laval
  • Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Additional information

  • The funding is classified as a private grant even though applicants may combine it with public funding.
  • No in-kind or cash contribution is required from the project team.
  • The evaluation results will be communicated in the week of October 7, 2024.
  • A letter of support from a relevant partner or end-user organization is mandatory and must outline their interest and role in the commercialization process.

Contacts

investissements@axelys.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for projects SOVAR Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for projects SOVAR. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Call for projects SOVAR?

The Call for Projects SOVAR offers up to $20,000 in funding to support the maturation of research projects affiliated with select Quebec institutions, with a total of $50,000 available annually. The program is designed to advance technology transfer activities, including personnel salaries, consumables, external consulting, field trials, and other project development 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?

Technology maturation projects originating from public research at affiliated institutions. Advancement of research inventions towards commercialization readiness. Innovative solutions aimed at addressing clearly defined practical problems with potential for social, environmental, or economic impact.

Who can I contact for more information about the Call for projects SOVAR?

You can contact Axelys by email at investissements@axelys.ca.

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

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