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Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Collaborative R&D support for innovative SMEs
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
December 14, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports collaborative industrial R&D projects between eligible Canadian and French companies, with Canadian SMEs able to receive up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs up to $500,000 CAD. It focuses on innovative civilian products, processes, or technology-based services.
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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 : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects focused on co-development, adaptation, and/or validation.
- Projects developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services for civilian use.
Documents Needed
- Eureka project online application form
- NRC IRAP Canadian Annex form
- Draft international project consortium agreement
- Self-funding declaration for self-funded participants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SMEs.
- French applicants who meet the criteria outlined on the Bpifrance call for proposals website.
- Organizations from Canada and France that wish to form project consortia.
Selection criteria
- Special attention is given to projects in the future of healthcare using artificial intelligence, including AI for augmented diagnosis, personalised medicine, medical research, prevention, and pandemic preparedness.
- Special attention is given to greentech and technologies that reduce human impacts on the natural environment, including cleantech, agritech, and greener smart city.
How to apply
- Register as a Canadian applicant by clicking the register button at the bottom of the page.
- Submit an expression of interest form.
- Complete and submit the international consortium project proposal package, including the Eureka project application form, the NRC IRAP Canadian Annex form, and the draft international project consortium agreement.
- Eligible project partners complete their national funding body proposal and funding agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP reviews registrations and contacts applicants if more information is required.
- Expression of interest submissions are evaluated by the applicant's NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- International consortium project proposals are evaluated by an NRC IRAP evaluation team, and the results are shared with both national funding bodies for joint selection.
- Eligible project partners complete funding proposals and sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Program
What is the Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
The Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports collaborative industrial R&D projects between eligible Canadian and French companies, with Canadian SMEs able to receive up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs up to $500,000 CAD. It focuses on innovative civilian products, processes, or technology-based services.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program, you must:
The project consortium must include at least 1 eligible Canadian company and 1 eligible French company.
The Canadian applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The consortium partners must agree on a plan for intellectual property rights and commercialization.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects focused on co-development, adaptation, and/or validation.
Projects developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services for civilian use.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Sonia.Nour@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals available?
The Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-France 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals is a Grant and Funding