
Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Collaborate with expert researchers at an academic institution
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Activities funded
This grant offers a wide array of funding opportunities suitable for research projects, organizational collaborations, and academic advancements. The eligible activities focus on individual and group research endeavors, partnerships, and development of research infrastructure.
- Individual and team research grants.
- Grants for research collaborations.
- Partnership-based research grants.
- Infrastructure and equipment grants.
- Research chairs including excellence and partnership chairs.
- Support for social innovation initiatives.
- Funding for research-creation and creative projects.
- Pilot programs for academic mobility.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 150,000
Developing a sustainable urban farming methodology through a partnership with McGill University
$ 400,000
Implementing a research project on renewable energy storage with a university
$ 280,000
Advancing marine biology research through a partnership with a university
$ 225,000
Creating a proof-of-concept for a smart waste management system in partnership with UBC
$ 525,000
Constructing a state-of-the-art robotic automation lab with the support of the University of Waterloo
$ 450,000
Launching a research cluster on AI in healthcare with the help of the University of Alberta
Eligibility
Summary: The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Must be a registered non-profit organization
- Must have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000
- Must be based in the United States
Who is eligible?
The type of company that can apply for this grant depends on the specific eligibility criteria set by the grant provider. It could be a small business, a non-profit organization, a research institution, a startup, or any other type of entity based on the focus and requirements of the grant. To determine eligibility, you would need to review the guidelines or criteria outlined by the grant organization.
How to apply
1
Initial contact
- Contact Marise Ouellet, at the Secretariat of the Permanent Committees, for guidance in the process.
- Obtain the required forms for submitting the application.
2
Preparation of the request
- Inform the vice-dean or associate dean for research, or the dean of the concerned faculty.
- Prepare the application file by including all the elements required by the Recognition Policy, such as the factual data grid.
3
Submission of the preliminary application
- Submit a request for designation as a rising research center to the VRRCI if official recognition has not yet been obtained.
- Submit the application to the Research Commission of Laval University (CRUL).
4
Reception of the designation (if relevant)
- Receive potential designation as an emerging research center with a one-time funding of $10,000.
- Use the funding to support the application process.
5
Follow-up of the request
Follow the procedure established by the CRUL for the evaluation and provide additional information if necessary.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- A VPN connection is required to access the Research Professional database from outside the Université Laval campus.
- Specific funding opportunities related to COVID-19 are available, with dedicated resources and tools developed in response to the pandemic.
- Internal competitions for research funding are managed by the VRRCI and require secure login access to participate.
- Diverse types of funding are available, including individual and team grants, infrastructure and equipment grants, and research partnership grants.
- The University also offers various research chairs, including Canada Excellence Research Chairs and Canada Research Chairs.
- Support is available for social innovation, research creation, and other pilot programs like faculty mobility.
- Advisors are available to assist with finding funding, answering program questions, and providing strategic advice to improve application success rates.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Centre de recherche université Laval Robert-Giffard. 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.
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