How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the CQRDA — PSO-International?

CQRDA — PSO-International is funded by Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)

What are CQRDA — PSO-International's eligibility criterias?

Eligible applicants include universities, centres collégiaux de transfert de technologie (CCTT), public research centres (CRP), and health and social services establishments involved in research and development. Industrial research sector groupings are also eligible.

CQRDA — PSO-International

Last Update: April 3, 2025

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Supports innovative international research and development partnerships

CQRDA — PSO-International at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)

Status

Opening Soon

Overview of the CQRDA — PSO-International program

The CQRDA — PSO-International grant aims to strengthen Quebec's innovation system and enhance competitiveness by supporting international research partnerships through projects of bilateral, multilateral, and significant scope. The program offers a maximum of $1,500,000 in funding, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, for projects involving collaborations among research institutions, universities, and both public and private sectors.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum financial assistance of $300,000 for bilateral projects.
Maximum financial assistance of $500,000 for multilateral projects.
Maximum financial assistance of $1,500,000 for large-scale projects.
The maximum financial support can represent up to 50% of the total eligible expenses.
The cumulative government support can cover up to 80% of the total eligible expenses.
Private contributions must account for at least 20% of the total eligible expenses.
The portion of the project outside Quebec must constitute at least 30% of the total budget.
Maximum project duration is 36 months.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 80,000

Launching a sustainable packaging initiative for food production

$ 60,000

Developing a virtual reality tour application for museums

$ 60,000

Implementing a solar panel system in a community center

$ 50,000

Developing a mobile app for local farmers' market

$ 150,000

Constructing a new training facility for vocational education

$ 75,000

Launching an online mental health support platform

Eligibility criteria of the CQRDA — PSO-International program

The applicant must be a university, a centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT), a public research centre (CRP), or an establishment within the health and social services network involved in various fields of research and development.
The applicant may also be an industrial research sector group.
The application must be supported by at least one Quebec research organization and one user environment.
For the international component, the project must involve at least one research organization or company outside Quebec.
Private contributions must represent at least 20% of the total eligible expenses.
The portion of the project outside Quebec must account for at least 30% of the total budget.

Who is eligible?

Universities
Collegial Technology Transfer Centers (CCTT)
Public Research Centers
Health and Social Services Network Establishments involved in various research and development fields
Sectoral Industrial Research Groups

Eligible geographic areas

Québec
Regions outside Québec (internationally)

How to apply to the CQRDA — PSO-International program

Preparation of application documents

Consult the program guide for all the necessary information to prepare the application file.
Complete the application form available on the CQRDA website.
Gather the required supporting documents to support the application, such as project details, partnerships, and the provisional budget.

Submission of the project

Submit the application documents using the means indicated by the CQRDA, while adhering to the requirements for format and content.

Waiting for the response

Participate in communication with the CQRDA, if necessary, to provide additional information.
Wait for the announcement of decisions regarding the submitted projects.

Additional information

The grant supports enhancing competitiveness through innovation in economic, social, environmental, and cultural sectors.
Collaboration is encouraged between universities, colleges, and industrial sectors both within and outside of Quebec, promoting bilateral and multilateral projects.
Private contributions must constitute a minimum of 20% of the total eligible project costs, while the out-of-Quebec portion should account for at least 30% of the total budget.
Financial assistance from this program can cover up to 50% of the total eligible expenses, while cumulative government assistance may cover up to 80%.
The maximum duration for funded projects is 36 months.
The maximum funding varies based on project scope: $300,000 for bilateral projects, $500,000 for multilateral projects, and $1,500,000 for large-scale projects.