
CQRDA — PSO-International
Last Update: July 22, 2025
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Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,500,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Opening Soon
Overview
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.
Activities funded
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
$ 150,000
Constructing a new training facility for vocational education
$ 75,000
Launching an online mental health support platform
$ 50,000
Developing a mobile app for local farmers' market
Eligibility
- 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
1
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.
2
Submission of the project
Submit the application documents using the means indicated by the CQRDA, while adhering to the requirements for format and content.
3
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.
Contacts
projetsRD@cqrda.ca
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