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CQRDA — PSO-International - "C" - QC - Canada

CQRDA — PSO-International

Last Update: April 3, 2025
"C", QC
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

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.

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

projetsRD@cqrda.ca
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