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CQRDA — PSO-v2A
Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 350,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 11, 2024
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $350,000 per project to support collaborative research and innovation in excellence clusters. It funds structuring projects that connect businesses with research partners and strengthen productivity and innovation in Quebec.
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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
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 11, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and innovation projects
- Projects addressing strategic issues for excellence-cluster sectors
- Projects that build or strengthen research and innovation partnerships
- Projects that help value public research expertise and results
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed funding application form, including annexes
- Excel budget tables
- Support letter from the related excellence cluster
- Short CV of the main researcher or project lead
- Project timeline and partner commitment letters
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec non-profit organizations
- Quebec health and social services institutions
- Quebec education and higher education institutions
- Quebec public research establishments
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed on the RENA public-contracts registry
- Organizations on the non-compliant francization list
- State-owned or government-controlled companies
- Organizations under bankruptcy or creditor protection
- Businesses mainly active in weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, tobacco, or drugs
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, and benefits
- Student scholarships and participation compensation
- Materials, consumables, and supplies
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Professional fees, subcontracting, travel, knowledge dissemination, and IP management
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Refundable federal and provincial taxes
- Land purchase
- Building purchase, construction, or expansion
- Depreciation expenses
- Expenses incurred before application submission
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible files are then reviewed by a selection committee.
- The Ministère limits approvals according to the available budget.
- Applicants receive a decision within 10 to 15 business days after approval.
- A subsidy agreement is signed for selected projects.
Additional information
- All application documents must be submitted in French.
- An information session was held on October 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
- The Ministère issues an electronic acknowledgment within two business days after submission.
- Successful projects are announced on the Ministère’s website or by press release.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CQRDA — PSO-v2A Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CQRDA — PSO-v2A. 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.
What is the CQRDA — PSO-v2A?
This program provides up to $350,000 per project to support collaborative research and innovation in excellence clusters. It funds structuring projects that connect businesses with research partners and strengthen productivity and innovation in Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
CQRDA — PSO-v2A Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $350,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CQRDA — PSO-v2A program?
To be eligible for the CQRDA — PSO-v2A program, you must:
Submitted through the relevant RSRI.
Supported by an ACCORD excellence cluster.
Project in Quebec with three companies.
What expenses are eligible under CQRDA — PSO-v2A?
Collaborative research and innovation projects
Projects addressing strategic issues for excellence-cluster sectors
Projects that build or strengthen research and innovation partnerships
Projects that help value public research expertise and results
Who can I contact for more information about the CQRDA — PSO-v2A?
You can contact Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) by email at accord@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 545-5520.
Where is the CQRDA — PSO-v2A available?
The CQRDA — PSO-v2A program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the CQRDA — PSO-v2A a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CQRDA — PSO-v2A is a Researchers And Facilities