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CRIAQ International
Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
CRIAQ International supports collaborative international R&D projects with commercialization potential for product or process technologies, offering CRIAQ funding of up to $500,000 per year (maximum $1,500,000 over 2–3 years). Eligible activities are R&D carried out in Québec within a partnership involving at least one Québec SME, one Québec research organization, and one international industrial or research partner.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative R&D projects with international partners that are intended to lead to the commercialization of new or improved product technologies.
- Collaborative R&D projects with international partners that are intended to lead to the commercialization of new or improved process technologies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based small and medium-sized industrial enterprises (SMEs)
- International industrial companies (as project partners)
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec (for the Québec SME industrial partner and Québec-based research organization, and for eligible activities carried out in Québec).
Additional information
- CRIAQ and Espace Aéro networks can be leveraged to help identify and qualify potential partners in targeted international collaboration countries.
- Participants can benefit from guidance and support throughout the process.
- The program offers opportunities to take part in networking and development missions to increase visibility.
- CRIAQ’s project portfolio team can support the setup of a national (Québec) project agreement and, on a case-by-case basis, help guide the ratification of an international agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CRIAQ International Program
What is the CRIAQ International?
CRIAQ International supports collaborative international R&D projects with commercialization potential for product or process technologies, offering CRIAQ funding of up to $500,000 per year (maximum $1,500,000 over 2–3 years). Eligible activities are R&D carried out in Québec within a partnership involving at least one Québec SME, one Québec research organization, and one international industrial or research partner.
How much funding can be received?
CRIAQ International Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CRIAQ International program?
To be eligible for the CRIAQ International program, you must:
At least 1 Québec SME industrial partner.
At least 1 Québec research organization.
At least 1 international industrial or research partner.
What expenses are eligible under CRIAQ International?
Collaborative R&D projects with international partners that are intended to lead to the commercialization of new or improved product technologies.
Collaborative R&D projects with international partners that are intended to lead to the commercialization of new or improved process technologies.
Who can I contact for more information about the CRIAQ International?
You can contact Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) by email at nicolas.dodane@criaq.aero.
Where is the CRIAQ International available?
The CRIAQ International program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CRIAQ International a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CRIAQ International is a Partnering and Collaboration