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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
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CRIAQ International. 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 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:
Collaborative partnership includes at least 1 Québec SME industrial partner.
Collaborative partnership includes at least 1 Québec research organization.
Collaborative partnership includes 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