The CRITM — INNOV-R SME grant offers up to $450,000 in non-repayable funding to support SMEs in developing innovative industrial research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible activities include engineering breakthroughs in the metal transformation sector and the advancement of environmentally friendly technologies.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 450,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

250 employees maximum

Audience

All groups

Activities funded

Development of innovative industrial research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the metal transformation sector.
Implementation of new technologies that facilitate the reduction of GHG emissions.
Collaborative innovation projects focused on discovering solutions for GHG emissions reduction.
Development of intellectual property related to new technologies aimed at reducing GHG emissions.
Strengthening the adoption of clean technologies within the metal transformation industry.
Stimulating investments in innovation focused on reducing GHG emissions.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a member of the CRITM.
The project must be connected to one or more CRITM research axes such as transformation processes, advanced metallic product design, ecological footprint reduction, or digital innovation.
The application must be submitted by an SME with 250 employees or less, incorporated under federal or Quebec laws, registered with the Quebec enterprise registrar, and having a business presence and activities in Quebec.
The SME must be able to cover 50% of the eligible project costs and demonstrate growth potential, providing financial statements for the last two years and a business plan alongside the letter of intent.
All project partners must become members of the CRITM for the project's duration.
The project must have a minimum of two business partners, including at least one SME.
The applicant must submit a letter of engagement from partners detailing their contribution and anticipated outcomes.

Who is eligible?

Regular members of the Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en transformation métallique (CRITM)
Companies involved in the transformation of metals such as steel, aluminum, and other critical and strategic minerals
Businesses in sectors including Extraction and Concentration, Primary Production, First, Second, and Third Transformation, Finished Products, and Metal Recycling
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with 250 employees or less, incorporated under federal or Quebec laws, registered in Québec's businesses registrar, and operating production and/or R&D activities in Quebec

Eligible geographic areas

Companies with a place of business in the Province of Quebec, Canada.

How to apply

Declaration of Intent

Prepare and submit a letter of intent before the deadline of March 20, 2025.
Include preliminary project details for initial assessment.

Preparation of the complete application

Develop the complete application with proof of support from the SME member of the CRITM.
Include the financial statements from the last two years and a business plan outlining the planned deployment of the developed technology.

Submission of the complete request

Send the complete application before May 16, 2025.
Provide all required information according to the guidelines of the INNOV-R SME applicant guide.

Follow-up and confirmation

Wait for the confirmation of receipt and preliminary approval from CRITM.
Establish a partnership agreement on intellectual property management with all partners, to be completed within three months following approval.

Additional information

The CRITM offers assistance to applicants to validate their proposals and simulate budgets to align with program standards.
The CRITM does not claim intellectual property rights for funded projects but requires an agreement on IP management among partners.
An intellectual property management agreement must be signed with all partners within three months of official confirmation (or six months in some cases).
Contact information is provided for further inquiries.

Contacts

jfstcyr@critm.ca

418 446-7187

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MTRIC — INNOV-R SME Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MTRIC — INNOV-R SME. 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 MTRIC — INNOV-R SME?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the MTRIC — INNOV-R SME program?

To be eligible for the MTRIC — INNOV-R SME program, you must: The company must be a regular member of the CRITM. The company must be an SME (small or medium-sized enterprise) with 250 employees or less, constituted according to federal or Quebec laws, registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register, and have a place of business and production and/or R&D activities in Quebec. The company must demonstrate the ability to finance 50% of the project's eligible costs and have potential for growth.

What expenses are eligible under MTRIC — INNOV-R SME?

Development of innovative industrial research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the metal transformation sector. Implementation of new technologies that facilitate the reduction of GHG emissions. Collaborative innovation projects focused on discovering solutions for GHG emissions reduction. Development of intellectual property related to new technologies aimed at reducing GHG emissions. Strengthening the adoption of clean technologies within the metal transformation industry. Stimulating investments in innovation focused on reducing GHG emissions.