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Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Innovation and Knowledge component of the Évolution-Compétences program supports projects that improve knowledge of workforce skills development and labour market needs. Financial assistance can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Évolution-Compétences Innovation and Knowledge Component grant aims to foster innovative approaches in workforce skill development. Eligible projects include activities that enhance knowledge related to skill development and address the needs of the labour market through various innovative and collaborative efforts.
- Development of diagnostics, analyses, or studies to enhance understanding of skills development like human and behavioral skill training methods.
- Creation and dissemination of innovative training programs to pilot groups, followed by evaluations of these training initiatives.
- Organization of collaborative activities focused on developing knowledge or promoting professions with workforce needs, facilitated by multiple labour market partners.
Documents Needed
- Project description summary
- Application form
- Supporting information on the applicant’s resources and expertise
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Member associations of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail
- Private organizations
- Public organizations
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- Quebec government ministries, agencies, and state-owned enterprises
- Federal government ministries, agencies, and Crown corporations
- Organizations funded more than 50% by public funds
Eligible expenses
The eligible projects for this grant focus on enhancing the understanding of workforce skills development and addressing training needs through innovative approaches. The activities emphasize research, pilot projects, and collaborative efforts to promote a culture of continual learning and skill development.
- Development of diagnostics, analyses, or studies aimed at improving knowledge related to skill development, such as literature reviews on effective workforce training methods.
- Development and implementation of innovative training programs, dissemination to pilot groups, and evaluation of these programs.
- Organization of collaborative activities related to knowledge development or highlighting professions that require labor.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Training delivered in a language other than French, except in specific cases allowed by Quebec law
- Projects that can be funded under another FDRCMO or FDMT subsidy program
- Activities related to human resources management
- Activities started before the agreement is signed by all parties
Eligible geographic areas
- Capitale-Nationale
- Côte-Nord
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Jamésie (Nord-du-Québec)
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Mauricie
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission, and processing time varies by call for projects.
- Incomplete applications are not analyzed.
- Selected promoters are invited to develop the project in full with CRPMT support.
- The process may lead to project approval and implementation.
Additional information
Projects must demonstrate the resources and expertise necessary for implementation and should be completed within 24 months.
- Eligible clients include members of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail, private organizations, and public organizations.
- Financial assistance can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.
- Salaries and fees up to $150 per hour and $90,000 annually per person are eligible for funding, including consultants, researchers, and training personnel.
- Miscellaneous eligible expenses include essential inputs (software, specialized tools, etc.), educational or promotional materials, administrative support costs, and costs related to the training of individuals with disabilities.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the allocated funds are exhausted.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component. 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 Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component?
The Innovation and Knowledge component of the Évolution-Compétences program supports projects that improve knowledge of workforce skills development and labour market needs. Financial assistance can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component program?
To be eligible for the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component program, you must:
Member association, private or public organization
Must have required resources and expertise
What expenses are eligible under Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component?
The Évolution-Compétences Innovation and Knowledge Component grant aims to foster innovative approaches in workforce skill development. Eligible projects include activities that enhance knowledge related to skill development and address the needs of the labour market through various innovative and collaborative efforts. Development of diagnostics, analyses, or studies to enhance understanding of skills development like human and behavioral skill training methods.
Creation and dissemination of innovative training programs to pilot groups, followed by evaluations of these training initiatives.
Organization of collaborative activities focused on developing knowledge or promoting professions with workforce needs, facilitated by multiple labour market partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component?
You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT).
Where is the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component available?
The Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component is a Grant and Funding