Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
- Open continuously
Overview
The Innovation and Knowledge component of the Évolution-Compétences program aims to enhance workforce skills development and labor market needs through innovative projects and research, offering up to 100% coverage of eligible expenses. Eligible activities include diagnostics, innovative training development, and collaborative knowledge enhancement events.
At a glance
Funding available
- Conduct research and development activities
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
- All structures
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for this grant program include:- Member associations of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail.- Private organizations.- Public organizations.Applicants must demonstrate they have the necessary resources and expertise to carry out the proposed project.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant targets companies and organizations operating in specific regions within Quebec, focusing on regional development goals through innovation in workforce skills development.
- Laurentides
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Mauricie
- Côte-Nord
- Estrie
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Laval
- Jamésie (region Nord-du-Québec)
- Capitale-Nationale
- Lanaudière
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.