The Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health provides funding up to $200,000 for projects aimed at developing innovative genomics solutions in the human health sector. Eligible activities include establishing a proof of concept that can be commercialized or implemented by the project partners.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding from Génome Québec ranges between $50,000 and $200,000 per project, which can only be disbursed to the academic partner.
Co-funding is required from project partners, matching at least 50% of Génome Québec funds, which can include in-kind contributions if they are located in Quebec.
Total project budget may range from $100,000 to $400,000, or potentially more.
Project duration must last between a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 24 months.

Activities funded

Development of innovative solutions in the human health sector through academic and non-academic collaboration.
Establishment of proof of concept initiatives in Quebec related to genomics, epigenomics, and other omic sciences.
Projects addressing the needs of non-academic partners, including companies, hospitals, and government organizations.
Research involving genomics or multiomic sciences to meet clearly identified health needs.
Implementation of projects aiming for commercialization by non-academic partners.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 60,000

Expand organic vegetable farm to include permaculture systems

$ 30,000

Launch an independent arts festival showcasing local talent

$ 75,000

Launch a community-supported renewable energy project

$ 30,000

Establish a food waste reduction initiative in urban schools

$ 50,000

Develop an interactive digital literacy program for seniors

Eligibility

Teams must consist of at least one researcher affiliated with a public research institution in Quebec (university, college, or an institution with a research mandate) and one non-academic partner for implementation or commercialization of the results.
Eligible non-academic partners include companies (Quebec, Canadian or international), industrial consortia, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and government organizations (federal, provincial, municipal).
Projects must focus on human health and address a specific need of the non-academic partner.
Projects must be carried out in Quebec and involve omic or multiomic sciences such as genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, metagenomics, nutrigenomics, pharmacogenomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, or bioinformatics.
Non-academic partners must show their capability to use, implement, or commercialize the project results.
Teams must provide co-funding to match Génome Québec funds (1:1), with in-kind contributions accepted if they originate from Quebec, excluding the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie of Quebec (MEIE).

Who is eligible?

The Genomics Integration Program – Human Health invites applications from collaborative teams comprising an academic researcher associated with a public research institution in Quebec and a non-academic partner. Eligible non-academic partners include, but are not limited to:- Companies based in Quebec, Canada or internationally- Industrial consortia- Non-profit organizations- Hospitals- Government organizations at the federal, provincial or municipal levelsThese entities should have the capability to implement, use, or commercialize the research results.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Opening a deposit account

Contact Génome Québec at the address Integration@genomequebec.com to create a deposit account.
Make sure to make this request before May 5, 2025, at noon (ET).

Preparation of the request

Draft a project proposal including a proof of concept and the planned innovations.
Gather the necessary documents such as the program presentation, the call for proposals, the application form, the budget template, the financial guidelines, and the support letter template.

Submission of the request

Log in to the Génome Québec portal to download and submit all required documents.
Carefully fill out the online application form.
Finalize the submission by May 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM (ET).

Submission Confirmation

Check for the receipt of a confirmation email after submission.
Keep the confirmation email for future reference.

Additional information

Application must be submitted through the Génome Québec Application Portal before the specified deadline.
An account must be requested via email to Génome Québec by noon on the deadline day to proceed with the application submission.
The academic partner is designated as the recipient of the funds from Génome Québec.
Génome Québec requires co-funding to be obtained from sources other than the Ministère de l’Économie et de l'Innovation et de l’Énergie of Quebec (MEIE).
In-kind contributions are valued if they occur within Quebec.
The total project duration should range between a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 24 months.
For further inquiries, applicants may contact Arnaud Cheuk, Manager of Partnership Development, via email.

Contacts

Integration@genomequebec.com

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To be eligible for the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health program, you must: Teams must include one non-academic partner responsible for implementing or commercializing the results. Eligible non-academic organizations include companies (Quebec, Canadian, or international), industrial consortia, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and government organizations. Non-academic partners must demonstrate their capacity to use, implement, or commercialize the project results.