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Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health
Proof-of-concept funding for human health genomics
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 11, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 200,000 per project to support human health genomics collaborations in Quebec. It funds proof-of-concept projects that can lead to implementation, commercialization, or subsequent funding.
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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
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 11, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of a proof of concept in human health genomics
- Applied omics technology projects with implementation or commercialization potential
- Projects that validate a technology, target, or biomarker for user adoption
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project budget template
- Letters of co-funding or support
- Supplier quotations
- Relevant supporting documents for co-funding
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Universities and colleges in Quebec
- Research institutions with a research mandate in Quebec
- Companies
- Industrial consortia
- Non-profit organizations, hospitals, and government organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-academic organizations acting only as funders, without a user role
- Organizations whose only role is financial or in-kind contribution
- Projects focused on new fundamental discoveries rather than proof of concept
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Consumables and supplies
- Third-party services or outsourcing
- General and administrative fees
- Small equipment purchase or rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries or bonuses for the principal investigator, co-investigators, and senior management of the non-academic partner
- Indirect project costs and institutional overhead
- Entertainment, gifts, and alcohol
- Training, tuition, thesis preparation, and teaching materials
- Commercialization costs beyond the proof-of-concept phase
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Importance of the user need and added value of the omics solution
- Scientific excellence and feasibility of the project
- Potential for implementation, commercialization, or follow-on funding
- Socioeconomic benefits for Quebec
- Financial fit and quality of co-funding plan
How to apply
1
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).
2
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.
3
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).
4
Submission Confirmation
- Check for the receipt of a confirmation email after submission.
- Keep the confirmation email for future reference.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility after the deadline.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by an independent peer committee.
- Applicants receive a decision notice and a summary of strengths and weaknesses.
- Funding is released only after a signed agreement and required conditions are met.
- Final reports and a closing meeting are required before the last payment is released.
Additional information
- Only one application per program cycle may be submitted by the academic project leader.
- Resubmission is allowed once after the first evaluation, with reviewer feedback addressed.
- Selected projects are expected to begin on January 1, 2027.
- Applications must include EDI considerations in the project design.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health Program
What is the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health?
This program provides up to CAD 200,000 per project to support human health genomics collaborations in Quebec. It funds proof-of-concept projects that can lead to implementation, commercialization, or subsequent funding.
How much funding can be received?
Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health program?
To be eligible for the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health program, you must:
Academic researcher and non-academic partner required.
Human health proof-of-concept project in Quebec.
At least 1:1 co-funding secured.
What expenses are eligible under Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health?
Development of a proof of concept in human health genomics
Applied omics technology projects with implementation or commercialization potential
Projects that validate a technology, target, or biomarker for user adoption
Who can I contact for more information about the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health?
You can contact Génome Québec by email at integration@genomequebec.com or by phone at 514 398-0668 #202.
Where is the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health available?
The Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health is a Researchers And Facilities