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CQRDA — INNOV-R
Collaborative GHG reduction research in Quebec
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
An Institut de recherche public du Québec (IRPQ), namely a university, a centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT) or a public research centre established in Quebec.
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Overview
INNOV-R | Académique supports collaborative research projects in Quebec for public research institutes, with up to 40% of eligible expenses in the regular pathway and up to 50% in the express pathway. It funds new products, new processes, and significant improvements that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and development projects with a high potential to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec.
- Development of a new product or a new process.
- Significant improvement of an existing product or process.
Documents Needed
- Detailed application form, signed, including Part A: Project Quality and Part B: Potential reduction of GHG emissions in Quebec
- Letter of intent (LDI), if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- An Institut de recherche public du Québec (IRPQ), namely a university, a centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT) or a public research centre established in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Companies registered in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
- Companies that have defaulted on their obligations to the Government of Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Direct research costs and eligible in-kind contributions linked to the project, provided they are auditable, specifically related to R&D, necessary to the project, incurred for the project and would otherwise have to be paid for at equal or greater cost.
- Salaries, wages and benefits; student scholarships.
- Materials, consumables and supplies; equipment purchase or rental up to 25% of total eligible expenses, with equipment value of 25,000 $ or less before taxes.
- Intellectual property operating costs; professional fees; travel and stay; monetary compensation for participation; knowledge dissemination; platform fees; subcontracting fees.
- Project management and reporting fees up to 5% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of 50,000 $.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses that have already benefited from financial aid from the Ministry or any other Quebec government program funded by the FECC.
- Transactions between related companies or partners.
- Recurring costs such as annual subscription fees and software update fees.
- Expenses incurred before the date the detailed application is filed, including expenses for which the company has already entered into contractual commitments.
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated on two components: scientific evaluation (50% of the final score) and evaluation of GHG reduction potential in Quebec (50%).
- Scientific quality and degree of innovation.
- Quality of the partnership and benefits for industrial partners.
- Project management: realism of the schedule, adequacy of the budget and project objectives; benefits for Quebec.
- GHG reduction potential: capacity to reduce emissions during the first 10 years of commercialization, compliance with ISO 14064-2 principles using a realistic reference scenario, and risks linked to deployment.
How to apply
- Contact the responsible person at the RSRI corresponding to your project sector to obtain the detailed application form, GHG support and relevant documentation.
- Fill out and sign the detailed application form, including Part A: Project Quality and Part B: Potential reduction of GHG emissions in Quebec.
- File the application with the RSRI corresponding to your project sector.
- Submit the letter of intent (LDI), if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted applications are evaluated on two components: scientific evaluation (50% of the final score) and evaluation of GHG reduction potential in Quebec (50%).
- Any communications related to the subsidy must mention financial support from the Government of Quebec under INNOV-R and comply with the public communications guide for beneficiaries under the Plan pour une économie verte 2030.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CQRDA — INNOV-R Program
What is the CQRDA — INNOV-R?
INNOV-R | Académique supports collaborative research projects in Quebec for public research institutes, with up to 40% of eligible expenses in the regular pathway and up to 50% in the express pathway. It funds new products, new processes, and significant improvements that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
CQRDA — INNOV-R Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CQRDA — INNOV-R program?
To be eligible for the CQRDA — INNOV-R program, you must:
The main applicant must be an Institut de recherche public du Québec (IRPQ): a university, a centre collégial de transfert de technologie (CCTT) or a public research centre established in Quebec.
The project must involve at least one company or OBNL established in Quebec with internal production or R&D activities.
The project must demonstrate the potential to reduce at least 100,000 tonnes of CO2e in Quebec during the 10 years after commercialization.
What expenses are eligible under CQRDA — INNOV-R?
Collaborative research and development projects with a high potential to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec.
Development of a new product or a new process.
Significant improvement of an existing product or process.
Who can I contact for more information about the CQRDA — INNOV-R?
You can contact Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) by email at projetsrd@cqrda.ca or by phone at 418-545-5520.
Where is the CQRDA — INNOV-R available?
The CQRDA — INNOV-R program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the CQRDA — INNOV-R?
CQRDA — INNOV-R is funded by Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)