How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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)

What are CQRDA — INNOV-R's eligibility criterias?

Projects must involve at least one company established in Quebec. Projects must include a public research institute in Quebec (university, CCTT, CRP).

CQRDA — INNOV-R

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Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec

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Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

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Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)

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Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project in the

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Projects or activities eligible for this grant must involve at least one company established in Quebec and one public research institute in Quebec (university, CCTT, CRP).

Encouraging the emergence of innovative technologies and practices for faster progress towards Quebec's greenhouse gas reduction goals
Facilitating the dissemination of new knowledge in greenhouse gas reduction
Supporting the patenting of new technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gases
Promoting collaboration among research and innovation stakeholders in greenhouse gas emissions reduction
Involving university, college, and company researchers in collaborative innovation projects targeting greenhouse gas reduction solutions
Engaging companies and organizations that use the technologies and practices developed in the projects
Boosting investments in innovation focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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$ 200,000

Creating an AI system to optimize heating in public buildings with Laval University

$ 250,000

Research on solar energy optimization with Concordia University

$ 235,000

Developing urban green spaces to capture CO2 in collaboration with Université de Montréal

$ 200,000

Development of biodegradable packaging materials in collaboration with McGill University

$ 250,000

Developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure with École Polytechnique Montréal

$ 250,000

Implementing biogas systems in agricultural settings working with Université de Sherbrooke

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The INNOV-R grant program aims to support collaborative research projects with a high potential for reducing GHGs in Quebec. Eligibility criteria include the involvement of a Quebec-based company and a public research institute in the project.

Projects must involve at least one Quebec-based company and one public research institute in Quebec (university, CET, CRP).

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Eligible companies for this grant include:

Companies established in Quebec

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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. While the specific ineligible types are not mentioned in the grant context, common exclusions in grant programs typically include subsectors like tobacco, gambling, and adult entertainment.

Tobacco companies
Gambling companies
Adult entertainment companies

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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:

Direct project costs such as salaries, benefits, and subcontracting;
Material and supply costs;
Equipment costs;
Travel and subsistence costs directly related to project activities;
Service costs related to the project;
Intellectual property rights protection costs.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:

Relevance of the project's objectives to the reduction of GHG emissions in Quebec
Quality and feasibility of the project plan
Potential impact on accelerating progress towards GHG reduction goals in Quebec
Contribution to innovation and knowledge dissemination in GHG reduction
Collaboration between industry and research organizations
Involvement of key stakeholders

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Gather the required documents for the project submission such as the Program Guide, the Guidelines for filling out the GHG Annex Form, the GHG Annex Form, and the CQRDA application form.

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Submit the project before the submission deadline, which is October 18, 2024, using the provided contact information: 418 545-5520 | projetsRD@cqrda.ca.

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There is relevant additional information for this grant:

Applicants must ensure that their projects align with the program's objectives and funding modalities.
Collaboration between Quebec-based companies and public research institutes is required for project eligibility.