CQRDA — INNOV-R

Who is eligible?

Eligible companies for this grant include:

• Companies established in Quebec

Who is not eligible

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

Eligible expenses

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.

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

• Step 1: Review the guidelines and eligibility criteria for the grant program.
• Content: Understand the objectives, requirements, and conditions of the grant.
• Implications: Ensure that your project aligns with the focus areas and that you meet all the necessary criteria.
• Step 2: Prepare all required documents and information for the application.
• Content: Gather project details, financial information, and any supporting documentation.
• Implications: Ensure that you have all the necessary materials ready for submission to avoid delays.
• Step 3: Complete the application form as per the guidelines.
• Content: Fill out the application form accurately and provide all requested information.
• Implications: Incomplete or incorrect information may affect the evaluation of your proposal.
• Step 4: Submit the application by the specified deadline.
• Content: Ensure timely submission of the application with all required documents.
• Implications: Late submissions may not be considered, so adhere to the deadline.
• Step 5: Wait for the review and evaluation process to take place.
• Content: The review panel will assess the proposals based on the set criteria.
• Implications: Be patient during the evaluation period and be prepared for a potential follow-up or interview.

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.