CQRDA — INNOV-R

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).

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

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.