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CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: CRIAQ updated INNOV-R with later form-of-intent and project submission deadlines, and the INNOV-R Academic page now shows less eligibility and project-detail content.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: CRIAQ updated INNOV-R with later form-of-intent and project submission deadlines, and the INNOV-R Academic page now shows less eligibility and project-detail content.
INNOV-R deadlines moved later and eligibility details were reduced
On the Exploring-Innovation Program page, the form of intent deadline moved to 11/09/2026 and the project submission deadline moved to 16/10/2026, and the call status text now shows on-going. On the INNOV-R Academic page, the eligibility criteria and project-requirement content is no longer visible, and the page now presents a much shorter description of the call, including the GHG-reduction project messaging without the prior Quebec-focused detail.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports collaborative research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec. Funding can reach up to $500,000 per year under the regular stream, or up to $499,999 total under the express stream.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research projects with high potential to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec.
- Development of a new product or new process, or significant improvement of an existing product or process.
- Innovative projects with technological uncertainties and R&D steps to carry out.
Documents Needed
- General funding application form
- GES form: INNOV-R
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec universities
- Quebec CCTTs
- Quebec public research centres established in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- Applicants in default of obligations to the Government of Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Research salaries, wages, and benefits
- Student scholarships
- Materials, consumables, and supplies
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Professional fees, travel, subcontracting, and knowledge dissemination costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already funded by the Quebec government, the FECC, or similar public programs
- Transactions between related companies or partners
- Recurring costs such as annual subscriptions and software updates
- Expenses incurred before the detailed application was submitted
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality and innovation level
- Quality of the partnership and benefits for industrial partners
- Project management realism, including timeline and fit between budget and objectives
- Project impacts for Quebec
- Ability of the solution to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec
How to apply
- Contact the responsible person at the RSRI for your sector to obtain the general funding application form.
- Contact the responsible person at the RSRI for your sector to obtain the GES: INNOV-R form.
- Complete and sign the two required forms.
- Submit the application to the responsible RSRI for your sector.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed on scientific quality and GHG reduction potential.
- Scientific evaluation counts for 50% of the final score.
- GHG reduction potential evaluation counts for 50% of the final score.
- Projects are reviewed for feasibility, partnership quality, and deployment risks.
- Successful applicants must follow the program’s communication requirements after approval.
Additional information
- Projects must mention support from the Government of Quebec in related communications.
- The maximum project duration is 3 years.
- Management fees apply to the total project value.
- Unsubsidized contributions may be eligible for SR&ED tax credits, subject to standard criteria.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CRIAQ — INNOV-R Program
What is the CRIAQ — INNOV-R?
Supports collaborative research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec. Funding can reach up to $500,000 per year under the regular stream, or up to $499,999 total under the express stream.
How much funding can be received?
CRIAQ — INNOV-R Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CRIAQ — INNOV-R program?
To be eligible for the CRIAQ — INNOV-R program, you must:
Quebec public research institute lead
Quebec company or NPO partner required
Project must reduce GHG emissions
What expenses are eligible under CRIAQ — INNOV-R?
Collaborative research projects with high potential to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec.
Development of a new product or new process, or significant improvement of an existing product or process.
Innovative projects with technological uncertainties and R&D steps to carry out.
Who can I contact for more information about the CRIAQ — INNOV-R?
You can contact Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) by email at nicolas.dodane@criaq.aero or by phone at 514 313-7561 poste 2422.
Where is the CRIAQ — INNOV-R available?
The CRIAQ — INNOV-R program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CRIAQ — INNOV-R a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CRIAQ — INNOV-R is a Researchers And Facilities