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CRIAQ — INNOV-R
Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Exploring-Innovation call is now open and shows a Form of intent date of 12/06/2026 and a project submission deadline of 17/07/2026, while the INNOV-R page now shows less program detail and mainly points to the guide and contact paths.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Exploring-Innovation call is now open and shows a Form of intent date of 12/06/2026 and a project submission deadline of 17/07/2026, while the INNOV-R page now shows less program detail and mainly points to the guide and contact paths.
Exploring-Innovation now open with 2026 intake dates
The Exploring-Innovation Québec call is now open, with a Form of intent (LoI) date of 12/06/2026 and a project submission deadline of 17/07/2026 now visible. A project submission link and a contact-us path are also surfaced on the program page, replacing the earlier closed-call presentation. On the INNOV-R Academic page, the objectives and eligibility text that previously described the call are no longer shown, and the page now mainly presents the program contact and the complete guide link. No funding amount or percentage change is visible in the updated content.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
October 15, 2024
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 pre-competitive research projects for technologies linked to aerospace and space
- Development of technologies for sustainable aerospace, future air mobility, and digital aviation systems
- Projects aimed at exploring emerging technologies and validating technological elements
Documents Needed
- General funding application form
- GES reduction assessment form
- Letter of intent, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec universities
- Quebec CCTTs
- Quebec public research centres
- Quebec companies with production or R&D activities
- Quebec NPOs with production or R&D activities
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
- Step 1: Contact the responsible RSRI
- Identify the RSRI linked to your sector.
- Request the application forms and relevant documentation.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the general funding form.
- Complete the GES reduction form.
- Request free support for the GHG calculation section, if needed.
- Step 3: Submit the letter of intent, if applicable
- File the LOI before the deadline.
- Step 4: Submit the full project application
- Send the detailed application to the responsible RSRI before the final deadline.
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 pre-competitive research projects for technologies linked to aerospace and space
Development of technologies for sustainable aerospace, future air mobility, and digital aviation systems
Projects aimed at exploring emerging technologies and validating technological elements
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