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 INNOV-R — CRIAQ?

INNOV-R — CRIAQ is funded by Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)

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

The company can be a large enterprise (OEM), a mid-sized company, or an SME involved in pre-competitive research projects. The research partnership must be collaborative, involving academic and industrial stakeholders. The project must focus on aerospace and space technology applications related to sustainable aerospace, future air mobility, and digital aviation systems.

INNOV-R — CRIAQ

grant_single|update January 24, 2025

QC, Canada

Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec

grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single_labels|preview

grant_single_labels|projects

grant_single_labels|admissibility

grant_single_labels|criteria

grant_single_labels|apply

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

grant_single_labels|documents

grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing

grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|projectCostPercent

grant_single|deadlines

grant_single|closingDate March 27, 2024

grant_single|financingType

Grant and Funding

grant_single|eligibleIndustries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

grant_single|grantors

Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)

grant_single|status

grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels|preview

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

grant_single_labels|projects

This grant is structured to include entities within the province of Quebec, as indicated by the focus on Quebec's aerospace industry. While specific eligible areas are not detailed in the provided context, the emphasis is evidently on supporting regional technology and research collaborations.

Organizations within Quebec's aerospace industry framework.

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 225,000

Development of an energy efficient avionics system with McGill University

$ 225,000

Smart materials development with University of Toronto to minimize aircraft weight

$ 190,000

Optimization of AI algorithms for drone navigation with UBC

$ 200,000

Development of a green propulsion system at Concordia University

$ 200,000

Exploring bio-based materials for aircraft manufacturing with Laval University

$ 250,000

Investigation of renewable energy sources for ground support equipment with University of Calgary

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for the Exploration-Innovation grant is determined by specific criteria related to the nature of the company and its collaborative capabilities.

The applicant must be a large enterprise (OEM), a mid-sized company, or a small or medium enterprise (SME).
The project must involve a research partnership, typically with collaboration between industry and academia.
The project should focus on pre-competitive research for technologies related to aeronautics and space, covering sustainable aerospace, future air mobility, and digital aviation systems.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

This grant is open to large enterprises (OEMs), mid-sized companies, and small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in submitting a pre-competitive research project for technologies related to aeronautics and space applications, such as sustainable aerospace, future air mobility, and digital aviation systems.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The grant focuses on fostering innovation and exploration in aerospace and space-related technologies. It supports research activities that explore new applications and validate technological elements within the industry.

Projects exploring the potential of emerging technologies for aerospace applications.
Validation of technological elements in research proposals guided by industry standards.

grant_single_labels|criteria

- Access and benefit from the collective intelligence of industrial and academic partners. - Reduce the risk and share the costs of R&D. - Public funding can reach up to 80% of the project's monetary value. - Other partners such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), PARI, or MITACS may co-finance the project depending on the proposal. - Leverage effect generated by financial contributions: - Up to $5 obtained for every $1 invested per project. - Up to $20 obtained for every $1 invested (on average) per company. - Personalized support from the project idea stage until project completion.

grant_single_labels|apply

Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Intent Form Submission
- Complete the Formulaire d'intention (LoI) by the specified deadline.
- Include preliminary details about your research project and objectives.
Step 2: Full Project Proposal Submission
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal detailing research objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
- Submit the full project proposal by the final submission deadline.
Step 3: Collaboration Confirmation
- Ensure collaboration with industry and academic partners is formalized.
- Gather all necessary letters of support or collaboration agreements.
Step 4: Access Portal and Submit
- Log into the designated portal provided by the funding body.
- Upload the full proposal and all supporting documents.
- Review the submission for completeness and accuracy before finalizing.
Step 5: Confirmation and Record
- Receive a confirmation email with your application reference number upon submission.
- Keep a record of the confirmation for future correspondence and tracking.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Public funding for projects can cover up to 80% of the project’s monetary value.
The program encourages collaboration by allowing project co-financing with organizations such as NSERC, PARI, or MITACS.
The leverage effect allows projects to obtain up to $5 for every $1 invested, and companies overall up to $20 for every $1 invested on average.
Projects have access to the collective intelligence of both industrial and academic partners.
A personalized support system is provided from the project's inception to completion.
Projects usually have a maximum duration of 3 years, but this can vary depending on specific call requirements.
Non-subsidized contributions may be eligible for tax credits, such as the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit, according to current program criteria.
Management fees apply to the total project value, and details can be clarified by contacting the project portfolio team.