grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateOctober 28, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation 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 in the field of

grant_single_labels|projects

Eligible projects must show high potential for reducing GHG emissions in Quebec, involving collaborative research with at least one public research institute in Quebec and must include innovative and technological uncertainties.
  • Collaboration with a public research institute in Quebec
  • Involvement of at least one Quebec-based company or non-profit
  • Substantial potential to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec
  • Submission via designated RSRI for the relevant sector
  • Calculation and validation of GHG emission reductions
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$1,200,000

Montreal
Innovative solar panel recycling with École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) to reduce electronic waste

$1,100,000

Quebec City
Research on sustainable urban agriculture methods in collaboration with Université Laval

$1,500,000

Sherbrooke
Development of a CO2 capture technology for industrial plants in collaboration with Université de Sherbrooke

$1,950,000

Montreal
Developing a zero-emission public transportation system in partnership with Polytechnique Montréal

$900,000

Montreal
Developing biodegradable packaging solutions for the food industry with Concordia University

$2,250,000

Montreal
Implementation of a smart energy grid in residential areas in collaboration with McGill University

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Projects eligible for the INNOV-R program must show a high potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.
  • At least 50,000 tonnes of CO2 eq. reduced or avoided in the first ten years after commercialization.
  • The MEIE/MELCC contribution to the project must be less than $20 per tonne of CO2 avoided.
  • The principal applicant must be a Quebec public research institution (IRPQ).
  • Projects must involve at least one business or NPO established in Quebec and engaged in internal production or R&D activities.
  • Projects must include at least one IRPQ partner.
  • Contributions in nature must be auditable, indispensable, specific to the project, and would otherwise require payment.
  • Costs must be directly associated with research and development, excluding those benefiting from other FECC or MEIE financial aid, recurrent expenses, and transactions between affiliated entities.
  • At least one business must participate and projects must be innovative with technological uncertainties and R&D steps to be completed.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible companies must be based in Quebec and engage in internal production or research and development activities.
  • Institute of Research Public of Quebec (IRPQ)
  • Companies established in Quebec
  • Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) based in Quebec
  • Additional partners like other NPOs, state-owned enterprises, public organizations, municipalities, and companies outside Quebec are also eligible to participate.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some companies are not eligible for this grant. Specifically, companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA) and those who have defaulted on their obligations to the Government of Quebec are not eligible.
  • Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
  • Companies that have defaulted on their obligations to the Government of Quebec.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include direct research costs and in-kind contributions related to the project.
  • Salaries, treatment, and social benefits
  • Student scholarships
  • Materials, consumables, and supplies
  • Purchase or rental of equipment (up to 25% of total eligible expenses)
  • Intellectual property exploitation costs
  • Professional fees
  • Travel and accommodation expenses
  • Monetary compensation for project participation
  • Knowledge dissemination expenses
  • Platform fees
  • Subcontracting costs
  • Project tracking and reporting expenses (management fees)

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Quebec, Canada. Projects must involve at least one public research institute in Quebec (IRPQ) and at least one enterprise or non-profit organization (NPO) with activities in Quebec.
  • Quebec, Canada

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation is based on two main aspects: the quality of the project, which includes scientific merit and team expertise, and the potential for reducing GHG emissions in Quebec.
  • Quality scientific
  • Quality of the research team
  • Degree of innovation
  • Ability to complete the project
  • Benefits to industrial partners
  • Quality of public-private partnership
  • Scientific and technological benefits
  • Benefits for the training of highly qualified personnel (PHQ)
  • Social, economic, or other benefits for Quebec
  • Capability of the solution to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec during the first ten years of commercialization
  • Amount of GHG emissions that can be reduced or avoided in Quebec (in tons of CO2/year)
  • Cost per ton of CO2 reduced or avoided in Quebec
  • Quality of the methodology used according to ISO 14064-2 standards to demonstrate GHG reduction potential
  • Risks associated with the deployment of the solution

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Identify the relevant RSRI for your project.
  • Based on your project's sector, choose the appropriate RSRI from the list provided in Annex A.
  • Step 2: Contact the RSRI.
  • Reach out to the RSRI to obtain the necessary forms and additional guidance.
  • Step 3: Fill out the required forms.
  • Complete the General Funding Application Form.
  • Complete the GHG Information Form for the potential reduction of emissions.
  • Step 4: Receive assistance for GHG calculation.
  • Request free support, such as from CIRAIG, to help with the GHG reduction potential section.
  • Step 5: Submit the application.
  • Ensure that both forms are filled out and submitted to the chosen RSRI by the specified deadlines.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The grant aims to support collaborative research projects in Quebec that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, underpinning Quebec's Green Economy Plan 2030.
  • Projects need to reduce at least 50,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent within the first ten years post-commercialization.
  • The contribution by MEIE/MELCC must be less than $20 per tonne of CO2 avoided.
  • Eligible expenses include salaries, student scholarships, equipment purchase or rental, travel costs and more.
  • Ineligible expenses are those already receiving financial aid from Quebec's government, transactions between linked partners, and recurring expenses.
  • Funding parameters include a maximum duration of 3 years and different contribution levels for regular (40% funding, 20% private funding) and express pathways (50% funding, 50% private funding).
  • Evaluation criteria include scientific quality, innovation degree, potential to reduce GHG emissions, and methodology quality.
  • Applications must be submitted through designated RSRI, specific to the project's sector.

grant_single_labels|contact

418-446-7187
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