INNOV-R — CRIBIQ
Last Update: March 8, 2025
QC, Canada
Innovative GHG reduction through collaboration in bioeconomy in Quebec
INNOV-R — CRIBIQ at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2023
- Closing date : October 28, 2023
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Grant Providers
- Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Status
Closed
Overview of the INNOV-R — CRIBIQ program
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
Financing terms and conditions
This grant offers opportunities for collaborative innovation funding within Quebec’s bioeconomy sector aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program focuses on key economic areas to help the province achieve its emission reduction targets.
- Funding is provided for projects in the agro-food, industrial bioproducts, and environmental sectors.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports collaborative projects in the bioeconomy sectors focusing on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Quebec. The eligible activities leverage innovation in strategic economic sectors to help achieve Quebec's GHG reduction targets.
- Collaborative projects in the agri-food sector aimed at GHG reduction.
- Innovative initiatives in industrial bioproducts targeting emission reductions.
- Environmental projects designed to lower GHG emissions.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 1,200,000
Innovative solar panel recycling with École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) to reduce electronic waste
$ 1,100,000
Research on sustainable urban agriculture methods in collaboration with Université Laval
$ 1,500,000
Development of a CO2 capture technology for industrial plants in collaboration with Université de Sherbrooke
$ 1,950,000
Developing a zero-emission public transportation system in partnership with Polytechnique Montréal
$ 900,000
Developing biodegradable packaging solutions for the food industry with Concordia University
$ 2,250,000
Implementation of a smart energy grid in residential areas in collaboration with McGill University
Eligibility criteria of the INNOV-R — CRIBIQ program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the sectors and collaboration involved in the proposed projects.
- The project must be part of a collaborative effort focusing on innovation within the specified sectors: Agroalimentaire, Bioproduits industriels, or Environnement.
- Projects should contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Québec, aligning with the provincial targets and environmental priorities.
Who is eligible?
The INNOV-R program aims to fund projects in key strategic sectors such as agri-food, industrial bioproducts, and environmental sectors. Eligible applicants typically include collaborative research projects within these areas that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Who is not eligible
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.
Eligible expenses
This grant focuses on promoting innovative collaborative projects in the strategic sectors of the bioeconomy that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec. The eligible activities are centered around enhancing sustainability within the sectors of agriculture, industrial bioproducts, and the environment.
- Conception and qualification of a robust and autonomous probe for the measurement of nitrates in prolonged operational field environments.
- Development of a pilot project for geological CO2 storage in the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
Eligible geographic areas
The geographical eligibility for this grant is specified based on the focus on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec. The location relevance stems from the grant's alignment with the Quebec Government's green economy plan.
- Organizations in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Eligibility criteria of the INNOV-R — CRIBIQ program
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
How to apply to the INNOV-R — CRIBIQ program
1
Consultation of documents
- Download the 2023-2024 Applicant Guide from the RSRI website.
- Read the guide to understand the requirements of the INNOV-R program.
2
Eligibility Validation
Contact Jean Philippe Chenel, Director of Innovation, to confirm the project's eligibility.
3
Preparation of the required documents
- Obtain the required forms for the submission of the Detailed Application.
- Prepare the GHG emissions reduction calculation form.
4
Assistance for the calculation of GHG reduction
Obtain before October 20, 2023 the necessary support for calculating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
5
Submission of the detailed request
- Complete the Detailed Application with all required information.
- Submit the Detailed Application before the deadline of October 27, 2023.
Additional information
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.
Contact Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
418-446-7187
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