How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MTRIC — INNOV-R?

MTRIC — INNOV-R is funded by Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)

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

Minimum 1 company and 1 research organization involved in the project. Industrial contribution must be at least 20% of the project value (up to 50% can be in-kind).

MTRIC — INNOV-R

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QC, Canada

Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions

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Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services

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Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)

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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

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The INNOV-R program underlines its commitment to facilitating research projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with Quebec's Plan for a Green Economy 2030. It offers structured financial support through its Regular and Express pathways to boost industrial collaboration in innovative R&D initiatives.

Regular Pathway: Provides up to 40% funding of eligible expenses with a maximum aid of CAD 1,500,000 per project over three years.
Express Pathway: Offers 50% of eligible expenses with a cap at CAD 499,999 per project over three years, exclusively funded by CRITM without co-financing from other bodies.

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The INNOV-R grant is designed to support collaborative industrial research projects focused on reducing GHG emissions within Quebec. This initiative aligns with the government's goal of fostering a green economy by 2030.

Development of projects that demonstrate potential for reducing GHG emissions in Quebec.
Collaborative research projects involving at least one company and one research organization.

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$ 255,000

Integration of AI for optimizing metal transformation processes with a university

$ 325,000

Innovative extraction and recycling of critical minerals with a university

$ 240,000

Development of digital innovations in metal processing with Université Laval

$ 200,000

Development of a new eco-friendly metal alloy involving McGill University

$ 275,000

Research on reducing GHG emissions in metal manufacturing with a university

$ 250,000

Designing advanced metal recycling techniques with the University of British Columbia

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed collaborative activities.

The applicant must be a minimum of one company and one research organization partner.
For projects involving a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME), a minimum industrial contribution of 20% of the project is required.
For projects involving a large company in the absence of an SME, a minimum industrial contribution of 40% of the project is required, with a maximum of 50% of this contribution in-kind.
Projects must be related to the research themes of the CRITM, such as development of transformation processes, design of advanced metallic products, ecological footprint reduction, and digital innovation.

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CRITM provides funding programs specifically aimed at supporting research and innovation in the metal transformation industry. The programs cater to different types of businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large companies, and startups in Quebec, with a focus on collaborative research efforts involving industrial and public research organizations.

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The grant framework under the Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en transformation métallique (CRITM) in Quebec supports various innovative projects focusing on metal transformation and sustainable practices. Eligible projects aim to foster collaboration, technological advancement, and environmental sustainability within the industrial sector.

Projects related to the development of metal transformation processes.
Design and development of advanced metallic products.
Research initiatives reducing environmental footprint.
Projects focusing on digital innovation in metal transformation.
Collaborative research for greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Innovative projects in the extraction, transformation, and recycling of critical and strategic minerals.
Research and projects integrating artificial intelligence technologies.
Initiatives supporting industrial innovations for transitioning to a circular economy.

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This grant is aimed at supporting Quebec-based companies as part of the province's economic development initiatives. It focuses on projects within Québec to foster regional innovation and collaborations.

Companies with an establishment in Québec.
Organizations involved in R&D activities within Quebec.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Project categories (PSO TRL 1-3 Program, PSO TRL 4-6 Program, INNOV-R (GES) TRL 1-3 and TRL 4-6 Programs)
CRITM subsidies and maximum funding per project
Minimum number of enterprises required
Percentage of public funding
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