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INNOV-R — InnovÉÉ
QC, Canada
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
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- grant_single|openingDateApril 4, 2022
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Grant and Funding
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- Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
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Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions project relatin
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This grant offers a structured financing framework to support collaborative research projects with a strong emphasis on GHG emission reduction. Eligible projects can benefit from significant cost coverage through specific public funding allocations.
- The grant may cover up to 50% of allowable expenses for eligible projects.
- Total public funding, including this grant, may cover up to a maximum of 80% of allowable expenses.
- Participating businesses must contribute a minimum of 20% to the allowable expenses, half of which may be in-kind contributions.
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This grant is designed to support collaborative research projects with a significant potential for GHG emissions reduction in Quebec. Eligible projects focus on innovation, technology development, and fostering partnerships to achieve these goals.
- Development and implementation of innovative technologies and practices for GHG emissions reduction.
- Collaborative R&D initiatives between Quebec-based businesses and academic or public research institutions.
- Projects aimed at transportation electrification and the use of renewable energy to replace diesel generators in remote regions.
- Research initiatives that facilitate the patenting of new GHG reduction technologies.
- Activities that promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among researchers and industry stakeholders.
- Engagement with businesses and organizations for the adoption of developed technologies and practices.
- Stimulating investments focused on innovation in GHG emission reductions.
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$ 450,000
Creating solar panel installations to reduce GHG emissions
$ 500,000
Developing an electric vehicle charging network
$ 300,000
Development of electric bus charging infrastructure in collaboration with McGill University
$ 400,000
Use of wind energy to replace diesel generators in collaboration with Laval University
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The Innov-R program provides funding for collaborative research projects in Quebec with a GHG reduction potential. It aims to accelerate Quebec's progression towards GHG reduction targets through innovation.
- Collaborative R&D projects with a technology readiness level (TRL) of 1 to 6 involving at least one Quebec-based business with production or R&D activities and one university, college technology transfer centre (CTTC), or public research centre.
- The grant may cover up to 50% of allowable expenses, with total public funding programs covering up to 80% of allowable expenses. Businesses must contribute at least 20% of allowable expenses, 50% of which may be in kind.
- Cities, towns, NPOs, organizations, and Crown corporations may also be eligible to participate.
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Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Quebec-based businesses with production or R&D activities
- Cities and towns, NPO's, organizations, and Crown corporations
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. The eligible expenses include:
- R&D activities
- Production activities
- Technology transfer activities
- Public research center expenses
- In-kind contributions
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This grant is specifically available for projects within the Province of Quebec. Companies must have operations or research activities located in Quebec.
- Businesses with operations in Quebec, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the INNOV-R grant include:
- Evaluation of the project's potential impact on reducing GHG emissions
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed research project
- Evidence of collaboration between the Quebec-based business and the research institution
- Alignment with the overall objectives of the program
- Demonstration of innovative technologies or practices
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- Step 1: Determine eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria to ensure that your project fits the requirements
- Verify that your project involves at least one Quebec-based business with production or R&D activities and one university, college technology transfer centre (CTTC), or public research centre
- Step 2: Develop a collaborative R&D project
- Create a detailed proposal outlining the research objectives, methodologies, timeline, and expected outcomes
- Ensure that the project focuses on GHG emissions reduction and aligns with the program's objectives
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete the application form provided on the program's website
- Gather all required documents and information to support your project proposal
- Step 4: Evaluation and review
- Your project will undergo a thorough evaluation process to assess its alignment with the program objectives and eligibility criteria
- The funding decision will be communicated to you based on the evaluation results
