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Grant and Funding
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  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
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  • innovÉÉ
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grant_card_status|open

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The INNOVÉÉ — INNOV-R grant provides funding of up to $8,500,000 per year for collaborative research projects aiming to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec. Eligible projects must demonstrate innovative potential in technology development stages TRL 1 to 6 and involve partnerships between businesses and research institutions.

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  • Funding can cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses, based on the financing track.
  • A maximum of 80% of eligible project cash expenses can be publicly funded.
  • The INNOV-R contribution is capped at $8,500,000 per year through the regular track, or at $499,999 through the express track.
  • Private sector partners must contribute at least 20% of eligible costs, with up to 50% of this contribution allowed as in-kind.
  • Eligible indirect research costs may be supported at a rate of 27% of certain direct costs, and management fees may be charged up to 5% of eligible expenses (maximum $50,000).

grant_single_labels_website|projects

  • Research and development of technologies and practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.
  • Projects aiming for electrification of transportation sectors, including terrestrial, railway, and marine.
  • Utilization of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, in remote regions to replace diesel generators.
  • Collaboration between academic institutions and companies to innovate in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Development of technological innovations aimed at achieving significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions over a ten-year period.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 90,000

Developing a solar energy installation for community use

grant_single_labels_website|admissibility

  • The project must be a collaborative R&D project within technology readiness levels (TRL) 1 to 6.
  • At least one participating company must have R&D and/or production activities in Quebec.
  • The project must involve a university, a college center for technology transfer (CCTT), or a public research center.
  • The subsidy can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses.
  • A maximum of 80% of the project's cash eligible expenses can be covered by public funding.
  • The company must provide a minimum contribution of 20% of eligible expenses, with up to 50% of this in-kind.
  • Cities and municipalities, non-profit organizations (NPOs), and state corporations may be eligible.
  • The project must demonstrate a strong potential to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec.
  • Eligibility requires avoiding duplication of financial aid from the Ministry or other government programs funded by the FECC.
  • Ineligible entities include those listed in the Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA) and those in default on obligations to the Quebec government.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Enterprises with R&D and/or production activities in Quebec
  • Universities, CCTTs (College Centres for Technology Transfer), or public research centres
  • Cities and municipalities
  • Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
  • State enterprises and public organizations
  • Additional partners can include enterprises outside Quebec, as second industrial partners

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Companies listed in the Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA).
  • Companies that have defaulted on their obligations to the Government of Quebec.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Salaries, compensation, and employee benefits.
  • Student scholarships.
  • Materials, consumables, and supplies.
  • Purchase or rental of equipment (up to a maximum of 25% of total eligible expenses).
  • Intellectual property operational costs.
  • Professional fees.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses.
  • Monetary compensation for project participation.
  • Knowledge dissemination costs.
  • Platform fees.
  • Subcontracting contract fees.
  • Project tracking and reporting fees (management fees).

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Companies operating within Quebec, Canada.

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  • Quality scientific evaluation: 50% of the total evaluation score.
  • Potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction evaluation: 50% of the total evaluation score.
  • Scientific quality of the project: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Quality of the research team: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Degree of innovation: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Capacity to complete the project: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Benefits for industrial partner(s) involved in the project: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Quality of public-private partnership: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Scientific and technological benefits: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Benefits for the training of highly qualified personnel (HQP): Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Social, economic or other benefits for Quebec: Evaluated within the scientific evaluation score.
  • Ability of the solution to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec within the first ten years of the commercialization phase: Evaluated within the GHG reduction potential score.
  • Quantity of GHG emissions that can be reduced or avoided, measured in tons of CO2 per year in Quebec: Evaluated within the GHG reduction potential score.
  • Cost per ton of CO2 reduced or avoided in Quebec: Evaluated within the GHG reduction potential score.
  • Quality of methodology used, referring to part 2 of ISO 14064-2 standards, to demonstrate GHG reduction potential: Evaluated within the GHG reduction potential score.
  • Risks related to the deployment of the solution, assessed by techno-economic committees of each RSRI and utilized by the GHG committee: Evaluated within the GHG reduction potential score.
  • Realism of the reference scenario used: Evaluated within the GHG reduction potential score.

grant_single_labels_website|apply

1
Choose the appropriate RSI.
  • Determine the business sector of your collaborative research project.
  • Identify the RSRI (Sectoral Industrial Research Group) corresponding to your sector among the seven available.
2
Contact the RSRI
  • Obtain the contact information of the person responsible for the chosen RSRI.
  • Get in touch with the RSRI to receive the necessary forms for the process.
3
Filling out forms
  • Complete the general funding application form detailing your project.
  • Gather information on the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and complete the required GHG Annex form.
4
Submission of the request
  • Make sure that all required documents and forms are duly completed.
  • Submit all documents to the chosen RSRI before the project call deadline.
5
Follow-up after submission
  • Keep the confirmation of receipt of your request for future reference.
  • Stay in touch with the RSRI for updates on the next steps and decisions made regarding your request.

grant_single_labels_website|otherInfo

  • Projects must achieve a reduction of at least 50,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over the first ten years after commercialization.
  • Applications require both a general collaborative research project form and a GHG reduction potential annex, to be obtained from the relevant RSRI.
  • A free support service is offered to guide applicants in completing the GHG reduction potential section.
  • The public mention of the government's financial support is mandatory for all communications regarding the funded project, following specific communication guidelines.

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