innovÉÉ — INNOV-R
QC, Canada
Collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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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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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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- Innov-R program funding may cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses.
- A maximum of 80% of the project's eligible expenses in cash can be supported by public funding.
- The company involved must provide at least 20% of the project's eligible expenses, 50% of which may be in-kind contributions.
- Funding cannot be combined with other financial aids from the FECC, Investissement Québec, or MEIE.
- Indirect research costs are supported at a rate of 27% of the grant awarded by the RSRI, applicable to direct cost components like salaries, student scholarships, and equipment acquisitions.
- Management fees up to 5% of the eligible expenses, capped at $50,000, are charged.
- Two financing pathways are available: a regular track with certain thresholds and an express track to facilitate quicker project commencement.
- INNOV-R funding for a project can reach a maximum of $8,500,000 annually.
- Public cumulative contribution is capped at 80% for regular track and 50% for express track financing pathways.
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- Research and development of technologies and practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.
- Projects aiming for electrification of transportation sectors, including terrestrial, railway, and marine.
- Utilization of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, in remote regions to replace diesel generators.
- Collaboration between academic institutions and companies to innovate in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Development of technological innovations aimed at achieving significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions over a ten-year period.
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$ 90,000
Developing a solar energy installation for community use
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- 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
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- Companies listed in the Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Companies that have defaulted on their obligations to the Government of Quebec.
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- 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.
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- Step 1: Choose the appropriate RSRI
- Determine the industry sector of your collaborative research project.
- Identify the corresponding RSRI (Sectoral Group for Industrial Research) from the seven available for your sector.
- Step 2: Contact the RSRI
- Obtain the contact details of the person responsible for the chosen RSRI.
- Get in touch with the RSRI to receive the necessary forms for the process.
- Step 3: Filling out the forms
- Complete the general funding application form detailing your project.
- Get information on the potential for GHG emission reduction and complete the required GHG Annex form.
- Step 4: Submission of the application
- Ensure that all required documents and forms are duly filled out.
- Submit all documents to the chosen RSRI before the project call deadline.
- Step 5: Follow-up after submission
- Keep the confirmation of receipt of your application for future reference.
- Stay in touch with the RSRI to be informed of the next steps and decisions regarding your application.
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- The program INNOV-R is funded by the Fonds d’électrification et de changements climatiques (FECC) and the funds are managed by the ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation (MEIE).
- The program supports collaborative research projects with a high potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Quebec.
- INNOV-R aims to advance Quebec's objectives for reducing GHG emissions by encouraging the emergence of technologies and innovative practices.
- An informative webinar about the INNOV-R program is available for viewing.
