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MTRIC — New Collaboration
Collaborative metal R&D support
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
MTRIC New Collaboration supports Quebec startups and SMEs in the metal transformation sector to launch new collaborative research projects with a research partner, with funding up to 70% and a maximum of $10,000. Eligible work includes research institution services such as salaries, materials, equipment rental, travel, and indirect research costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 249 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Process development, including new processes and improvement of existing processes.
- Advanced metal product design.
- Reduction of the ecological footprint.
- Digital innovation, including new technologies, automation, robotics, modeling, data processing, artificial intelligence, and quantum.
Documents Needed
- The application form.
- The research institution’s service offer.
- Certificate of francization or proof of démarches auprès de l’OQLF, if needed.
Sources and recorded changes
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec startups and SMEs in the metal transformation sector.
Who is not eligible
- Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government, a municipal entity, or a Crown corporation.
- Companies listed as ineligible for public contracts.
- Companies under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
- Companies under the protection of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits.
- Materials, consumables, and supplies.
- Equipment rental fees.
- Travel and stay expenses.
- Indirect research costs (FIR) for universities, colleges, and CCTTs.
Selection criteria
- Aspect innovant du projet and its potential impacts: 50%.
- Quality of the collaboration and of the research partner’s service offer: 50%.
- Only projects with a passing grade of 70% and a unanimous recommendation from the committee can receive CRITM funding.
How to apply
- Complete the application form.
- Attach the research institution’s service offer.
- Send the application form and service offer to the CRITM programs team.
Processing and Agreement
- The CRITM programs team accompanies promoters and verifies the quality and compliance of the information provided.
- A neutral ad hoc committee evaluates the request.
- The process aims for 15 working days between request and acceptance.
- The subsidy is paid upon proof of payment of the research institution by the startup or SME.
- Partners must sign an agreement covering intellectual property rights and research results.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time.
- The CRITM aims for 15 working days between request and acceptance.
- A company may have only one active application at a time.
- A new application can be submitted once the project is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MTRIC — New Collaboration Program
What is the MTRIC — New Collaboration?
MTRIC New Collaboration supports Quebec startups and SMEs in the metal transformation sector to launch new collaborative research projects with a research partner, with funding up to 70% and a maximum of $10,000. Eligible work includes research institution services such as salaries, materials, equipment rental, travel, and indirect research costs.
How much funding can be received?
MTRIC — New Collaboration Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MTRIC — New Collaboration program?
To be eligible for the MTRIC — New Collaboration program, you must:
The applicant must be a startup or SME.
The applicant must meet CRITM’s incorporation, Quebec headquarters, employee, and membership requirements.
The project must be new, technical, linked to a CRITM research axis, and last no more than 12 months.
What expenses are eligible under MTRIC — New Collaboration?
Salaries and benefits.
Materials, consumables, and supplies.
Equipment rental fees.
Travel and stay expenses.
Indirect research costs (FIR) for universities, colleges, and CCTTs.
Who can I contact for more information about the MTRIC — New Collaboration?
You can contact Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) by email at jfstcyr@critm.ca or by phone at 4184467187.
Where is the MTRIC — New Collaboration available?
The MTRIC — New Collaboration program is available the province of Quebec.