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NovaScience Program - Call for projects supporting employment in research and innovation
Last Update: February 4, 2026
QC, Canada
Supports employment of recent graduates in research and innovation activities.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Overview
This program offers support for organizations in Quebec by subsidizing the salaries of recent graduates working on research, innovation, or digital transformation projects. It aims to promote the development of young talent and foster organizational innovation within SMEs and cooperatives.
Activities funded
Hiring recent graduates to work on research, innovation, life sciences, or digital transformation projects within eligible organizations.
Examples of admissible projects:
Development of an advanced data analytics platform for healthcare providers.
Implementing an innovative digital marketing strategy for retail growth.
Documents Needed
Completed application form and supporting documents.
Eligibility
Organizations must be non-profit, for-profit with fewer than 500 employees, or cooperatives based in Quebec, involved in research, innovation, life sciences, or digital transformation.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations involved in research and innovation activities in Quebec.
- SMEs and cooperatives with fewer than 500 employees based in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Educational institutions, school organizations, hospitals, or college transfer centers.
Eligible expenses
Salary of the jobholder, including benefits.Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses unrelated to the salary of the hired individual.
- Costs for equipment, materials, or research supplies.
- Overhead or indirect costs not directly associated with salary expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
QuebecSelection criteria
Applications are evaluated based on the relevance of the job role to research or innovation activities, organizational capacity to manage employment, and alignment with program objectives. Specific scoring criteria are not provided.
How to apply
Complete the application form available through the program’s electronic submission system.Prepare and gather supporting documents such as organization registration proof and project description.Send the completed form with supporting documents via email to the designated contact.Await confirmation of receipt and review by the program administrator.Receive decision and, if approved, sign the funding agreement to commence the project.
Processing and Agreement
Applicants submit a single email containing the completed form and required documents. The organization reviews applications for completeness and eligibility. After submission, the application will be evaluated for alignment with the program’s objectives. Notification of acceptance or rejection is communicated accordingly. Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before receiving the subsidy. Payments are dispensed based on the adherence to project milestones and submission of required reports.
Additional information
Applicants must submit a single email containing the completed form and required documents, including a scanned signature.
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