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MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Funding for industrial research projects
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Last Update: March 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 1,500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 22, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

Get a grant of up to $500,000 to cover up to 20% of eligible costs if your SME partners with a research centre on a project involving primary to tertiary metal processing.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 22, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 249 employees maximum
Audience
  • Canadians

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Yes, there are specific projects or activities eligible for this grant. Generally, these pertain to metallurgical transformation, advanced metallic product design, ecological footprint reduction, and digital innovation.

  • Development of new transformation processes and improvement of existing ones including automation and Industry 4.0.
  • Design of advanced metallic products such as new alloys and improved product fabrication.
  • Reduction of ecological footprint through emission and waste management, energy recovery, and eco-friendly processes.
  • Digital innovation in production processes, including automation, 3D printing, data modeling, and artificial intelligence.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible types of companies must be members of the CRITM and operate within specific sectors of the metal transformation industry.

  • Extraction and Concentration
  • Primary Production
  • First, Second, and Third Transformation
  • Finished Products
  • Metal Recycling

Who is not eligible

Yes, there are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

  • Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government, municipal entity, or state-owned corporation.
  • Companies listed as ineligible for public contracts.
  • Companies under protection from the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
  • Companies directly or indirectly controlled (50% or more) by other existing companies or organizations unless validated by CRITM.

Eligible expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. They include a variety of costs directly linked to the research projects.

  • Salaries, treatment, and benefits
  • Student scholarships
  • Material, consumables, and supplies
  • Purchase or rental of equipment (max 25% of total expenses)
  • CRITM's management fees
  • Operational expenses for intellectual property
  • Professional fees
  • Travel and accommodation expenses
  • Monetary compensations for project participation
  • Knowledge dissemination expenses
  • Subcontracting expenses

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographic zones for this grant include all regions within Quebec. Projects involving enterprises outside Quebec can also qualify, provided a secondary enterprise based in Quebec is involved in the project.

  • Regions within Quebec
  • Enterprises outside Quebec (as secondary enterprise)

Additional information

  • CRITM reserves the right to modify the project call calendar partially or entirely.
  • A project submission form must be completed to propose a project.
  • Projects must align with one or more CRITM research axes.
  • A summary guide is available for applicants.

Documents and links

MTRIC — PSO Large companies

Contacts

jfstcyr@critm.ca
4184467187

Frequently Asked Questions about the MTRIC — PSO Large companies Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MTRIC — PSO Large companies. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the MTRIC — PSO Large companies?

Get a grant of up to $500,000 to cover up to 20% of eligible costs if your SME partners with a research centre on a project involving primary to tertiary metal processing.

How much funding can be received?

MTRIC — PSO Large companies Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MTRIC — PSO Large companies program?

To be eligible for the MTRIC — PSO Large companies program, you must: Eligible companies must be regular members of the CRITM and operate in the metal transformation sector, including extraction, production, and recycling. Projects involving metals such as steel, aluminum, and other critical and strategic minerals are eligible, including projects utilizing necessary non-metallic substances identified as critical and strategic minerals. Projects located in Quebec that involve international companies as second collaborators are eligible.

What expenses are eligible under MTRIC — PSO Large companies?

Yes, there are specific projects or activities eligible for this grant. Generally, these pertain to metallurgical transformation, advanced metallic product design, ecological footprint reduction, and digital innovation. Development of new transformation processes and improvement of existing ones including automation and Industry 4.0. Design of advanced metallic products such as new alloys and improved product fabrication. Reduction of ecological footprint through emission and waste management, energy recovery, and eco-friendly processes. Digital innovation in production processes, including automation, 3D printing, data modeling, and artificial intelligence.

Who can I contact for more information about the MTRIC — PSO Large companies?

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 — PSO Large companies available?

The MTRIC — PSO Large companies program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the MTRIC — PSO Large companies a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MTRIC — PSO Large companies is a Grant and Funding

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