PSO SME QC Canada

PSO SME

QC, Canada
Funding for industrial research projects
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  • grant_single|openingDateNovember 27, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateFebruary 16, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
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  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
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Get a grant of up to $500,000 to cover up to 40% of eligible costs if your SME partners with a research centre on a project involving metal processing.

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Yes, there are several eligible projects or activities for this grant.
  • Development of new or improved transformation processes, including automation, industry 4.0, and 3D printing.
  • Design of advanced metallic products, such as new alloys, lightweight structures, and powder metals.
  • Reduction of ecological footprint by lowering pollutant or greenhouse gas emissions, valorizing by-products, and adopting energy-efficient processes.
  • Innovation in digital technologies, such as automation, 3D printing, data modeling, and artificial intelligence.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$200,000

Quebec City
Innovation in 3D printing of metallic structures

$200,000

Ottawa
Development of powder metals for lightweight structures

$200,000

Calgary
Development of an energy-efficient metal smelting process

$200,000

Toronto
Automation of metalcasting processes using advanced robotics

$200,000

Vancouver
Reduction of pollutant emissions in metal processing

$200,000

Montreal
Design and testing of a new aluminum alloy

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Eligible organizations must be members of CRITM and involved in various sectors of metal transformation, with specific requirements varying by the size of the company. Projects must align with CRITM's research axes and involve institutions of research, while meeting certain financial and regulatory standards.
  • All project partners must become members of CRITM for the project's duration.
  • The project must align with one or more CRITM research axes.
  • The funding request must be submitted by a recognized research institution using the prescribed forms.
  • Other planned government contributions are considered public funds and included in the total public funding.
  • Industrial partners must provide a letter of commitment outlining their cash and in-kind contributions and anticipated benefits.
  • Duration of projects: Maximum of 36 months.
  • Minimum one small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or one large enterprise (GE) must be involved.
  • SMEs must be legally constituted under federal or Quebec laws, have a Quebec head office, employ or subcontract mainly in Quebec, have fewer than 249 employees globally, and contribute significantly to the project.
  • All involved companies must comply with language and web presence requirements set by the OQLF.

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Eligible companies for this grant include those involved in various sectors of metal transformation and who are regular members of CRITM. These companies must be working with metals such as steel, aluminum, or other critical and strategic minerals.
  • Extraction and Concentration companies
  • Primary Production companies
  • First, Second, and Third Transformation companies
  • Finished Products companies
  • Metal Recycling companies
  • Companies working with Critical and Strategic Minerals (e.g., nickel, titanium, magnesium, copper, zinc, rare earth elements)
  • Companies involving non-metallic substances essential to metallurgical processes or identified as critical and strategic minerals

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Yes, there are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. These include companies controlled by government entities, municipal organizations, or state-owned enterprises, as well as those ineligible for public contracts or under bankruptcy protection.
  • Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government
  • Municipal entities or organizations
  • State-owned enterprises
  • Companies ineligible for public contracts
  • Companies under the protection of bankruptcy laws

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The grant covers various eligible expenses directly tied to project costs, such as salaries, materials, and equipment rentals, as well as certain indirect costs for universities and research centers.
  • Salaries, treatments, and social benefits
  • Student scholarships
  • Materials, consumables, and supplies
  • Purchase or rental of equipment (up to 25% of total eligible expenses)
  • CRITM management fees
  • Intellectual property exploitation costs
  • Professional fees
  • Travel and accommodation expenses
  • Knowledge dissemination expenses
  • Subcontracting costs

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zones for this grant are companies that have their operations in Quebec, Canada. Additionally, companies that are outside Quebec are also eligible as a second enterprise.
  • Quebec, Canada
  • Outside Quebec (as a second enterprise)

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The projects are evaluated by a committee based on innovation, partner capabilities, team quality, anticipated outcomes, and other economic impacts for Quebec.
  • Degree of innovation of the product/process
  • Capacity of partners to complete the project including their financial commitment
  • Quality of the research team and public-private partnership
  • Anticipated technological and commercial impacts for partnering companies
  • Training of students and highly qualified personnel
  • Other economic impacts for Quebec

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  • Step 1: Ensure Eligibility
  • Verify that your organization or enterprise is a regular member of CRITM and operates within the metallic transformation sector.
  • Ensure your project aligns with one or more of the CRITM research axes.
  • Step 2: Prepare Necessary Documentation
  • Prepare a project proposal including objectives, innovation, and anticipated outcomes.
  • Gather letters of commitment from industrial partners indicating their financial and material contributions.
  • Obtain a copy of the francisation certificate or proof of steps taken with the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF).
  • Step 3: Submit Application
  • Complete the required application forms provided by CRITM.
  • Submit the application by the specified deadlines for the selected call to CRITM (28th, 29th, or 30th call).
  • Step 4: Review and Evaluation
  • Your submitted project will be reviewed by an independent committee of experts to evaluate based on innovation, partner engagement, and potential impacts.
  • Step 5: Final Decision
  • The CRITM Board of Directors will make the final decision based on the committee's recommendations. Successful projects will be adopted and monitored.

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The CRITM, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy (MEIE), provides non-refundable grants for research projects in the metal transformation sector with specific eligibility and funding criteria.
  • The CRITM financing programs emphasize collaboration between companies and research institutions in Québec.
  • A minimum of one institution of research and one company (either SME or large enterprise) is required for eligibility.
  • Companies must commit to providing financial or in-kind contributions to the project.
  • Eligible projects must align with one or more of CRITM's defined research axes.
  • Applications must include detailed financial considerations, such as project costs, funding structures, and contributions from all partners.
  • The grant selection process involves assessment by an independent committee based on criteria like innovation, partner capabilities, and anticipated outcomes for Québec.
  • FIR (Frais Indirects de Recherche) costs are eligible for reimbursement at 27% of certain direct project expenses covered by CRITM.

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jfstcyr@critm.ca
418 446-7187
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