Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

The Quebec Fisheries Fund supports innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Quebec. Eligibility criteria include:

• Businesses, Indigenous groups, and academia are eligible to apply.
• Projects must focus on innovation, infrastructure, or science partnerships.
• Applicants should aim to improve knowledge of ecosystem impacts and implement sustainable harvesting technologies.

Who is eligible?

The Quebec Fisheries Fund aims to support participants in Quebec's fish and seafood sector who focus on innovation, sustainable development, and scientific partnerships.

• Fish and seafood businesses engaging in innovative product or technology development.
• Organizations investing in infrastructure to support sustainable and new technological practices.
• Partnerships between industry and academia aimed at better understanding ecosystem impacts on fisheries and promoting sustainable harvesting.

Who is not eligible

This grant does not specifically exclude any companies or industries based on the provided context. The fund is designed to assist those within the Quebec fish and seafood sector to foster innovation and sustainable development.

Eligible expenses

The Quebec Fisheries Fund supports projects aimed at advancing the fish and seafood sector through innovation, improved infrastructure, and scientific research. Eligible activities focus on leveraging new technologies and fostering partnerships to sustain ecosystem health and industry viability.

• Innovation projects that create new products and technologies in the fisheries sector.
• Infrastructure projects that incorporate new technologies or processes to promote sustainable practices.
• Scientific partnerships that enhance understanding of ecosystem impacts on fisheries.
• Research supporting the development and implementation of sustainable harvesting technologies.

The evaluation and selection criteria for the Quebec Fisheries Fund include:

• Relevance of the proposal to the fund's objectives
• Expected impacts of the project on the fish and seafood sector
• Innovation and technology transfer potential
• Financial and in-kind contributions from the applicant
• Benefits to Quebec's fishing communities and industry

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The Quebec Fisheries Fund aims to enhance the fish and seafood sector by promoting sustainable practices and fostering industry collaborations.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year, allowing flexibility in proposal submission timing.
• The fund encourages the integration of new scientific research into practical industry applications, aiming to improve sustainability and adaptability to environmental changes.