
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : August 11, 2023
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- Manufacturing
Overview
Benefit from the support of experts to increase your productivity in your technological and digital projects, to improve your industrial environmental performance and to receive support in the development of innovative and compliant products.
Activities funded
This grant supports businesses developing innovative industrial projects, with a focus on technological and digital initiatives as well as environmental performance and product development.
- Technological and digital project development to increase productivity.
- Enhancement of industrial environmental performance.
- Development of innovative and compliant products.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant aims to ensure that participating entities align with the program’s focus on industrial innovation and technology advancement.
- The applicant must be a business entity engaged in technological or digital projects.
- The company should be focused on improving industrial environmental performance.
- The project must include the development of innovative and compliant products.
- Applicants are expected to leverage technological expertise and resources offered by the program.
Who is eligible?
This grant is aimed at businesses in Quebec seeking to enhance their technological capabilities, improve industrial environmental performance, and develop innovative products. Eligible applicants are those looking for expert guidance to achieve industrial innovation and increased competitiveness.
- Quebec-based companies aiming to increase productivity through technological projects.
- Businesses focused on improving their industrial environmental performance.
- Organizations developing innovative and compliant products.
Eligible expenses
The grant focuses on enhancing productivity through technology and environmental performance for industries. Eligible activities include the development of innovative products and the improvement of industrial ecological footprints.
- Development and implementation of technological and digital projects to increase productivity.
- Improvement of industrial environmental performance through innovative solutions.
- Support in the development and compliance of innovative product offerings.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is designed for companies operating within Quebec, as suggested by its focus on the Quebec industrial and technological ecosystem.
- Businesses located within Quebec.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are as follows:
- Alignment with innovation objectives
- Feasibility and impact of the project
- Technical merit and innovation level
- Capacity of the applicant to execute the project
- Potential for economic and environmental benefits
How to apply
Identify the need for support
- Assess the specific needs of your business in terms of industrial and technological innovation.
- Determine the objectives you wish to achieve through this support.
Reach out to Investissement Québec
- Contact Investissement Québec to obtain detailed information about the support program.
- Request an initial consultation with an innovation expert to discuss your project.
Preparation of the documentation
- Gather the necessary information about your company and the innovation project.
- Compose a clear and detailed description of your project, including the expected outcomes.
Submission of the request
- Use the online portal of Investissement Québec to submit your application document.
- Check that all information is complete and accurate before submitting.
Request tracking
- Receive a confirmation of the receipt of your request by Investissement Québec.
- Track the progress of your request via the portal or by directly contacting your representative at Investissement Québec.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The partnership with the Quebec innovation ecosystem enhances project capabilities by facilitating connections with both public and private sector partners.
- The program emphasizes a customized approach to innovation based on the specific needs of each business.
- Support is distinctly available as a non-commercial, neutral party, fostering a credible and unbiased partnership.
- The initiative offers access to cutting-edge equipment and unique facilities in Quebec.
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