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Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call
Support for Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 10, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports joint Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects in targeted sectors. Eligible projects can receive up to CAD 12,000 over two years for activities such as events, travel, virtual events, publications, audiovisual content, and research or market studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 10, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joint Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects in targeted sectors.
- Events, conferences, seminars, festivals, and similar activities.
- Virtual events and online collaboration activities.
- Production and dissemination of promotional or audiovisual content.
- Research, market studies, and publication of project results.
Documents Needed
- Detailed project budget
- Complete application file
- Project proposal with timeline
- Information on Quebec and Shanghai partners
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based educational institutions.
- Quebec-based research centers.
- Quebec-based hospitals.
- Quebec-based non-profit organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses.
- Government organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Travel between Quebec and Shanghai for Quebec participants, including local transport.
- Daily accommodation and meal allowances for Quebec participants.
- Visa fees, if applicable.
- Organization or participation in conferences, seminars, festivals, and similar events, including virtual events.
- Production, recording, editing, publication, and distribution of promotional or audiovisual content, as well as research, market studies, and results dissemination.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already covered by another government program.
- Operating costs and staff remuneration, including artist fees.
- Project coordination salaries and salaries linked to events or promotion activities.
- Business-class or first-class travel, excess baggage, travel insurance, and hosting the foreign partner in Quebec.
- Travel and daily allowances outside Shanghai, and indirect research costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Shanghai.
Selection criteria
- Relevance to the program objectives and targeted sectors.
- Connection with the Indo-Pacific territorial strategy.
- Innovative and structuring nature of the project.
- Quality of the proposal, timeline, and financial structure.
- Complementarity of partner expertise and expected concrete impact.
- Visibility, results promotion, and contribution to Quebec’s international profile.
- Durability of the partnership beyond the ministry’s funding.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Quebec’s Ministry of International Relations and Francophonie with relevant sector ministries.
- The ministry keeps final responsibility for selecting projects and determining funding amounts.
- Selected projects must sign a subsidy agreement with the ministry.
- Second-year funding is conditional on a positive review of project progress, budget use, and outlook.
Additional information
- The funding agreement is signed with the Quebec organization only.
- Mid-term and final reports are required.
- Second-year funding depends on a positive progress review.
- Submitted information may be shared with relevant Quebec sectoral ministries for evaluation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call Program
What is the Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call?
This program supports joint Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects in targeted sectors. Eligible projects can receive up to CAD 12,000 over two years for activities such as events, travel, virtual events, publications, audiovisual content, and research or market studies.
How much funding can be received?
Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call program?
To be eligible for the Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call program, you must:
Project in a targeted sector.
Must involve Quebec and Shanghai partners.
Applicant must be a Quebec-based eligible organization.
What expenses are eligible under Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call?
Joint Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects in targeted sectors.
Events, conferences, seminars, festivals, and similar activities.
Virtual events and online collaboration activities.
Production and dissemination of promotional or audiovisual content.
Research, market studies, and publication of project results.
Who can I contact for more information about the Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call available?
The Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call is a Partnering and Collaboration