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Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax recognition for eligible research consortiums
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program recognizes eligible research consortiums so businesses can access a related tax credit in Quebec. It supports pre-competitive research activities, subcontracted research mandates, and the submission of the required recognition application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pre-competitive research carried out jointly by businesses in the same or related sectors.
- Generic research and experimental development activities in Quebec.
- Subcontracted research mandates performed for businesses through an eligible consortium.
Documents Needed
- Strategic plan
- Board and committee organizational chart
- Research staff list with CVs
- List of facilities and equipment
- Financial statements for the last two years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private non-profit research consortiums
- Research centers established in Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions
Selection criteria
- Representativeness of the consortium in its sector.
- Annual research program and access to results for members.
- Generic nature of the R&D activities and non-immediate commercial use.
- Qualified staff, facilities, and equipment available in Quebec.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Gather the strategic plan, organizational chart, staff CVs, facilities and equipment list, financial statements, member lists, and sector representativeness information.
- Step 2: Submit the request
- Send the application by email to mesures.fiscales.RD@economie.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The request is assessed by the competent authorities before recognition is granted.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for admissibility and recognition as an eligible research consortium.
- If approved, the consortium receives an eligibility attestation.
- The consortium must report material changes affecting its resources, membership, or mission.
- Failure to report changes may lead to revocation of recognition.
Additional information
- The recognition is granted by Quebec authorities and is linked to a tax credit.
- Only one research consortium may be recognized per industry sector.
- The application is free of charge.
- Applicants must notify the authorities of any material change affecting their recognition.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Consortium Tax Credit Program
What is the Research Consortium Tax Credit?
This program recognizes eligible research consortiums so businesses can access a related tax credit in Quebec. It supports pre-competitive research activities, subcontracted research mandates, and the submission of the required recognition application.
Who is eligible for the Research Consortium Tax Credit program?
To be eligible for the Research Consortium Tax Credit program, you must:
Private non-profit research consortium
R&D carried out in Quebec
Representative sector membership
What expenses are eligible under Research Consortium Tax Credit?
Pre-competitive research carried out jointly by businesses in the same or related sectors.
Generic research and experimental development activities in Quebec.
Subcontracted research mandates performed for businesses through an eligible consortium.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Consortium Tax Credit?
You can contact Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) by email at mesures.fiscales.RD@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 877 511-5889.
Where is the Research Consortium Tax Credit available?
The Research Consortium Tax Credit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Research Consortium Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Consortium Tax Credit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Research Consortium Tax Credit?
Research Consortium Tax Credit is funded by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)