Synchronex
Overview
Access more than 2,400 experts at around 59 research centres affiliated with CÉGEPs and colleges in Quebec for technical support, technological development, business intelligence and personalized training.
At a glance
Funding available
- Integrate new technologies
- No Condition
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Startups
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- All structures
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Activities funded
This grant supports projects that enhance technological and social innovation to boost competitiveness and productivity across various sectors. Eligible activities are focused on collaboration, research, and improvement of technological methods and products.
- Collaborative projects with CCTTs to improve business competitiveness and productivity.
- Research and development initiatives in health, education, and social sectors.
- Advancement in environmental technologies and sustainable development practices.
- Innovation projects in advanced materials and artificial intelligence applications.
- Development and enhancement of products and methods in agriculture, maritime, aerospace, and tourism industries.
Eligibility
Eligibility for collaboration with the Synchronex CCTT Network is generally focused on the applicant's profile and the alignment with the network's goals.
- The applicant should be a business, organization, municipality, or government agency.
- The applicant’s needs should relate to enhancing methods, products, competitiveness, and productivity.
- Applicants should seek improvement in areas supported by the network, such as technology and social innovation.
Who is eligible?
The CCTT Network primarily assists small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors looking to enhance their innovation capacity. It's suited for businesses, organizations, municipalities, and government agencies aiming to improve productivity and competitiveness through access to technological and social innovation expertise.
- Businesses seeking to improve their competitive edge through innovation.
- Organizations aiming to boost productivity with advanced methodologies.
- Municipalities interested in leveraging technology for better service delivery.
- Government agencies requiring support in adopting innovative practices.
Eligible expenses
The Synchronex CCTT Network facilitates projects aimed at enhancing innovation and competitiveness across various sectors in Quebec. Eligible activities focus on improving technological and social practices for businesses and organizations through collaboration with CCTT expertise.
- Collaboration with CCTTs for technological advancements in sectors such as health, education, and agriculture.
- Projects utilizing expertise in environmental technologies and sustainable development.
- Initiatives in advanced materials and artificial intelligence for industrial improvement.
- Enhancements in tourism and the maritime sector through innovative solutions.
- Support for SMEs to increase their innovation capacity and competitiveness.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant requires applicants to be located within a specific geographical context managed by the funding organization. It focuses its efforts on supporting regions that promote technological and social innovation.
- Province of Québec, Canada.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Relevance of the project to the objectives of the Synchronex CCTT Network
- Feasibility and potential impact of the project
- Collaboration potential with other members of the network
- Overall quality and clarity of the project proposal
How to apply
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- Check the eligibility of your project against the grant criteria
- Gather the required documents (often information about the project, the budget, etc.)
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- Fill out the grant application form online or on paper
- Attach the requested documents to the form
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- Submit your application within the prescribed deadlines
- Wait for confirmation of receipt of the application
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Synchronex CCTT Network collaborates with a wide range of sectors, ensuring targeted expertise for various project needs.
- The network offers a directory to easily find centres by specific expertise or equipment required.
- 70% of the network's clients are small and medium-sized businesses, highlighting its focus on supporting these enterprises.
- 93% of clients report improvements in their innovation capabilities after collaboration, indicating the effectiveness of projects completed with the network.
- Projects with Synchronex can span diverse fields such as health, education, agriculture, and environmental technologies, among others.
- Synchronex maximizes interventions and synergies to contribute to economic and social development, emphasizing comprehensive impacts beyond individual projects.
