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Synchronex - QC - Canada

Synchronex

Last Update: January 24, 2025
QC, Canada
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec

Synchronex at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • 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
Grant Providers
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex
Status
Open

Overview of the Synchronex program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 80,000

Launching a digital literacy program for seniors with support from Synchronex

$ 150,000

Developing a new AI-driven tool for financial planning with the help of Synchronex

$ 100,000

Establishing a new recycling technology with expertise from Synchronex

$ 75,000

Implementing smart agriculture techniques with support from Synchronex

$ 90,000

Developing eco-friendly packaging solutions in collaboration with Synchronex

$ 70,000

Expanding a local food distribution network using Synchronex's technological expertise

Eligibility criteria of the Synchronex program

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Synchronex program

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 to the Synchronex program

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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.

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