SynergiQc

• A non-confidential scientific summary.
• Letters of support from corporate partners.
• The completed application form.
• The SynergiQc budget template.

Who is eligible?

• Researchers in Quebec public research institutions.
• Quebec companies in the life sciences sector.
• Quebec SMEs.
• Large enterprises based in Quebec.
• Biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations.

Eligible expenses

• Research personnel salaries, wages, and fellowships.
• Laboratory equipment, consumables, and supplies.
• Travel and knowledge dissemination costs.
• Intellectual property costs.
• Small equipment under $25,000.
• Essential subcontracting to Quebec companies that are not project partners.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• In-kind partner contributions, except for projects with only large enterprises.
• Facilities rental or purchase.
• Equipment purchases over $25,000.
• Salary of the principal investigator and co-investigators.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec.

• Applications are reviewed after submission and evaluated scientifically and on non-scientific aspects.
• CQDM’s scientific advisory committee makes funding recommendations.
• The CQDM Board of Directors approves the project, followed by MEIE funding approval.
• Successful applicants must sign a research agreement within 3 months of the approval letter.
• An intellectual property agreement must also be signed and attached to the research agreement.

• Researchers must notify CQDM of their intent to apply at least 7 days before the deadline.
• Selected projects require a research agreement and a separate intellectual property agreement.
• CQDM provides a research agreement template defining milestones, timeline, and deliverables.