SynergiQc

• Application form
• SynergiQc budget template
• Half-page non-confidential scientific summary
• Letters of support from corporate partners

Who is eligible?

• Researchers in Quebec public research institutions
• Life sciences businesses in Quebec, including SMEs and large companies
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations

Who is not eligible

• Businesses outside Quebec
• Companies without eligible R&D or production activities in Quebec
• Projects without a Quebec research institution partner

Eligible expenses

• Research staff salaries, wages, fellowships, and benefits
• Laboratory equipment, consumables, supplies, animal housing, and platform fees
• Project-related travel and knowledge dissemination costs
• Intellectual property costs, including patent applications and maintenance fees
• Small equipment purchases or rentals up to $25,000
• Some subcontracting to Quebec companies when essential to the project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• In-kind partner contributions, except in projects involving only large Quebec companies
• Facilities lease or purchase
• Equipment purchases over $25,000
• Salaries of the principal investigator and co-investigators

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Applications are first checked through an eligibility discussion with the business development team.
• Submissions are reviewed through an independent scientific evaluation and a review of non-scientific aspects.
• The scientific advisory committee makes funding recommendations.
• The project must be approved by the CQDM Board of Directors and the MEIE.
• If approved, a research agreement and an intellectual property agreement must be signed.

• Call for proposals are open every three months.
• Researchers must notify their intent to apply at least 7 days before the deadline.
• A research agreement must be signed within 3 months of approval.
• An intellectual property agreement must also be signed by all project partners.