{"id":3229,"date":"2025-01-23T17:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T22:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/programmes-de-financement\/innovation-collaborative\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:57:07","slug":"collaborative-innovation","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/funding-programs\/collaborative-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Research\/industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Collaborative innovation provides access to leading-edge technological expertise and funding that helps reduce the risk associated with your R&amp;D efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*Quantum technology projects can be submitted on an ongoing basis by academic stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"background-block alignfull bg-blue-top-sun\"\n>\n   <div class=\"background-block__container container--default\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/wp-content\/themes\/promptinnov.com\/assets\/images\/vortex-lineaire_half.png\" alt=\"vortex lin\u00e9aire\" class=\"bg-blue-top-sun__img\">\n    <div class=\"background-block__container__innerblocks\">\n      <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-extra-light-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-358e27706cb98173f1481123524b6a8f\">Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"arrows-list aligndefault\"\n>\n\n  <ul>\n    \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Maximum duration<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">3 years<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Target applicants<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">SMEs (fewer than 249 employees) Large Enterprises (250+ employees) Eligible academic research partners.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Administration fees<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">5% of eligible expenses (maximum $50,000), 3% from the industrial partner, 2% from the MEIE (Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy).<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Maximum financial support<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">$1.5M ($500,000\/year for up to 3 years)<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Fund management<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">By the research center<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Your Business<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the expertise and resources of world-class research teams;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen your competitive edge through R&amp;D while reducing risks and required investment;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build connections with highly skilled students who may become future members of your team;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize the financial risk associated with your R&amp;D activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Your Research Centre<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure funding for high-potential technology R&amp;D projects in emerging innovation sectors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance your research initiatives by fostering synergy between academic, institutional, and industrial expertise\u2014locally and internationally;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase the achievements of your research teams and support student training through applied research projects;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help position Quebec as a leader in digital technology development.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"background-block alignfull bg-grey-left-sphere\"\n>\n   <div class=\"background-block__container container--default\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/wp-content\/themes\/promptinnov.com\/assets\/images\/blue-grey-sphere.png\" alt=\"sph\u00e8re grise\" class=\"bg-grey-left-sphere__img\">\n    <div class=\"background-block__container__innerblocks\">\n      <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible Applicants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec-based companies and research and innovation organizations (universities, CCTTs, or public research centres) must meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must not be, or make use of subcontractors that are, listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have fulfilled all obligations related to any previous financial assistance received from the Government of Quebec or Investissement Qu\u00e9bec within the past two years;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not be a Crown corporation or an entity directly or indirectly controlled by a government (municipal, provincial, or federal), a municipal entity, or a company majority-owned by a Crown corporation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not be bankrupt or insolvent;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not be involved in any ethical breaches or offer products or services that could harm the integrity or credibility of the Government of Quebec, even by association;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not operate in any of the following business sectors:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The production or distribution of weapons;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploration, extraction, drilling, production, or refining related to fossil fuels such as oil and thermal coal, except for activities that support the transition to a low-carbon economy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gambling and games of chance, violent video games, combat sports involving live beings, racing, or other similar activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual exploitation, such as erotic bars, escort agencies, erotic massage parlours, or swingers\u2019 clubs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The production, sale, or services related to tobacco or drug consumption, except for cannabis and industrial hemp initiatives as outlined in Section 4.1.2 of the program framework;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any activity whose primary purpose is protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (e.g., religion, politics, advocacy, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible Projects<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Two categories of projects are eligible, depending on the size of the Quebec-based business involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SME Projects: Must include at least one Quebec small or medium-sized enterprise (fewer than 250 employees) conducting R&amp;D or production activities in Quebec, as well as at least one university, CCTT, or public research centre;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large Enterprise Projects: Must include at least one company with more than 249 employees conducting R&amp;D or innovation activities in Quebec, along with at least one university, CCTT, or public research centre.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum funding is $500,000 per year per project, for a period of up to 3 years;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum financial assistance may cover up to 40% of the total project cost;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined government funding may reach up to 80% of the total project cost;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private-sector contributions must represent at least 20% of the total project cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please also note that only funding applications submitted in French are eligible for consideration by the Ministry.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.promptinnov.com\/programmes\/programme-dinnovation-pour-la-cybersecurite-au-quebec-2\/#prog-content-tabs\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color 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