Exploration-Innovation projects explore the potential of emerging technologies with the aim of generating new application ideas and/or validating technological elements within the framework of applied research projects proposed and supervised by industry and led by researchers.
Eligibility
The collaborative research partnership must include at least:
- A Quebec company.
- A university, a College Centre for the Transfer of Technologies (CCTT) or a Quebec public research centre (CRP).
Financing
- Financial assistance from CRIAQ* can cover up to 40% of the total monetary value of the project, excluding other public co-financing sources.
- CRIAQ can provide financial assistance of up to $500,000 per year, or a maximum of $1,500,000 for 3-year projects.
- Industrial or private partners must contribute together a minimum of 20% of the
total monetary value of the project. - Government assistance can total up to 80% of the total cost of the project.
CRIAQ’s project portfolio team will help you prepare your budget with proven tools to pre-qualify and get financing.
*CRIAQ project funding comes entirely from the Programme de soutien aux organisations (PSO volet 2) of Quebec’s Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEI).
Communicate with the team
Nicolas Dodane
Program Director
nicolas.dodane@criaq.aero