Maturing-Innovation
Program

Introduction

Led by the industry, especially SMEs, the research projects supported by this program aim to mature and demonstrate a technology for applications linked to sustainable aeronautics and aerospace, the air mobility of the future, and digital aviation systems.

In a collaborative research mode, work is carried out in partnership between two companies and often also with university, college, and public research centres.

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Program objectives

Accelerate the implementation of collaborative innovation projects for the development and demonstration of a new product or process, its maturation and, potentially, its technological demonstration in an operational environment.
Contribute to the integration of innovation into solutions that will give Quebec companies a competitive edge and generate maximum economic spinoffs for the province.
Contribute to the training and retention of highly qualified personnel in Quebec SMEs.
Promote transfer by mobilizing resources from the academic world to implement research within the industry.
Promote the research results and know-how of Quebec SMEs

The strength of the program

Access and benefit from the collective intelligence of industrial and academic partners.
Reduce risk and share R&D costs.
Public funding of up to 75% of the project’s monetary value.
Depending on the project, other partners such as IRAP, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and/or MITACS may also co-fund the project.
Benefit from financial leverage with funding to cover research expenses.
Personalized support from day 1, from project idea to project completion.

Other program features

Research projects typically last from 1 to 3 years.
Funding recipients are companies, particularly SMEs, as well as universities, College Centres for the Transfer of Technologies (CCTT) or Quebec public research centres (CRP).
Non-subsidized contributions may be eligible for tax credits, including the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit, according to the program’s current criteria.
Management fees on the total value of the project apply. For more details, contact the Project Portfolio team.

Call for project Maturing-Innovation

Open call

Call for projects

PARTENAR-IA

Call for project is now open! Through Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Quebec government wants to propel Quebec companies towards the adoption of new, more efficient, more up-to-date, and more competitive production methods.

On-going

Form of intent (LoI)

Deadline: 14/03/2025

Project Submission

Deadline: 15/04/2025

Open call

Call for projects

INNOV-R SME

Call Details This call for proposals is aimed at Quebec SMEs, in collaboration with other SMEs or larger companies, seeking to initiate research projects that demonstrate strong potential for reducing GHG emissions in Quebec. Maximum Funding: $450,000, up to 50% of eligible expenses Private Contributions: Minimum of 50% of eligible expenses Projects must be carried…

On-going

Form of intent (LoI)

Deadline: 20/03/2025

Project Submission - Member Approach

Deadline: 15/04/2025

Project Submission - Regular Approach

Deadline: 16/05/2025

Closed call

Call for projects

Maturing-Innovation Québec

This call for projects is aimed at industrialists, especially Quebec SMEs, wishing to validate the potential of a new technology, its maturation or demonstration in an industrial environment for aerospace applications, as described in the Maturation-Innovation program. Eligibility The collaborative research partnership must include at least: Two Quebec companies, with at least 1 SME as…

This call is closed.

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Closed call

Call for projects

Maturing-Innovation International

This call for projects is aimed at industrialists, particularly Quebec SMEs, wishing to validate the potential of a new technology, its maturation or demonstration in an industrial environment as described in the Maturation-Innovation program, and who wish to work in partnership with partners outside Quebec in order to: Develop SMEs’ capacity for innovation and international…

This call is closed.

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Maturing-Innovation Program

Introduction

Program objectives

The strength of the program

Other program features

Call for project Maturing-Innovation

Call for projects

PARTENAR-IA

Form of intent (LoI)

Project Submission

Call for projects

INNOV-R SME

Form of intent (LoI)

Project Submission - Member Approach

Project Submission - Regular Approach

Call for projects

Maturing-Innovation Québec

This call is closed.

Call for projects

Maturing-Innovation International

This call is closed.

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Maturing-Innovation
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