CQDM funding opportunities rely on collaboration between public institutions with businesses in order to support the development of internationally competitive innovations with an industrial scope. Our programs provide essential support and financial leverage in order to:
- reduce risks and transform discoveries in the early stages of development into commercial products;
- develop technologies to increase productivity and manufacturing capability;
- strengthen R&D business capability through access to leading expertise; and
- encourage university researchers and students to get actively involved in collaborative research projects with an industrial scope.
These programs aim to catalyze the development cutting-edge innovations, to specifically meet market needs.
CQDM’s main funding opportunities
Overview of the main characteristics of CQDMs current funding opportunities
| Programs | SynergiQc | Quantum Leap | Horizon Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible projects | Collaborative R&D relevant to the biopharmaceutical sector | R&D aimed at the maturation of innovations of interest for large pharmaceutical companies | Collaborative R&D projects responding to targeted European calls for proposals. Contact CQDM or consult the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for more information. |
| Partners required | 1 public research centre in Quebec AND 1 business conducting R&D or production activities in Quebec | 1 public research centre OR 1 Canadian business | Consortia involving at least three companies and/or public research organizations from different countries, including Canada, the European Union, and/or other associated countries. |
| Eligible expenses | Expenses incurred by the public research centre and subcontractors in Quebec | Expenses incurred by the business and/or public research centre | Eligible expenses incurred by companies and/or public research organization |
| CQDM funding available | Up to 40% of eligible expenses Grant of up to $1.5 M over 3 years | CQDM acts as a facilitator and provides guidance in structuring the financial package, without any guaranteed direct funding. | European funding ranging from €6M to €12M per project. Up to 100% of eligible costs covered CQDM supports consortium formation and proposal development. |
| Predicted frequency of proposal submissions | Every 3 months | Every 3 months | Approximately 2 calls per year. |
| Contact person | Simon Fournier [email protected] | Jesse Paterson [email protected] or Simon Fournier [email protected] | Mathieu Paquette [email protected] |
Other funding opportunities
Did you know? CQDM can help your business submit applications to investment funds in Quebec, particularly for requests to:
- The Impulsion Funds program, which aims to help young, innovative businesses with a high-growth potential to gain access to investment capital in the start-up stage.
For any questions regarding funding opportunities offered by Quebec Investment funds, please contact Simon Fournier at [email protected]