Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - Manufacturing and industrial companies - Businesses seeking to improve productivity through technology and digital innovation - Companies focused on environmental performance improvements - Organizations developing innovative products requiring compliance support - Quebec-based industrial sectors including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and clean technology ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable financial support (grants, not loans) - Funding Model: Cost-sharing arrangement with business contribution required - Typical Range: Varies by project scope; partial funding of expert services and project costs - Matching Requirement: Business co-investment typically required (percentage varies by program stream) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant funding - Duration: Project-dependent, ranging from short-term consulting engagements to multi-year development initiatives ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Expert consulting services in technology and digital transformation - Productivity improvement initiatives and process optimization - Industrial environmental performance assessments and upgrades - Product innovation and development support - Regulatory compliance and certification guidance - Research and development activities - Technology adoption and implementation - Digital infrastructure improvements - Engineering and technical expertise - Quality assurance and performance testing ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Primary Requirement: Must be a Quebec-based industrial enterprise - Project Focus: Initiative must align with productivity, technology, environment, or product innovation objectives - Expert Engagement: Must work with CRIQ-approved experts or consultants - Reporting: Regular progress reporting and milestone documentation required - Co-Investment: Business must contribute financially to the project - Compliance: Products and processes must meet applicable regulatory standards - Outcomes: Measurable results and performance improvements must be demonstrated - Timeline: Projects subject to completion deadlines and milestone schedules - Accountability: Funds must be used exclusively for approved activities and expenses