PARTENAR-IA — CQRDA — Entreprise Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit corporations (including SMEs and larger enterprises) - Sole proprietors operating as registered businesses - Partnerships between multiple businesses - Cooperatives - Businesses must be legally established in Quebec and have a permanent establishment there - Eligible businesses must partner with at least one other business AND one recognized research center (university, CEGEP research center, or approved research institution) - Businesses of all sizes may apply, but partnership structure is mandatory ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant per business partner: $150,000 CAD - Project maximum cap: $600,000 CAD (across all partnered businesses) - Funding covers: Up to 50% of eligible project expenses - Repayment: Non-repayable grant (no loan repayment required) - Cost-sharing requirement: Applicant(s) must cover minimum 50% of total eligible costs - Matching funds can come from business partners, research institutions, or other leveraged sources ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Salaries and wages for project staff (researchers, technicians, project managers) - Research and development activities directly related to project objectives - Technology acquisition and adoption supporting the project - Equipment and materials for research/development work - Consulting and professional services (technical expertise, specialized contractors) - Intellectual property development and protection costs - Training and capacity building for project team members - Travel and accommodation directly required for project execution - Project management and administrative costs (limited percentage) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandatory partnership structure: Project must involve a minimum of 2 businesses + 1 research center - Research center role: Partner institution must actively contribute to project; cannot be purely financial participant - Pre-approval: Submit detailed project proposal before funding commitment - Eligible timeline: Projects typically 2–3 years in duration - **Reporting