INNOV-R — CRIBIQ Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit corporations (small, medium, and large enterprises) - Sole proprietors and self-employed individuals operating as businesses - Cooperatives and consortium members - Eligible sectors: Manufacturing, biotechnology, advanced materials, clean technology, and other industrial sectors focused on GHG emissions reduction - Geographic requirement: Must be based in Quebec (CRIBIQ jurisdiction) - Partnership requirement: Must collaborate with at least one recognized academic institution or public research centre (universities, CNRC, provincial research organizations, etc.) --- ### 💰 Funding Details | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Maximum Grant | Up to $500,000 per year | | Project Duration | 3 years (total potential: up to $1.5 million) | | Cost Coverage | Up to 50% of eligible project expenses | | Matching Requirement | Applicant must fund minimum 50% of eligible costs (in-kind or cash) | | Repayability | Non-repayable grant (not a loan) | | Contribution Types | Cash contributions, in-kind resources, and partner contributions accepted | --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - R&D Personnel Costs - Salaries for researchers, technicians, and engineering staff directly involved in the project - Benefits and employment-related costs - Equipment & Instrumentation - Purchase or lease of R&D equipment - Testing and measurement instruments - Laboratory apparatus - Materials & Supplies - Raw materials for prototyping and testing - Specialized research chemicals and components - Subcontracting & Services - Research services from academic or specialized technical providers - Specialized testing and validation services - Technology & IP Development - Software development for R&D purposes - Intellectual property development directly tied to the project - Project Management Costs - Reasonable administrative costs directly tied