Cégep de l'Outaouais
Highlights
You're in a unique position to benefit from partnering with esteemed universities, colleges, or health institutions through this program. By collaborating with these experts, you gain access to world-class expertise and specialized facilities that can help tackle the complex challenges your business faces. This means you can validate your ideas, improve your processes, and build proofs-of-concept—all with knowledgeable professionals by your side to guide you every step of the way.
The beauty of this opportunity is that there's no strict limit on the size or revenue of your business. Whether you're a small startup or a larger company, this program is designed to meet your needs. The support you receive can lead to unlocking new possibilities, enhancing performance, and fostering innovative growth in your operations. Don't miss the chance to set your business on a path of advancement with the right expertise at your fingertips.
Financing Details
Type of Financing
This program offers grant funding. This means you receive money that you do not need to pay back. It’s a fantastic way to access funds without the worry of repayment, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates
Since this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates involved. You won't owe anything once you receive the funds, giving you the freedom to invest in your project without added financial strain.
Eligible Expenses
The funds can be used for a variety of eligible expenses, including:
- Hiring expert talent for specific projects
- Developing proofs-of-concept
- Improving processes and performance
- Accessing advanced facilities and intellectual property
Ineligible Expenses
It's important to note that the funds cannot be used for:
- General operating expenses
- Purchase of fixed assets that are not directly tied to the project
Associated Fees
There are no associated fees with this program, allowing you to utilize the funding without any hidden costs. This means every dollar you receive goes directly toward your project.
Qualifications
- Location: Must be based in Quebec, Canada.
- Sectors: Open to all sectors.
- Minimum Employees: No minimum employee requirement.
- Maximum Employees: No maximum employee limit.
- Minimum Company Revenue: No minimum revenue requirement.
- Maximum Company Revenue: No maximum revenue limit.
- Legal Structure: All legal structures are eligible.
- Profit Structure: All profit structures are acceptable.
Description
You can partner with universities, colleges, or health institutions to tackle complex challenges your business faces. This partnership gives you access to world-class expertise, specialized facilities, and intellectual property. This means you can get the support needed to improve your processes, validate ideas, and build proofs-of-concept, all while having knowledgeable professionals by your side.
This program is a valuable resource for your business. It allows you to leverage academic and research institutions to solve problems effectively. Whether you want to enhance performance or innovate new products, you have the tools and the expertise to help you succeed.
There are no strict limits on the size of your business or your revenue. This means whether you're a small startup or a well-established company, you can take advantage of this opportunity. By collaborating with experts, you position your business to unlock new possibilities and foster growth.
Program Steps
Identify Your Challenges
Clearly outline the specific problems or challenges your business faces that you want to address through this partnership.Select a Partner Institution
Research and choose a university, college, or health institution that aligns with your business needs and objectives.Reach Out to the Institution
Contact the chosen institution to express your interest in partnering and discuss potential collaboration opportunities.Prepare the Appropriate Documentation
Gather the following documents to support your application:- Business registration documents
- A summary of your business and its challenges
- Financial statements (if applicable)
- Any previous work or projects relevant to the partnership
- A proposal outlining your goals and expected outcomes from the collaboration
Submit Your Application
Complete and submit the application along with the required documentation to the selected institution.Follow Up
After submission, follow up with the institution to check on the status of your application and discuss any next steps.Engage in Project Planning
Once accepted, work with the institution to outline the project scope, timeline, and resources needed for successful collaboration.
