Programs

CRVI is a strategic partner for companies looking to develop their products or manufacturing processes. We offer impartial advice and support on making the right technological choices and how to implement them.

Moreover, as a recognized SR&ED supplier, CRVI is eligible for various grant programs.

CRVI helps make businesses more competitive through collaborative research and technology transfer.

Available grants and support

My Digital Success (Part 2)

Réseau des CCTT

Managed by the CCTT Network and supported by the MEIE, this program remains a key tool for supporting Quebec businesses in their digital transition, with grants of up to $11,200 per project and funding covering up to 50 per cent of eligible costs.

Food Processing Program

Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

The new Food Processing Program run by the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) can help you automate your processes, integrate robotics or accelerate your digital transformation.

Support for technology innovation Program (PARI)

National Research Council of Canada

The National Research Council of Canada’s Program (NRC-IRAP) is a highly beneficial innovation support scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada (fewer than 499 employees). The CRVI can put you in touch with its network of technology advisers if you wish.

R&D and Innovation Programs

Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy

A company’s competitiveness and growth depend, amongst other things, on the creation of new products and technologies.

As key drivers of competitiveness, R&D and innovation enable you to optimise your company’s performance and results by constantly improving the way you do things.

Tax credits for scientific research and experimental development

Government of Quebec

A company that enters into a contract with an approved research centre such as the CRVI is eligible to receive a provincial tax credit, in addition to a federal tax credit. In this case, the credit covers all eligible SR&ED expenditure, not just salaries.

Sectoral Industrial Research Clusters (RSRI)

The mission of the sectoral industrial research clusters (RSRI) is to establish and support a collaborative innovation ecosystem conducive to the development of strategic economic sectors, for the benefit of research centres, businesses and Quebec society. Representing Quebec’s flagship sectors, the RSRI are well placed to support Quebec’s economic fabric in its pursuit of growth. It should be noted that these nine (9) clusters have been designated by the Government of Québec to act as intermediary and funding bodies for collaborative research and development (R&D).

Tax Credits for R&D, Innovation and Pre-commercialisation (CRIC)

CRVI

As a college-based technology transfer centre, the CRVI is recognised by the Government of Québec for the administration of the tax credit, which makes it possible to:

  • consolidate R&D-related tax measures into a single refundable tax credit;
  • enable companies to benefit from a higher basic tax credit rate and a more accessible enhanced rate;
  • certain pre-commercialisation expenditure to be eligible;
  • certain capital expenditure to be eligible, thereby maximising companies’ R&D investments;
  • tax support to be refocused on jobs with higher added value through the introduction of a modified exclusion threshold.

The base rate of the CRIC is 20 per cent. This rate may be increased to 30 per cent in respect of up to $1 million of expenditure relating to R&D or pre-commercialisation activities of an eligible company that exceeds the applicable exclusion threshold, irrespective of the company’s assets.