Detailed program rules are available on the CQDM website.
Oncopole, the FRQS cancer division, and CQDM are joining forces to support collaborative translational research and development (R&D) projects in precision oncology care. More specifically, this program aims to support interventions with a personalized approach that optimize the treatment offered to a person affected by cancer, and more specifically via oncogenetics, patient profiling and targeted recruitment for clinical studies.
This partnership creates a unique funding mechanism to bring together experts from academia and industry to support the development of biopharmaceutical platforms, tools and products that will pave the way for new advances in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
GENERAL FRAMEWORK
This CQDM and Oncopole initiative focuses on research in the field of precision oncology care. This initiative aims to :
- Increase research collaborations and partnerships between universities and companies in Quebec’s life sciences ecosystem to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
- Enable technological maturation and the creation of industrial value to generate economic spin-offs for the project’s stakeholders and for Quebec;
- Contribute to the valorization of knowledge, know-how and new technologies developed in public institutions and their transfer to industry.
AVAILABLE FINANCING
Duration
Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years
Start of financing
July 1, 2024 at the earliest
Budget
The project budget must be between $500,000 and $1,250,000;
Financial assistance
Combined financial assistance from CQDM and Oncopole could represent up to 70% of eligible project expenses;
In addition, at least one eligible Quebec SME must contribute to the cash funding. The expected SME contribution may vary depending on the proposed activities and financing structure, but must be at least 20% of the eligible expenses. In-kind contributions are not eligible;
A portion of the required funding may come from other sources, including Canadian and foreign companies, foundations or government contributions outside the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE).
Important dates :
Expression of interest deadline: February 21, 2024
Complete application deadline: February 28, 2024
Notification of winners: June 2024
For further information, please contact
- Oncopole : Sabrine Naimi, Program Manager – FRQS
- CQDM : Mathieu Paquette, Director – Business Development