Collaborative Research Projects
The Consortium RITA's collaborative research projects aim to provide financial support for research and innovation in food processing. Projects are developed jointly by food processing companies, members of their supply chain and academic partners from Quebec public research institutions. The Consortium RITA's financial assistance complements the industrial partners' financial and in-kind contributions.
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APPLY NOW: Call for Competitive Innovation Projects 2024 - Stream 1
Application deadline: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Submit your letter of intent by Monday, November 11, 2024. Late submission or omission of the letter of intent could result in delays in the evaluation of the application, or even its rejection.
Eligible projects for the current call for projects are for a maximum period of two years (with possibility of extension, if permitted).
Apply for Funding
The following documents are valid for all three project streams. Please submit a letter of intent four weeks before submitting an application.
Reference Documents
Application Forms
The applicant must be a researcher at a Quebec public research institution. The applicant must complete the Project Presentation Form and Detailed Budget, and submit an Information Form for each researcher and industrial partner involved in the proposed project. All documents must be submitted to the Consortium RITA in a single e-mail to consortiumrita [at] mcgill.ca.
Deadlines
- Call for Competitive Innovation Projects 2024 - Stream 1: applications accepted until Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
- Accelerated Competitive Projects - Stream 2: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Sectorial Strategic Projects - Stream 3: No call for projects is currently open. Please contact us if you would like to propose a project.
This program was funded by the MAPAQ.
