Quantum Leap Funding Program
Receive up to $1.2 Million in Government Funding.
As CQDM’s key initiative, the Quantum Leap Funding Program was created to help small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Canadian universities with funding to work on cutting-edge, innovative pharmaceutical research projects with the overall goal of discovering cleaner and more efficient drug options.
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Eligible Applicants
Canadian SMEs with less than 500 employees and public research institutions in Canada are eligible to apply.
800+
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Amount of Funding
- Up to 50-66% funding to a maximum of $1.2 million;
- Funding may consist in a grant and/or investment; and
- Applications exceeding the maximum funding request may be considered on an exceptional basis.
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may be eligible if they meet the following requirements:
- Small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Canada and fewer than 500 employees; and
- Public Research Institutions in Canada.
Eligible Activities
Projects may be eligible if they meet the following requirements:
- TRL – The technologies of interest can be at any stage of the drug development process and involve a wide range of therapeutic indications;
- Drug discovery research to significantly improve, facilitate and/or accelerate the drug discovery process and the development of safer and more effective drugs;
- Quantum Leap projects are executed in close collaboration and with the expert support and funds of pharmaceutical members;
- Projects are associated with specific deliverables and must be ready for use by CQDM pharmaceutical members upon completion; and
- For scientists, the funded research opens new collaboration opportunities with world-class stakeholders in the industry.
Program Deadline
Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
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Time Saving
95%
Throughout the application process
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Successfully applying for the right funding program at the right time, focusing on the right topics is no easy challenge. We provide an average 95% time savings to our clients, compared to businesses that apply for funding in-house.
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