PSO Large companies

Large manufacturing and resource-based companies in Quebec that are looking to advance innovation in metal processing can access meaningful support through the PSO Large Companies program. This initiative is geared toward organizations working across primary, secondary, or tertiary metal transformation that want to collaborate with a recognized research centre to move a research or innovation project forward. For large enterprises facing high R&D costs or technical risk, the program helps reduce the financial burden while encouraging applied research with real industrial impact.

Delivered through the CRTIM Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium, the program supports projects focused on improving transformation processes, developing advanced metal products, reducing environmental footprint, or integrating digital innovation into operations. Funding can reach up to about $500,000 per project and is provided as a non-repayable contribution that offsets a portion of eligible expenses. The structure is particularly suited to large companies leading a project without SME partners, where both cash and in-kind contributions play a role and research expertise is central to the work.

Applications are typically accepted through active calls, and projects are expected to demonstrate clear technical value for Quebec’s metal transformation ecosystem. For large enterprises considering a collaborative R&D initiative, understanding how this program aligns with project scope, costs, and research partners is an important next step worth exploring in more detail.