{"id":3701,"date":"2026-09-18T13:23:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T17:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicamentquebec.ca\/?page_id=3701"},"modified":"2026-09-18T13:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T17:27:20","slug":"academic-platform-sustainability-and-valorization-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicamentquebec.ca\/index.php\/academic-platform-sustainability-and-valorization-program\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Academic Platform Sustainability and Valorization Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"84\"><strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"84\">M\u00e9dicament Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"84\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"373\">M\u00e9dicament Qu\u00e9bec is launching a call for applications for its <strong><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Academic Platform Sustainability and Valorization Program<\/span><\/strong>, an initiative designed to provide Quebec scientific platforms with the tools they need<strong> to structure their development, increase their use, and foster their long-term sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"551\">The program is intended for platforms that support research and innovation in the drug and vaccine sector and are seeking to increase their impact across academia and industry.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"808\">Six platforms will be selected to take part in a <strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"630\">16-month support program<\/strong> combining training, workshops, mentorship, and group sessions. Participants will progressively develop a business plan tailored to the realities and ambitions of their platform.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"828\"><strong>This call aims to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Support the development and long-term sustainability of academic platforms;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Define a value proposition and positioning that address the needs of clients and users;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Develop a business model that diversifies funding sources and reduces reliance on competitive funding programs;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Support platforms in developing a robust business plan tailored to their realities;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Maximize the use, accessibility, and impact of existing academic infrastructure across Quebec\u2019s drug and vaccine ecosystem;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Foster collaboration among platforms, institutions, companies, and other strategic partners;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; Strengthen the contribution of platforms to drug and vaccine research, development, and supply chains in Quebec.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span role=\"text\">Who is the program for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1626\">For the purposes of this program, a platform is defined as:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1755\">Academic infrastructure that brings together specialized equipment, expertise, and services accessible to users or clients.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1785\">The program is intended for:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1820\">&#8211; Existing academic platforms<\/strong> offering services relevant to drug and vaccine discovery and development and seeking to develop or expand their offering to external clients, particularly industry;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2042\">&#8211; Researchers already providing specialized services<\/strong> related to drug and vaccine development who are seeking to structure or expand their activities to evolve toward a platform model.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span role=\"text\">Application Process<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2245\">Application deadline: October 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2273\">Applications must include:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2298\">1. Application form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2312\">2. Budget<\/strong> outlining the main anticipated expenses and proposed co-funding sources.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span role=\"text\">Documentation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2435\"><strong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2426\">Program Guide<\/strong><br data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\" \/>[LINK coming soon]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2466\"><strong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2457\">Application Form<\/strong><br data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2460\" \/>[LINK coming soon]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2518\"><strong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2509\">Budget and Funding Structure Template<\/strong><br data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2512\" \/>[LINK coming soon]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2518\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2518\"><span role=\"text\">Information Webinar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2704\">An information webinar will be held on <strong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2616\">October 1, 2026, at 12:00<\/strong> to present the program, eligibility criteria, support program, and application process.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2743\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/bbe24788-f237-4b78-8551-a31b7d82f4f7@d27eefec-2a47-4be7-981e-0f8977fa31d8?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog\">Click here to register for the webinar<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2870\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For any questions or additional information, please contact the M\u00e9dicament Qu\u00e9bec team at <strong data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2869\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2867\">medicament-quebec@umontreal.ca<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00e9dicament Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 September 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3701","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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