**Regional Strategic Initiatives (RSI) Grant Overview** Regional Strategic Initiatives (RSI) are linked to 212 federal government grants, totaling $164,009,256. Top recipients of these grants include Institut national d'optique, Aéroport de Québec inc., and Premier Tech Technologies limitée. The primary federal departments involved in these initiatives are Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions and Department of Justice Canada.
Regional Strategic Initiatives (RSI)
SaveTotal Grants
212
Total Amount
$164.0M
Provinces Served
5
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institut national d'optique | 1 | $18.0M |
| 2 | Aéroport de Québec inc. | 1 | $15.0M |
| 3 | Premier Tech Technologies limitée | 1 | $10.0M |
| 4 | Centre de technologies avancées BRP-Université de Sherbrooke inc. | 1 | $9.9M |
| 5 | Ville de Saguenay | 1 | $9.9M |
| 6 | Centre de développement bioalimentaire du Québec inc. | 3 | $9.8M |
| 7 | Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 4 | $8.2M |
| 8 | Université de Sherbrooke (Vice-rectorat à la recherche) | 1 | $6.6M |
| 9 | Chemin de fer Charlevoix inc. | 2 | $5.1M |
| 10 | Train Touristique de Charlevoix inc. | 2 | $4.4M |
| 11 | Société de gestion des équipements publics de Charlevoix | 1 | $3.4M |
| 12 | Groupe Le Massif inc. | 1 | $3.4M |
| 13 | Lauzon - Planchers de bois exclusifs inc. | 1 | $3.2M |
| 14 | Fondation communautaire Gaspésie-Les Îles | 1 | $3.0M |
| 15 | Pôle Québec Chaudière-Appalaches | 2 | $2.9M |
| 16 | Ferme Ambroise-Fafard inc. | 2 | $2.9M |
| 17 | Biomed Développement | 3 | $2.4M |
| 18 | Centre de Recherche sur les Biotechnologies Marines (CRBM) | 1 | $2.3M |
| 19 | Train Touristique de Charlevoix inc.|Train Touristique de Charlevoix inc. | 1 | $2.2M |
| 20 | Génome Québec | 1 | $2.1M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 206 | $163.4M | 100% |
| NS | 1 | $375.0K | 0% |
| ON | 2 | $213.5K | 0% |
| BC | 2 | $8.0K | 0% |
| SK | 1 | $8.0K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | 206 | $163.4M |
| 2 | Department of Justice Canada | 6 | $604.5K |
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