Do you have an innovative project to submit?
Novalait is actively looking innovative ideas to address the research priorities of dairy producers and processors in Quebec. Here’s how our project submission and selection process functions.
Submit a letter of intent
This is the first step in working with our industrial teams and committees. This process ensures that projects meet the needs of the dairy industry. The evaluation process takes 4 to 12 weeks, and this letter is essential to obtain Novalait’s support.
Novalait welcomes project ideas on an ongoing basis.
Evaluation criteria
Your project will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Relevance assessment
- Suitability for research priorities
- Benefits for the dairy industry
- Innovative approach
Scientific evaluation
- Scientific quality of the project
- Research team expertise
- Training students and experts
- Realistic timetable and budget
Transfer and valorization of results
- Maturity of results at the end of the project
- Protecting intellectual property
- Plan for dissemination and transfer of results
