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Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Aid Measure for the Decarbonization of Quebec's Industrial Sector (MADI) offers financial support from a total budget of $48 million to industrial and mining sector companies subject to the RSPEDE for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible activities include techno-economic studies, GHG reduction projects, and technological innovation initiatives aimed at decarbonization.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Research and experimental development
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Conducting studies to identify and assess technical and economic opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in industrial facilities.
- Implementing projects that directly achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions within industrial operations.
- Developing and testing innovative technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 900,000
Pilot implementation of hydrogen fuel burners in zinc smelting
$ 1,990,000
Biomethanation system implementation at major pulp and paper mill
$ 770,000
Upgrade to electrified industrial drying ovens in textile factory
$ 440,000
Innovation pilot: carbon capture at ferromanganese alloy production facility
$ 1,600,000
Installation of heat recovery system at a food processing plant
$ 265,000
Feasibility study for electrification of kiln process in cement plant
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an industrial company subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE) in Quebec.
- The company must have been subject to the RSPEDE in 2020, in the manufacturing or mining extraction sectors.
- The project must aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as through energy efficiency improvements, energy conversion, reduction of fixed process emissions, or technological innovation.
- If applying for a GHG reduction or technological innovation project, the initiative must be identified in a technico-economic potential (PTE) study conducted or updated within five years of the funding application.
- The project must be carried out at or for the benefit of an RSPEDE-regulated industrial facility located in Quebec.
Who is eligible?
- Industrial sector companies subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE)
- Enterprises in the manufacturing sector subject to the RSPEDE in 2020
- Enterprises in the mining extraction sector subject to the RSPEDE in 2020
Who is not eligible
- Companies not subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE).
- Firms operating outside the manufacturing or mining extraction sectors covered by RSPEDE in 2020.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to conducting or updating techno-economic potential studies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Expenses for implementing GHG emission reduction projects identified in eligible studies.
- Costs associated with technological innovation projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions, including pilot testing and demonstration.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies operating in Quebec.
How to apply
1
Express interest and receive confirmation
- Inform the Ministry of your interest in receiving the available financial aid
- Receive a confirmation letter from the Ministry confirming the award of funding
2
Sign agreement with the Ministry
- Sign an agreement with the Ministry following the receipt of the confirmation letter
3
Prepare and complete required documents
- Consult the Issuer’s Guide for detailed procedures
- Prepare the required documents according to the project type (study, reduction, or innovation)
- Complete the appropriate sections of the Project Submission Form
- If required, complete the Project and Monitoring Plan
4
Submit application to the Ministry
- Submit all required documents and forms to the Ministry by September 1, 2025
Additional information
- The application deadline has been extended to September 1, 2025.
- All deliverables required for final disbursement of financial assistance must be submitted before March 1, 2027.
- The eligibility period for expenses has been extended to December 31, 2026.
- Funding allocation is based on the GHG emission reduction efforts from 2020 to 2023.
Contacts
madi@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
