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Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
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.
Who is eligible for the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) program?
To be eligible for the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) program, you must:
Be an enterprise subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE) in 2020.
Operate in the manufacturing or mining extraction sectors in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at madi@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) available?
The Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) is funded by Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)