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CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
One-time funding for innovative manufacturing to accelerate multi-unit housing construction
Last Update: April 6, 2026
Funding available
Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 6, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs (and NPOs) with interest-free repayable funding up to 50% of authorized costs (up to 90% generally non-repayable for NPOs) to accelerate multi-unit residential housing construction through innovative manufacturing solutions. Eligible activities include projects that boost productivity and production capacity—such as digital optimization, process automation, and acquiring innovative equipment—or demonstrations of modular multi-unit housing innovation where commercialization is imminent.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 6, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implement innovation projects to increase productivity and production capacity for factory-made modular housing or other multi-unit housing components (e.g., digital optimization initiatives, process automation).
- Carry out projects to demonstrate innovation in the manufacturing of modular multi-unit housing where commercialization is imminent.
- Undertake innovative technology- or process-based projects that accelerate the construction of multi-unit housing in the Quebec market.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing SMEs that factory-produce modular homes
- SMEs that are part of the supply chain for factory-produced modular homes
- SMEs developing new multi-unit housing construction processes or materials
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) developing new multi-unit housing construction processes or materials
- Manufacturing SMEs producing light integrated structural components for multi-unit housing construction (e.g., roof trusses, beams, prefabricated walls)
Who is not eligible
- On-site construction businesses (e.g., general contractors, renovation companies).
- Service or consulting businesses (e.g., architectural or engineering firms).
- Certain trade/service businesses, including plumbing and electrical companies.
- Municipalities.
- Public agencies (including health and social services agencies, schools, and school boards).
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of innovative equipment to improve productivity and production capacity for multi-unit housing manufacturing.
- Process automation costs to increase productivity and production capacity.
- Digital optimization strategy costs to improve productivity and production capacity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- On-site construction activities (e.g.: general contractor, renovation work)
- Service or consulting mandates (e.g.: architecture or engineering firms)
- Manufacturing of doors and windows
- Manufacturing of cupboards, furniture, or cabinetmaking work
- Plumbing services or electrical work
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (projects must help accelerate the construction of multi-unit housing in the Quebec market).
Additional information
- This initiative is part of the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.
- It is delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies.
- The RHII provides one-time funding nationally ($50 million) up to March 31, 2026, with a specific budget in Quebec of $10.45 million.
- The initiative is intended to complement funding available from other federal, provincial and territorial programs and contributes to Canada’s Housing Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative. 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 CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative?
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative supports Quebec manufacturing SMEs (and NPOs) with interest-free repayable funding up to 50% of authorized costs (up to 90% generally non-repayable for NPOs) to accelerate multi-unit residential housing construction through innovative manufacturing solutions. Eligible activities include projects that boost productivity and production capacity—such as digital optimization, process automation, and acquiring innovative equipment—or demonstrations of modular multi-unit housing innovation where commercialization is imminent.
How much funding can be received?
CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative program?
To be eligible for the CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative program, you must:
Manufacturing SMEs that factory-produce modular homes or are part of their supply chain.
SMEs or NPOs developing new multi-unit housing construction processes or materials.
Manufacturing SMEs producing light integrated structural components for multi-unit housing.
What expenses are eligible under CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative?
Implement innovation projects to increase productivity and production capacity for factory-made modular housing or other multi-unit housing components (e.g., digital optimization initiatives, process automation).
Carry out projects to demonstrate innovation in the manufacturing of modular multi-unit housing where commercialization is imminent.
Undertake innovative technology- or process-based projects that accelerate the construction of multi-unit housing in the Quebec market.
Who can I contact for more information about the CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).
Where is the CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative available?
The CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CED — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative is a Grant and Funding