Open
Source verified April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 2,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This fund supports early-stage circular economy companies in Quebec with investments of up to CAD 2,000,000. It backs innovative products, services, and technologies that help reduce waste, improve resource recovery, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of circular economy products, services, or technologies.
- Projects that reduce waste production and improve material valorization.
- Initiatives that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions through circular solutions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-stage companies
- Innovative businesses in the circular economy
- Businesses in agri-food, recycling, resource valorization, and eco-construction
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Innovative solution.
- Strong potential to optimize resource use or valorization.
- Ability to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Additional information
- Investments are made in equity or quasi-equity.
- The fund focuses on circular economy solutions in Quebec.
- About 25% of investments may go to other circular economy sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Circular Economy Fund Program
What is the Circular Economy Fund?
This fund supports early-stage circular economy companies in Quebec with investments of up to CAD 2,000,000. It backs innovative products, services, and technologies that help reduce waste, improve resource recovery, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Circular Economy Fund Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Circular Economy Fund program?
To be eligible for the Circular Economy Fund program, you must:
Early-stage company
Circular economy business model
Based in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Circular Economy Fund?
Development of circular economy products, services, or technologies.
Projects that reduce waste production and improve material valorization.
Initiatives that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions through circular solutions.
Where is the Circular Economy Fund available?
The Circular Economy Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Circular Economy Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Circular Economy Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Circular Economy Fund?
Circular Economy Fund is funded by Fondaction, Recyc-Québec