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Circular Economy Fund - Quebec - Canada
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Circular Economy Fund

Canada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Regional Municipality of York
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Circular Economy Fund is Canada's first investment fund dedicated to accelerating ecological transition by reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions, with a maximum funding of $2,000,000. Eligible activities include innovation in agro-food systems, recycling and resource recovery, and eco-construction, focusing on startups in Quebec with circular economy business models.

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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
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
  • Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Start-up companies in the circular economy sector
  • Businesses in the agri-food industry, including urban agriculture, short supply chains, food processing, and by-product valorization
  • Companies involved in resource recycling and revalorization, including organic material recovery and new recycling technologies
  • Businesses engaged in ecoconstruction, such as those focused on construction waste management and eco-design

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies located throughout Quebec.

Additional information

  • The fund supports ecological transition through innovation and collaboration.
  • Focused on facilitating knowledge exchange between emerging and established companies.
  • Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while promoting circular economy solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Circular Economy Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Circular Economy Fund. 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 Circular Economy Fund?

The Circular Economy Fund is Canada's first investment fund dedicated to accelerating ecological transition by reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions, with a maximum funding of $2,000,000. Eligible activities include innovation in agro-food systems, recycling and resource recovery, and eco-construction, focusing on startups in Quebec with circular economy business models.

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: The startup must be located in Quebec. The business model must be based on products, services, or technologies rooted in the circular economy. The company must offer innovative solutions with strong potential for resource optimization or valorization, reducing residual materials and GHG emissions.

Where is the Circular Economy Fund available?

The Circular Economy Fund program is available Québec, 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, Regional Municipality of York

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