Circular Initiatives Awards

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Circular Initiatives Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Circular Initiatives Awards is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Circular Initiatives Awards?

Circular Initiatives Awards is funded by Circular Québec

Q: Who is eligible for the Circular Initiatives Awards program?

To be eligible for the Circular Initiatives Awards program, you must: • Be a for-profit business based in Quebec. • Implement a circular economy initiative in progress at the time of registration. • Register in the "Small business" category (fewer than 50 employees) or "Medium and large business" category (50 employees or more).

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Circular Initiatives Awards?

You can contact Circular Québec by email at contact@quebeccirculaire.org.

Q: Where is the Circular Initiatives Awards available?

The Circular Initiatives Awards program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Circular Initiatives Awards program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Circular Initiatives Awards program.

Last Update: July 30, 2025

QC, Canada

Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : February 28, 2025

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Circular Initiatives Awards recognize outstanding circular economy projects in Quebec, celebrating initiatives that transform business models and resource use to accelerate the province’s transition to a circular economy. The program highlights and rewards innovative products, services, or collaborations that demonstrate measurable environmental, social, and economic impacts; no direct funding amount is specified, as the reward consists of recognition, visibility, and participation in major circular economy events.

Activities funded

Development and implementation of circular economy initiatives such as new business models, production methods, or consumption patterns.
Creation or improvement of products or services that extend product lifespan or give resources a new life.
Collaboration projects between organizations that advance circularity through innovative partnerships.
Research-action initiatives addressing circular economy challenges in partnership with field stakeholders.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an organization based in Quebec.
The organization must have at least one ongoing initiative related to the circular economy at the time of application.
The initiative must be a product, service, business strategy, or collaboration that integrates at least one of the twelve recognized circular economy strategies.
The organization must create a member profile on the Québec Circulaire platform and fully complete the initiative submission form, including indicating participation in the Circular Initiatives Awards.

Who is eligible?

Start-up organizations
Small businesses (for-profit, fewer than 50 employees)
Medium and large businesses (for-profit, 50 or more employees)
Municipalities, institutions, and government organizations (public or parapublic)
Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and associations
Research-action teams (comprising at least one researcher and a field partner)

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations based in Quebec.

Selection criteria

Leverage effect within Quebec.
Positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Adherence to the principles of the circular economy and relevance of the initiative to accelerate the transition, including upstream strategies to reduce the consumption of virgin resources at the source.
Quality of the application.
Innovative character of the initiative and its viability over time.

How to apply

Create your member profile

Create a Member profile on the Quebec Circulaire network
Enter information about your organization

Complete the initiative form

Complete the detailed form for your circular initiative
Ensure all required sections are filled

Indicate award participation

Select the option indicating you wish to register your initiative for the Circular Initiatives Awards
Verify that all information is accurate and complete

Submit your application

Submit the completed application form via the online platform
Ensure submission occurs before the deadline

Additional information

Winners are announced at the Canadian Circular Economy Summit in Montreal, with laureates invited to attend the event.
All awarded and "coup de cœur" initiatives benefit from significant visibility across the Québec circulaire ecosystem, social media, and media relations.
Laureates receive a featured profile on the Québec circulaire platform.

Contacts

contact@quebeccirculaire.org

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Circular Initiatives Awards Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Circular Initiatives Awards. 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 Initiatives Awards?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Circular Initiatives Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Circular Initiatives Awards?

Who is eligible for the Circular Initiatives Awards program?

Who can I contact for more information about the Circular Initiatives Awards?

Where is the Circular Initiatives Awards available?

Are startups eligible for the Circular Initiatives Awards program?

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