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Écofonds
Up to a $25,000 repayable contribution or a $150,000 loan to support clean-technology projects.
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Ecofund supports Greater Southwest businesses developing clean technologies through technical and financial support. It aims to foster the emergence, development and implementation of green initiatives, notably technical validation, market studies, the creation of new products and the addition of clean technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Technical validation and studies.
- Validation of targeted markets, the product, or the process related to clean technologies.
- Creation of new products and addition of new clean technologies improving productivity.
- Development of new markets and improvement of organizational management in connection with sustainable development practices.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A company.
Eligible expenses
- Only expenses related to the business project are eligible.
- Consulting fees related to carrying out studies, including certification, market studies, prototypes, and networking with scientific and industrial partners.
- Salaries, wages, and employee benefits.
- Patents and intellectual property rights; specific standards essential to validating the project.
- Purchase of small equipment needed for technical experiments; acquisition of cutting-edge IT, including related software; acquisition of production equipment related to the implementation of a new clean technology; costs for implementing management and quality control processes; training related to new products, processes, and sustainable development practices; costs for implementing sustainable development standards.
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Southwest, namely the boroughs of LaSalle, Verdun and Sud-Ouest.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form.
- For the PDF version, download the form, fill it out and return it to info@pmemtlgso.com.
Processing and Agreement
- PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest determines the project’s eligibility in relation to the Fund policy objectives and requirements.
- A dedicated advisor will contact you upon receipt of the required documents.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Écofonds Program
What is the Écofonds?
Ecofund supports Greater Southwest businesses developing clean technologies through technical and financial support. It aims to foster the emergence, development and implementation of green initiatives, notably technical validation, market studies, the creation of new products and the addition of clean technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Écofonds Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Écofonds program?
To be eligible for the Écofonds program, you must:
The company or its leaders must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a CSQ.
The company must be legally incorporated, registered with the REQ, and located in the Greater Southwest.
The file must include the required documents and financial projections, as well as a down payment of 20 %.
What expenses are eligible under Écofonds?
Technical validation and studies.
Validation of targeted markets, the product, or the process related to clean technologies.
Creation of new products and addition of new clean technologies improving productivity.
Development of new markets and improvement of organizational management in connection with sustainable development practices.
Who can I contact for more information about the Écofonds?
You can contact PME MTL by email at info@pmemtlgso.com or by phone at 514 765-7060.
Where is the Écofonds available?
The Écofonds program is available across Canada.