How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the ESSOR – Component 3?

ESSOR – Component 3 is funded by Investissement Québec (IQ)

What are ESSOR – Component 3's eligibility criterias?

The company must be a for-profit business or a social economy enterprise. The company must be registered in Quebec and conduct activities within the province to receive financial support through the program. Foreign companies must be registered in Quebec and must commit to conducting activities there no later than twelve months following project approval.

ESSOR – Component 3

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QC, Canada

Financial support for reducing environmental footprints of Quebec businesses

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Loans and Capital investments

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Investissement Québec (IQ)

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The ESSOR – Component 3 grant supports investment projects aiming to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of companies in Quebec through the adoption of clean technologies, renewable energy, or green hydrogen initiatives, with a requirement that the project incurs at least $100,000 in eligible expenses. Eligible activities include pollution reduction, resource sustainability, carbon capture and valorization, renewable energy projects, sustainable transportation, recycling, and conservation of natural ecosystems.

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Provides both repayable contributions and non-repayable contributions as forms of financial intervention.
Includes a loan guarantee, with a maximum reimbursement guarantee of 70% on the net loss.
Demands management fees, specifically study fees of at least 0.5% of the financial aid granted.
Imposes annual guarantee fees of at least 0.5% of the amount guaranteed.
Limits the project completion period to a maximum of five years from the project start date, with a preferred timeline not exceeding three years.

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Acquisition and implementation of clean technologies.
Development and deployment of renewable energy or green hydrogen projects.
Projects that reduce environmental pollution in water, air, and soil.
Initiatives that ensure the sustainability of natural resources.
Projects focusing on carbon capture and utilization.
Renewable and clean energy, or bioenergy projects.
Production of low-carbon impact fuels.
Projects aimed at sustainable transportation and mobility.
Recycling and plastic recovery initiatives.
Efforts contributing to a circular economy.
Projects that preserve and restore natural environments and biodiversity.
Initiatives aimed at reducing resource and energy consumption.

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$ 50,000

Launch an online platform for mental health support

$ 60,000

Launch a mobile app for local heritage tourism

$ 80,000

Implement renewable energy systems in local schools

$ 40,000

Establish a local organic food delivery service

$ 45,000

Create an art therapy program for marginalized groups

$ 30,000

Develop a sustainable community garden program

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The applicant must be a for-profit enterprise or a social economy enterprise.
The enterprise must be registered in Quebec and conduct its activities there.
For foreign enterprises, they must be registered in Quebec and commit to conducting their activities there within twelve months following project authorization.
The enterprise must operate in eligible sectors, excluding certain primary industries, mining, real estate, construction (with exceptions), public services, management, healthcare, education, finance, arts, telecommunications, and hospitality (with exceptions).

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For-profit enterprises and social economy enterprises registered in Quebec.
Companies in Quebec that can demonstrate a commitment to undertake eligible projects.
Foreign companies registered in Quebec and willing to commence operations there within twelve months of project approval.
Companies from all sectors except primary (agriculture, forestry, and fishing) unless related to greenhouse cultivation or major packaging projects over $10 million.
Companies in extraction industries, real estate, rental services, construction, public utilities, management of companies, healthcare, education, public administration, finance, arts, telecommunications, broadcasting, accommodation (except tourism projects), and other services (except public administration) are not eligible.
For businesses involved in seasonal activities in specific regions such as Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Capitale-Nationale (MRC of Charlevoix, Charlevoix-Est, and Portneuf), the eligible sectors include primary sectors such as commercial fishing, mariculture, agriculture, peatlands, etc., alongside the standard eligible sectors.

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Primary sector industries, including agriculture, forestry, and fishing, except for greenhouse cultivation or similar facilities and major packaging projects exceeding $10 million in value.
Forestry exploitation activities.
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industries.
Real estate services and rental and leasing services.
Construction, except for projects aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of their activities.
Utilities sector companies.
Corporate management and enterprise management services.
Healthcare and social assistance services.
Educational services.
Public administration.
Financial and insurance services.
Arts, entertainment, and recreation services.
Telecommunications services.
Radio and television services.
Accommodation and food services, except for accommodation services linked to a tourism project.
Other services, excluding public administrations.

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Capitalizable investments directly related to the execution of the project such as acquisition, construction, fitting out, or expansion of buildings.
Acquisition and implementation of equipment or software.
Expenditures related to a significant technological transition aimed at considerably reducing the environmental footprint.
Costs for upgrading equipment, including equipment required for measuring energy consumption.
Engineering work costs.
Professional fees in compliance with current government standards as outlined in the Government of Quebec's Management Policy Compendium.
Expenses related to working capital necessary for executing an investment project when financial aid takes the form of a loan guarantee, refundable financial contribution, or forgivable loan, up to a maximum of 20% of the total eligible expenses.

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Quebec
Territories of Côte-Nord
Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Capitale-Nationale region (MRC of Charlevoix, Charlevoix-Est, and Portneuf)

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The program accepts new applications but cannot guarantee processing under current regulations if evaluation cannot be made before March 31, 2025, subject to new guidelines.
Management fees of at least 0.5% of the granted financial aid amount are required from the company.
Annual guarantee fees of at least 0.5% of the guaranteed amount are mandatory.
The project must start within six months of approval, with a total implementation period not exceeding five years.
A project timeline not exceeding three years is preferred.
Other specific conditions may apply.