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Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration
Funding for eco-responsible and clean tech implementation
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fonds Écoleader provides financial support for implementation projects that help Quebec businesses adopt eco-responsible practices and clean technologies. It offers up to $400,000 for cohort projects, with eligible activities including expert support, implementation assistance, training, and clean technology deployment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of eco-responsible business practices.
- Implementation of clean technologies.
- Expert support for action-plan execution and pilot testing.
- Training, technical support, and deployment of the selected solution.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form, including the expert submission.
- Proof of authority to sign on behalf of the applicant and expert firm.
- Letters of confirmation for additional financing, if applicable.
- Letters of intent from participating cohort companies.
- Cost breakdown by cohort member, for cohort projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Social economy enterprises
- Associations and federations of cooperatives
- Economic development non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Financial services companies under the AMF
- Companies listed in the public contracts ineligibility register
- Holding companies
- Businesses operating in weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, sexual exploitation, tobacco, or drug-related activities
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for expert services, design, and documentation.
- Travel and accommodation costs related to the project.
- Training, materials, and communication costs within program limits.
- Professional fees for project reporting.
- Subcontractor fees outside the expert directory, within limits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Scientific research, experimental development, and documentation projects.
- Activities focused mainly on awareness, education, sales, promotion, or events.
- Projects to develop a new product, service, or clean technology.
- Projects carried out outside Quebec.
- Costs for certification applications, carbon offsets, legal fees, and operating expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- FAQDD reviews the application for eligibility and compliance with program rules.
- Funding is confirmed in writing before approval is final.
- If approved, an agreement is signed between FAQDD, the applicant, and the lead expert.
- The agreement cannot be modified once signed.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted on an ongoing basis until September 30, 2026.
- Projects must be completed and finalized within 18 months of the agreement.
- The program is delivered by FAQDD with support from CED for Quebec.
- The support is specifically for implementation and action-stage projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration Program
What is the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration?
The Fonds Écoleader provides financial support for implementation projects that help Quebec businesses adopt eco-responsible practices and clean technologies. It offers up to $400,000 for cohort projects, with eligible activities including expert support, implementation assistance, training, and clean technology deployment.
How much funding can be received?
Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration program?
To be eligible for the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration program, you must:
For-profit or social economy businesses.
Registered and operating in Quebec.
Cohorts of 3 to 10 companies.
What expenses are eligible under Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration?
Implementation of eco-responsible business practices.
Implementation of clean technologies.
Expert support for action-plan execution and pilot testing.
Training, technical support, and deployment of the selected solution.
Where is the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration available?
The Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration?
Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration is funded by Le Fonds Écoleader