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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 20, 2025
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The INNOV-R program funds collaborative research projects in Quebec aimed at high-impact greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, with a maximum grant of up to $8,500,000 per year. Eligible activities include the development and validation of innovative technologies or processes with significant GHG emission reduction potential.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 20, 2025
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research projects aimed at developing or significantly improving products or processes that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Quebec.
- Innovation initiatives focused on the implementation of new technologies to achieve substantial GHG emission reductions.
- Joint development and validation of solutions with measurable GHG reduction potential of at least 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over ten years post-commercialization.
- Partnership projects that unite academic researchers and businesses in Quebec to address GHG emission challenges through applied research.
- Projects aimed at transferring and sharing new knowledge or practices related to GHG reduction technologies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based businesses with production or R&D activities
- Universities
- College technology transfer centres (CCTTs)
- Public research centres established in Quebec
- Cities and towns
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Crown corporations
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Enterprises that have failed to meet their obligations to the Government of Quebec.
- Projects that have already received funding from another program financed by the FECC, Investissement Québec, or the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE).
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, and benefits for project personnel
- Student scholarships
- Materials, consumables, and supplies used in the project
- Purchase or rental of equipment (up to 25% of total eligible expenses, and with equipment value not exceeding $25,000 before taxes)
- Intellectual property management costs
- Professional fees
- Travel and accommodation expenses related to the project
- Monetary compensation for project participation
- Knowledge dissemination expenses
- Platform fees
- Subcontracting expenses
- In-kind contributions from businesses and partners (if they are auditable and essential to the project)
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- All communications and public disclosures about the funding must cite the financial support from the Quebec government under the INNOV-R program and adhere to the guidelines of the Plan for a Green Economy 2030.
- Personalized support is available for applicants needing guidance, particularly in completing the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential section.
- Projects benefiting from INNOV-R cannot combine this aid with other support from the FECC, Investissement Québec, or MEIE.
- The seven Regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle (RSRI) serve as intermediaries for application and project follow-up.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R. 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 InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R?
The INNOV-R program funds collaborative research projects in Quebec aimed at high-impact greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, with a maximum grant of up to $8,500,000 per year. Eligible activities include the development and validation of innovative technologies or processes with significant GHG emission reduction potential.
How much funding can be received?
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R program?
To be eligible for the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R program, you must:
The project must involve at least one Quebec-based business with production or R&D activities.
The business must contribute at least 20% of eligible project expenses (up to 50% in kind).
The business must not be listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA) or have outstanding obligations to the Quebec government.
What expenses are eligible under InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R?
Collaborative research projects aimed at developing or significantly improving products or processes that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Quebec.
Innovation initiatives focused on the implementation of new technologies to achieve substantial GHG emission reductions.
Joint development and validation of solutions with measurable GHG reduction potential of at least 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over ten years post-commercialization.
Partnership projects that unite academic researchers and businesses in Quebec to address GHG emission challenges through applied research.
Projects aimed at transferring and sharing new knowledge or practices related to GHG reduction technologies.
Where is the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R available?
The InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R a grant, loan, or tax credit?
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R is a Grant and Funding