InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

Q: How much funding can be received?

InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R a grant, loan, or tax credit?

InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R?

InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R is funded by innovÉÉ

Q: Where is the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R available?

The InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $500,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : April 4, 2022

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

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.

Financing terms and conditions

INNOV-R funding may cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses for the express stream, and up to 40% for the regular stream.
The cumulative total of public funding, including INNOV-R and other public programs, must not exceed 80% of eligible expenses (50% for the express stream).
A minimum private contribution of 20% of eligible project costs is required for the regular stream (can include up to 50% in-kind contributions), and 50% for the express stream.
Maximum INNOV-R funding per project: $8,500,000 per year (regular stream) or $499,999 (express stream).
Indirect research costs are covered at a rate of 27% of the grant for universities and CCTTs, applied to specified eligible expenses.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 450,000

Creating solar panel installations to reduce GHG emissions

$ 500,000

Developing an electric vehicle charging network

$ 300,000

Development of electric bus charging infrastructure in collaboration with McGill University

$ 400,000

Use of wind energy to replace diesel generators in collaboration with Laval University

Eligibility

The project must be a collaborative R&D initiative involving at least one Quebec-based business with production or R&D activities and one public research institution in Quebec (university, college technology transfer centre, or public research centre).
The business or organization must have internal production or R&D activities in Quebec.
The project must demonstrate a potential GHG emission reduction of at least 100,000 tonnes CO2 equivalent in Quebec over the first ten years after commercialization.
The project must focus on developing or significantly improving a product or process and display technological innovation and research uncertainties.
Companies listed in Quebec's Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA) or those with outstanding obligations to the Quebec government are not eligible.

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

Selection criteria

Scientific quality of the project.
Excellence of the research team.
Degree of innovation in the project.
Capacity to successfully complete the project.
Potential benefits for industrial partners.
Quality of public-private partnership.
Scientific and technological outcomes.
Benefits for training highly qualified personnel.
Social, economic, or other benefits for Quebec.
Ability of the solution to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec within the first ten years of commercialization.
Amount of GHG emissions that can be reduced or avoided (in tonnes of CO2/year in Quebec).
Cost per tonne of CO2 avoided in Quebec.
Quality of the methodology used, referring to ISO 14064-2, including a realistic reference scenario.
Risks associated with the deployment of the solution.

How to apply

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Check the program details on the INNOV-R website
Verify the eligibility criteria for your project

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Gather the required documents for the grant application
Prepare a detailed project proposal in collaboration with the university or research center

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Fill out and submit the online application form before the deadline
Make sure to include all requested information and necessary supporting documents

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

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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?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R?

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.