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InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Latest source updateLast Update: April 26, 2026Latest change: The Innov-R content now emphasizes a broader program overview, new sector targeting, revised funding limits, and a changed application process with updated contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Latest change: The Innov-R content now emphasizes a broader program overview, new sector targeting, revised funding limits, and a changed application process with updated contact details.
Innov-R program content updated
The Innov-R content has been reworked from a detailed applicant guide into a shorter program overview that highlights the program goal, targeted sectors, and how to submit a proposal. It now points applicants to updated download links and a new contact email, and the call for proposals is listed as to be determined rather than showing fixed dates. The visible eligibility and funding terms also changed: the new content states a broader set of eligible organizations, a TRL 1 to 6 project range, a maximum grant coverage of up to 50%, and up to 90% total public funding, with a 20% minimum private contribution. The sector list and submission directions are presented differently as well, so applicants should review the current program details carefully before proceeding.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
October 15, 2025
Opened June 20, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
INNOV-R supports collaborative research projects in Quebec that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovative technologies and practices. The program funds projects led by a Quebec public research institute and involving at least one Quebec business or NPO, with eligible work such as new product development, new process development, and significant improvements to existing solutions.
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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
Funds Providers
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
- Development of a new product or a new process.
- Significant improvement of an existing product or process.
- Collaborative research projects with R&D steps to be completed.
Documents Needed
- General funding application form
- Detailed application form
- INNOV-R GHG reduction form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Universities
- College technology transfer centres (CCTTs)
- Public research centres established in Quebec
- Businesses established in Quebec with internal production or R&D activities
- Non-profit organizations established in Quebec with internal production or R&D activities
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.
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)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that have already been funded by another funding program.
- Expenses already supported by the Ministry or another Quebec government program funded by the FECC.
- Transactions between related businesses or partners.
- Recurring expenses such as annual subscription fees and software update fees.
- Expenses incurred before the date of submission of the detailed application, including expenses for which the company has already entered into contractual commitments.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality and degree of innovation.
- Quality of the partnership and benefits for industrial partners.
- Project management, including schedule realism, budget adequacy, and project objectives.
- Project benefits for Quebec, including scientific, technological, social, and economic impacts.
- Ability of the solution to reduce GHG emissions, methodological compliance with ISO 14064-2, and deployment risks.
How to apply
- Contact the responsible person at the relevant RSRI to obtain the general funding application form.
- Contact the responsible person at the relevant RSRI to obtain the detailed application form and the GHG form.
- Request free accompaniment to complete the GHG reduction section if needed.
- Submit the completed detailed application form to the relevant RSRI.
Processing and Agreement
- The detailed application form must be completed and signed by the applicants.
- The application must be submitted to one of the seven RSRI, depending on the sector targeted by the project.
- The RSRI responsible for the application provides the detailed application form, the GHG form, and relevant documentation.
Additional information
- The submitted application must include a completed and signed detailed application form.
- The detailed application form has two parts: Part A, Project Quality, and Part B, Potential for reducing GHG emissions in Quebec.
- A free accompaniment service is recommended for completing Part B of the application form.
- All partners in the project must be members of the RSRI for the full duration of the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R Program
What is the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R?
INNOV-R supports collaborative research projects in Quebec that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovative technologies and practices. The program funds projects led by a Quebec public research institute and involving at least one Quebec business or NPO, with eligible work such as new product development, new process development, and significant improvements to existing solutions.
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 demonstrate at least 100,000 tonnes of CO2 eq. reduced or avoided in Quebec over the first 10 years after commercialization.
The lead applicant must be a Quebec public research institute, such as a university, CCTT, or public research centre.
The project must involve at least one Quebec business or NPO with internal production or R&D activities.
What expenses are eligible under InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R?
Development of a new product or a new process.
Significant improvement of an existing product or process.
Collaborative research projects with R&D steps to be completed.
Who can I contact for more information about the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R?
You can contact innovÉÉ by email at nelkhadir@innovee.quebec or by phone at 514 416-6777.
Where is the InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R available?
The InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R program is available the province of Quebec.