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innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME
Supports collaborative industrial research for GHG reduction
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 450,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 4, 2025
- Closing date : May 16, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $450,000 to support innovative industrial research projects with strong greenhouse gas reduction potential in Quebec. Eligible work includes collaborative development of new products or processes, significant improvements to existing ones, and related research and commercialization preparation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 4, 2025
- Closing date : May 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.
- Development of new products or processes, or significant improvement of existing ones.
- Projects with high commercial or deployment potential after commercialization.
Documents Needed
- Signed letter of intent.
- Signed detailed application form.
- Financial statements and cash flow forecasts.
- Project schedule, partner commitment letters, and team CVs.
- Business plan or other supporting document, if available.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec SMEs.
- Businesses carrying out production or R&D activities in Quebec.
- Quebec-based companies, OBNLs, cooperatives, Hydro-Québec and its subsidiaries, and public bodies as partners.
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed on the Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Companies under bankruptcy or creditor protection laws.
- Holding companies.
- Companies with conduct that could damage the integrity of the Government of Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Specialized professional services and subcontracting.
- Project labour, including benefits and mandatory contributions.
- Travel and subsistence directly related to the project.
- Materials, inventory, equipment rental, and equipment costs prorated to project use.
- Studies, documentation, platform fees, IP protection, certification, and final external audit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is filed.
- Debt service, loan repayment, and capital replacement costs.
- Routine operating expenses, recurring software subscriptions, and software updates.
- IP maintenance, land, buildings, and commercialization costs.
- Transactions between related businesses or partners.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The letter of intent is reviewed first for eligibility.
- Eligible projects may be invited to submit a detailed application.
- Projects are then evaluated by an external expert committee.
- Funding decisions are communicated by email from the RSRI.
- An external audit report is required at the end of the project.
Additional information
- Recipients must submit an external audit report at the end of the project.
- Project communications must acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Quebec.
- Applicants may need to provide additional documents upon request.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME. 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 — SME?
The program provides up to $450,000 to support innovative industrial research projects with strong greenhouse gas reduction potential in Quebec. Eligible work includes collaborative development of new products or processes, significant improvements to existing ones, and related research and commercialization preparation.
How much funding can be received?
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $450,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 16, 2025.
Who is eligible for the innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME program?
To be eligible for the innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME program, you must:
Quebec SME with production or R&D.
Collaborative project with Quebec partner.
Strong GHG reduction potential.
What expenses are eligible under innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME?
Collaborative industrial research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.
Development of new products or processes, or significant improvement of existing ones.
Projects with high commercial or deployment potential after commercialization.
Who can I contact for more information about the innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME?
You can contact innovÉÉ or by phone at 514 875-0032.
Where is the innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME available?
The innovÉÉ — INNOV-R — SME program is available the province of Quebec.