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Innovative Projects Program
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Innovative Projects Program by Hydro-Québec provides up to $12 million in financial support for projects that deliver high energy efficiency in residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, or industrial buildings in Quebec. Eligible activities include the construction or major renovation of multiple buildings with advanced energy efficiency measures and innovative electromechanical systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction or major renovation of multiple buildings with high energy performance standards.
- Implementation of innovative energy networks connecting several buildings to optimize energy use.
- Integration of advanced energy efficiency measures to significantly reduce electricity consumption across a building complex.
- Projects focusing on exchanging and recovering energy between buildings for heating and cooling needs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential building owners or developers
- Commercial building owners or developers
- Institutional building owners or developers
- Agricultural building owners or developers
- Industrial building owners or developers
Who is not eligible
- Projects supplied by an autonomous electricity network (i.e., not connected to Hydro-Québec's or an eligible municipal/cooperative grid).
- Companies or individuals who owe money to Hydro-Québec, have ceased operations, are in liquidation, under insolvency, or dissolution.
- Applicants who do not comply with Hydro-Québec's Terms of Service or electricity rates.
Eligible expenses
- Additional costs associated with the implementation of the energy network (Réseau d’énergie) and highly energy-efficient measures, compared to the reference scenario.
- Acquisition and installation of high-performance technologies and innovative electromechanical systems.
- Costs related to the installation of heat pumps or systems for the recovery and valorization of thermal waste.
- Expenses for the implementation of energy-efficient measures that result in eligible electricity savings.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The program requires that all submitted documents, including reports and invoices, be prepared in French unless an exception is specified in the Charte de la langue française.
- Participants must not submit the same energy efficiency measures under another Hydro-Québec program.
- Hydro-Québec may request supporting documentation to verify implementation of measures or compliance with program requirements at any time.
- Confidentiality of project data will be maintained by Hydro-Québec, except for general project information such as participant identity, project cost, and granted financial support, which may be disclosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovative Projects Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovative Projects Program. 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 Innovative Projects Program?
The Innovative Projects Program by Hydro-Québec provides up to $12 million in financial support for projects that deliver high energy efficiency in residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, or industrial buildings in Quebec. Eligible activities include the construction or major renovation of multiple buildings with advanced energy efficiency measures and innovative electromechanical systems.
How much funding can be received?
Innovative Projects Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Innovative Projects Program program?
To be eligible for the Innovative Projects Program program, you must:
Buildings must be located in Quebec.
Applicant must own, operate, or construct eligible buildings.
Eligible building use: residential, commercial, institutional, agricultural, or industrial.
What expenses are eligible under Innovative Projects Program?
Construction or major renovation of multiple buildings with high energy performance standards.
Implementation of innovative energy networks connecting several buildings to optimize energy use.
Integration of advanced energy efficiency measures to significantly reduce electricity consumption across a building complex.
Projects focusing on exchanging and recovering energy between buildings for heating and cooling needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovative Projects Program?
You can contact Hydro-Québec by email at projetsinnovants@hydroquebec.com.
Where is the Innovative Projects Program available?
The Innovative Projects Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Innovative Projects Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovative Projects Program is a Grant and Funding