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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 350,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 3, 2021
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supported SMEs in land transportation and sustainable mobility demonstration projects. It offered up to $350,000 per project for non-repayable funding, at a maximum rate of 50%.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 3, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Real-world demonstration of a product or process outside the laboratory
- Technology showcase at an independent partner site
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form
- Project schedule or Gantt chart
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Two-year financial forecasts and cash flow projections
- Partner commitment letters, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs from all sectors
- Companies in the land transportation sector
- Companies in sustainable mobility
Who is not eligible
- Companies controlled by a provincial, federal, or municipal government
- Companies mainly owned by a Crown corporation
- Companies under insolvency or bankruptcy protection
- Companies listed in the public contracts ineligible registry
- Companies that failed to meet prior ministry funding obligations
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and specialized services
- Subcontracting services
- Project labour, benefits, and management costs
- Travel and lodging related to the project
- Materials, inventory, equipment, rentals, platforms, and trade show participation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before a complete application was filed and confirmed
- Debt service, loan repayments, and capital replacement
- Regular operating expenses and recurring software subscriptions
- Intellectual property maintenance costs
- Land, buildings, commercialisation plan costs, and technology showcase planning costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by the Ministry’s administrative units.
- Projects were assessed against program criteria and selection factors.
- Applicants were informed of the decision within 10 to 15 business days after approval by the evaluation committee and senior management.
- Approved projects could require signed partner commitment letters before the first payment.
Additional information
- This program is currently not available.
- Applications had to be written in French.
- Only one program funding source from the Ministry could be combined.
- Funding was subject to available credits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment. 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 — Demonstration in a real environment?
This program supported SMEs in land transportation and sustainable mobility demonstration projects. It offered up to $350,000 per project for non-repayable funding, at a maximum rate of 50%.
How much funding can be received?
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $350,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment program?
To be eligible for the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment program, you must:
SME in transport or mobility
Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada
Operating establishment in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment?
Real-world demonstration of a product or process outside the laboratory
Technology showcase at an independent partner site
Who can I contact for more information about the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment?
You can contact innovÉÉ by email at pi.demo.mobilite@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 873-1767, #3226.
Where is the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment available?
The innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment is a Partnering and Collaboration