innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment

Q: How much funding can be received?

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $350000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment a grant, loan, or tax credit?

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment?

innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment is funded by innovÉÉ

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment?

You can contact innovÉÉ or by phone at 514 873-1767.

Q: Where is the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment available?

The innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Support for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $350,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The INNOVÉÉ — Demonstration in a Real Environment program offers a maximum funding amount of $350,000 per project to support SMEs in showcasing and demonstrating innovative technologies in land transportation and sustainable mobility. Eligible activities include real-world demonstrations and technology showcases that help solidify partnerships with cities or transportation companies.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance is awarded as a non-repayable contribution.
The maximum financial assistance provided per project is 50% of the eligible expenses.
The maximum funding amount available per project is $350,000.
An enterprise is eligible to receive a maximum cumulative sum of $500,000 during the program's validity from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024.
Funds for eligible expenses will be made available only after a complete and eligible application is submitted and confirmed by the Ministry.
The assistance contributes to overall project expenses, excluding pre-existing financing or interim credit solutions.
The cumulative government funding limit, including other forms of aid (non-repayable and repayable), is set at 75% of the total project costs.
Funding from other Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation programs cannot be combined with this program's financial assistance.

Activities funded

Demonstration in a real operational situation outside of laboratories for scaling up or completing the development or improvement of a product or process.
Technology showcase, involving the demonstration of a product or process in a real operational situation with a public or private partner, under specified conditions, such as having completed the development phase and being ready for commercialization.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

Establishing a mental health support center

$ 100,000

Launching a renewable energy startup company

$ 45,000

Developing a community shared agriculture program

$ 35,000

Implementing a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 50,000

Creating an art therapy program for trauma survivors

$ 50,000

Launching an eco-friendly fashion line

Eligibility

The applicant must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) with a demonstration or technology showcase project in sustainable mobility or land transportation.
The company must be legally constituted under the laws of Quebec or Canada.
The enterprise must have an operational facility in Quebec intended for the production of goods or services or for internal research and development activities.
The enterprise must not be controlled directly or indirectly by a government (provincial or federal) or a municipal entity.
The enterprise must not be majority-owned by a state corporation.
The enterprise must not be under protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
The enterprise must not be registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
The enterprise must have met its obligations if previously receiving financial aid from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation in the two years preceding the current application.

Who is eligible?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in any sector with projects related to sustainable mobility or land transportation.

Who is not eligible

Companies directly or indirectly controlled by a government entity (provincial, federal, or municipal).
Companies majority-owned by a crown corporation.
Businesses under protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Enterprises listed in the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts.
Companies that failed to meet their obligations related to past financial aid from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation within two years prior to the application.

Eligible expenses

Professional fees for specialized services, including expenses detailed in the QuébecInnove member service offer.
Subcontracting services.
Direct project-related labor costs, including benefits and mandatory contributions.
Travel and accommodation expenses related to project execution, including those for potential clients attending a real-world operation demonstration or visiting a technology showcase, in accordance with government standards.
Costs directly related to materials and inventory.
Direct equipment costs, calculated based on the project's duration relative to the equipment's useful life.
Equipment rental fees.
Platform fees.
Costs to participate in exhibitions and trade shows to present the product or process and attract potential clients to the technology showcase.
Project assembly and management fees by the leading organization for projects submitted by a business group, up to a maximum of 7% of eligible project expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies must have an establishment operating in Quebec.

Selection criteria

The degree of innovation of the project, including the extent to which the product or technology offers a significant advantage over existing market solutions.
The commercial potential of the product and the company’s marketing strategy.
The relevance of the project in relation to the applicant’s business model and the expected benefits for the company.
The quality and realism of the project's implementation plan.
The strength and involvement of the partners, especially the city or transport company involved.
The company’s capability to successfully execute the project in terms of financial and human resources.
The level of risk and uncertainty associated with the project, along with the quality of the risk mitigation plan.
The robustness of intellectual property rights and the strategy employed to maintain a competitive edge.
The potential socioeconomic impact in Quebec.
The elements of sustainable development considered in the project plan.

How to apply

Reading the guide

Read carefully the Application Presentation Guide for the Innovation Program – Component 1.

Preparation of the request

Fill out the Innovation Program form – Component 1, including all necessary annexes.
Gather the mandatory supporting documents such as the financial statements for the last two years, the project timeline, and the financial forecasts.
Include optional and requested documents that can strengthen your application (letters of commitment, francization certificates, etc.).

Writing the request

Write the request entirely in French, ensuring it is signed by a person authorized by the company.

Transmission of the request

Send the complete request by email to the address pi.demo.mobilite@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by postal mail to the following address:
Ministry of Economy and Innovation, 380 Saint-Antoine Street West, 5th floor, Montreal (Quebec) H2Y 3X7.

Additional information

The grant is currently not available.
Applications for the existing program must be written in French and signed by an authorized official.
The Ministry aims to communicate application decisions within 10 to 15 business days following project approval.
A declaration of non-eligibility will be made for incomplete submissions or applications that do not meet program criteria.

Contacts

514 873-1767

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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?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment?

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: Eligible entities are SMEs from any sector with a demonstration or technology showcase project in sustainable mobility or land transportation. The company must be legally constituted under the laws of Quebec or Canada and operate a facility in Quebec intended for the production of goods and services or internal research and development activities.