Closed
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Degree of innovation
- Commercial potential and marketing strategy
- Project relevance to the business model and expected benefits
- Quality and realism of the implementation plan
- Partnership quality and partner involvement
How to apply
- Step 1: Read the application guide
- Review the program guide before preparing the file.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in and sign the financial assistance application form.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application by email or by post to the Ministry address provided.
- Submit the file in French and before the deadline.
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
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