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innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies
Grant and Funding
Overview
The InnovÉÉ — ÉFÉC program offers a maximum funding amount of $75,000, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses for industrial feasibility studies aimed at transitioning towards a circular economy. Eligible activities include studies on technological, commercial, or competitive positioning, addressing common issues among companies, and developing strategies to support industrial synergies.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Industrial feasibility studies related to the circular economy.
- Planning of innovative projects aimed at circular economy adoption.
- Technological studies on the positioning of sectors linked to the circular economy.
- Problem-solving analyses for issues affecting multiple companies in similar sectors.
- Technico-economic feasibility studies promoting industrial synergies.
- Strategy development studies for expanding circular economy practices.
- Collection of strategic data to aid industry transition to a circular economy.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 75,000
Launch an eco-friendly packaging line
$ 35,000
Develop a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 55,000
Create an urban green space in the downtown area
$ 60,000
Initiate a local food bank expansion project
$ 45,000
Establish a regional artisan food network
$ 90,000
Upgrade a community theater with modern technology
Eligibility
- The project must benefit the development of several companies within the same or related sectors.
- The project should be of a one-time nature.
- It must promote alliances, partnerships, and networking across an industry, sector, territory, or value chain.
- The project has to promote the development of the circular economy.
Who is eligible?
- Industrial sectors focused on the circular economy
- Business sectors aiming for circular economy initiatives
- Territorial or community-based entities interested in circular economy projects
- Companies engaging in alliances, partnerships, and networking across industries or value chains for circular economy development
- Businesses conducting technological, commercial, or competitive positioning studies related to the circular economy
- Entities conducting feasibility studies to identify technologies for industrial synergies
- Organizations planning deployment strategies for transitioning to a circular economy
Eligible expenses
- Industrial feasibility studies related to circular economy projects.
- Planning expenses for innovative circular economy initiatives.
- Program management fees, which constitute 5% of the total budget.
How to apply
1
Preliminary preparation
Consult the ÉFÉC program guide to understand the parameters and eligibility criteria.
2
Writing the project proposal
- Develop a project description related to the program's objectives and the eligible research themes.
- Justify the project's relevance to the circular economy.
3
Consultation of the appendices and required documents
- Complete the specific annex for the ÉFÉC program according to the instructions provided.
- Gather information on the sharing of results and other requirements.
4
Sending the request
Send the funding request by email to Maxim Doucet (mdoucet@innovee.quebec) and Mathilde Boucher (mboucher@innovee.quebec) before the deadline for the call for projects.
Additional information
- The grant provides up to 75,000 CAD, covering a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses, while private contributions must cover a minimum of 30% of eligible expenses.
- The maximum government funding contribution rate is 70% of eligible expenses.
- InnovÉÉ will collect 5% of the budget for program management fees.
- The maximum duration for funded studies is 12 months.
- InnovÉÉ offers additional support services, including project preparation, access to equipment, and networking opportunities with academic or industrial partners.
