How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC?

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC is funded by innovÉÉ

What are innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC's eligibility criterias?

The project must benefit the development of several companies in the same or related sectors. The project must be of a one-time nature. The project should promote alliances, partnerships, and networking across an industry, sector, territory, or value chain.

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC

Last Update: April 2, 2025

QC, Canada

Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies

innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

innovÉÉ

Status

Open

Overview of the innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum financial aid of $75,000, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Private contributions must cover a minimum of 30% of eligible expenses.
Government financial contributions can cumulate up to a maximum of 70% of eligible expenses.
5% of the project budget must be allocated for program management fees, to be collected by InnovÉÉ.

Eligible projects & activities

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:

$ 55,000

Create an urban green space in the downtown area

$ 75,000

Launch an eco-friendly packaging line

$ 35,000

Develop a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 45,000

Establish a regional artisan food network

$ 60,000

Initiate a local food bank expansion project

$ 90,000

Upgrade a community theater with modern technology

Eligibility criteria of the innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC program

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 to the innovÉÉ — ÉFÉC program

Preliminary preparation

Consult the ÉFÉC program guide to understand the parameters and eligibility criteria.

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.

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.

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.