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

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QC, Canada

Supporting circular economy feasibility and planning studies

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Grant and Funding

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

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innovÉÉ

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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.

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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.

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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.

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$ 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

$ 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.