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innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ

Collaborative research funding for electricity transmission reliability
innovÉÉ
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ program offers financial support covering up to 40% of eligible project expenses, aimed at enhancing the reliability of electricity transmission through collaborative research. Eligible activities include research on infrastructure protection, network resilience to climatic events, and technologies supporting reliable electricity transmission.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Environment
Target groups
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Research on the protection of critical infrastructure in the electricity transmission network (cybersecurity).
  • Design, connection, and maintenance of elements necessary for the reliability of the electricity transmission network.
  • Settings and protection of installations within the electricity transmission network.
  • Reliable operation of the electricity transmission network.
  • Resilience of the electricity transmission network to climatic hazards.
  • Technologies for the conversion and storage of energy from decentralized production sources to ensure reliability and resilience of the electricity transmission network.
  • Integration, connection, or reliable transmission of electricity to or from the Quebec electricity transmission network interconnection.
  • Reliable planning of the electricity transmission network, including studies on the impact of electrification of the economy and tools for balancing resources and demand.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Universities
  • Colleges
  • Public research centers
  • Technology Transfer Centers (CCTT)
  • Research Institutes
  • Industrial partners engaged in electrical transport reliability
  • Entities adhering to the standards of the Régie de l’énergie

Eligible expenses

  • Expenditures dedicated to research and innovation in the field of electricity transport reliability.

Additional information

  • The programme FiabilitÉÉ is offered in partnership with the Régie de l’énergie and InnovÉÉ.
  • The maximum funding from FiabilitÉÉ covers up to 40% of eligible expenses, with combined government financial assistance not exceeding 80% of the total eligible costs.
  • Projects must also adhere to the norms of reliability established by the Régie de l’énergie.
  • A report of research findings must be shared with the Régie de l’énergie and relevant entities, facilitating a broader dissemination of the results.
  • An annual progress form and a final research report are mandatory for all funded projects.
  • Participation in a knowledge transfer activity hosted by the Régie is required for researchers post-project completion.

Frequently Asked Questions about the innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ. 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 — FiabilitÉÉ?

The innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ program offers financial support covering up to 40% of eligible project expenses, aimed at enhancing the reliability of electricity transmission through collaborative research. Eligible activities include research on infrastructure protection, network resilience to climatic events, and technologies supporting reliable electricity transmission.

How much funding can be received?

innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ program?

To be eligible for the innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ program, you must: The project must be deemed eligible for funding under the principal program managed by InnovÉÉ. The research must focus on the reliability of electricity transmission associated with elements or installations operating at a voltage of 120 kV and above.

What expenses are eligible under innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ?

Research on the protection of critical infrastructure in the electricity transmission network (cybersecurity). Design, connection, and maintenance of elements necessary for the reliability of the electricity transmission network. Settings and protection of installations within the electricity transmission network. Reliable operation of the electricity transmission network. Resilience of the electricity transmission network to climatic hazards. Technologies for the conversion and storage of energy from decentralized production sources to ensure reliability and resilience of the electricity transmission network. Integration, connection, or reliable transmission of electricity to or from the Quebec electricity transmission network interconnection. Reliable planning of the electricity transmission network, including studies on the impact of electrification of the economy and tools for balancing resources and demand.

Where is the innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ available?

The innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ a grant, loan, or tax credit?

innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ?

innovÉÉ — FiabilitÉÉ is funded by innovÉÉ

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