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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The SI2TEC program offers funding of up to $500,000 to support collaborative industrial innovation projects linked to the circular economy in Quebec. It funds projects that demonstrate economic circularity, ecological transition, and industrial symbiosis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 20-2250 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Industrial innovation projects linked to circular economy.
- Projects demonstrating economic circularity and ecological transition solutions in Quebec.
- Collaborative projects based on industrial symbiosis.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent (LOI)
- Detailed application
- Supporting documents required by the program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs that are members of an RSRI
- SMEs that are members of a cooperative or industrial federation that is a member of an RSRI
- Mixed companies (municipality/private sector)
- For-profit companies with fewer than 250 employees carrying out industrial activities in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are state-owned or majority-owned by a state enterprise.
- Cities or municipalities.
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs).
- Public research institutes.
- For-profit companies with more than 250 employees having industrial activities in Quebec.
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs).
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for specialized services, including subcontracting services.
- Direct labor costs related to the project, including social benefits and mandatory contributions, as well as project management fees.
- Travel and accommodation expenses related to the project, in compliance with the current governmental standards outlined in the Recueil des politiques de gestion du gouvernement du Québec.
- Direct costs of materials and inventory.
- Direct costs of equipment, calculated based on the ratio between the project's duration and the equipment's useful life.
- Rental fees for equipment directly related to the project, calculated according to the project's duration.
- Fees for acquiring studies or other documents.
- Fees for animal studies or platform fees.
- Costs related to the preparation of an intellectual property protection strategy, obtaining intellectual property protection, and acquiring intellectual property rights or licenses (including patent application fees such as patent agent fees).
- Obtaining necessary approvals or certifications for commercialization.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Letter of intent is reviewed first.
- Detailed application is then analyzed and presented orally to the CATE.
- The CATE makes a recommendation, followed by board and ministry authorization.
- If approved, a grant letter is issued and a research agreement is signed with partners.
Additional information
- The program offers support services, including project preparation, access to equipment, partner matchmaking with academic or industrial entities, and supplementary financing.
- There are opportunities for participation in interest-based communities, webinars about the programs, and networking activities.
- The guide for the program is downloadable, providing detailed insights and instructions for applicants.
- A letter of intent needs to be downloaded as part of the application process.
- For queries regarding the funding program, applicants can contact Nabila El Khadir.
- The funding is aimed at supporting the transition towards a circular economy by enabling industrial innovations in Quebec.
- Eligible projects require a minimum technology readiness level of 6, focusing on prototyping or process implementation in a real-world setting.
Frequently Asked Questions about the innovÉÉ — SI2TEC Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the innovÉÉ — SI2TEC. 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 — SI2TEC?
The SI2TEC program offers funding of up to $500,000 to support collaborative industrial innovation projects linked to the circular economy in Quebec. It funds projects that demonstrate economic circularity, ecological transition, and industrial symbiosis.
How much funding can be received?
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the innovÉÉ — SI2TEC program?
To be eligible for the innovÉÉ — SI2TEC program, you must:
R&D-based innovation project.
Minimum TRL 6.
At least two eligible entities, including one SME.
What expenses are eligible under innovÉÉ — SI2TEC?
Industrial innovation projects linked to circular economy.
Projects demonstrating economic circularity and ecological transition solutions in Quebec.
Collaborative projects based on industrial symbiosis.
Where is the innovÉÉ — SI2TEC available?
The innovÉÉ — SI2TEC program is available the province of Quebec.