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InnovEnSol Program
Funding for innovative soil and groundwater decontamination demonstration trials
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
InnovEnSol provides up to $1,000,000 per field-scale demonstration trial (covering up to 75% of eligible costs) to help Québec organizations test innovative green technologies for the decontamination of soils and/or groundwater. Eligible activities include in situ or ex situ demonstration work and the related professional services for preparing and monitoring the trial within the targeted test area.
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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
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Field-scale demonstration trials to decontaminate soils and/or groundwater using innovative (new or rarely used in Québec) remediation technologies or processes.
- Field-scale demonstration trials to remediate soils and/or groundwater contaminated with hard-to-treat, emerging, or poorly served contaminants in Québec (e.g., metals and metalloids).
- Demonstration projects that apply innovative approaches to reduce treatment time or overall remediation costs for soil and/or groundwater rehabilitation.
- Demonstration projects that use innovative methods to reach contamination in complex-access contexts (e.g., horizontal injection or directional drilling) for in situ or ex situ treatment.
- Demonstration trials integrating sustainable rehabilitation features, such as using non-fossil energy sources or innovations that reduce energy consumption or optimize management of treatment discharges.
Documents Needed
- Financial Assistance Application Form – Parts 1 and 2 (Excel)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private companies legally registered in Quebec
- Municipal organizations
- Research chairs active in the contaminated sites sector
- Educational institutions active in the contaminated sites sector
- Organizations active in the contaminated land (soil and groundwater decontamination) sector
Eligible expenses
- Professional services required to prepare the demonstration trial (e.g., planning and documentation).
- Professional services required to monitor/supervise the demonstration trial work (oversight and follow-up).
- Eligible work costs limited to the area covered by the demonstration trial.
- Contingency costs (as part of eligible expenses, within the 75% cap).
- Administrative costs (as part of eligible expenses, within the 75% cap).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (companies legally registered in Quebec).
Selection criteria
- Projects are reviewed in the order applications are received (first-come, first-served).
- The Ministry verifies that the project meets the program’s eligibility requirements.
- The Ministry verifies that the applicant is eligible for the program.
- Projects are accepted until the program’s allocated budget is exhausted.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the application form and guidance documents
- Consult the program’s normative framework (“cadre normatif”) for detailed rules and requirements.
- Get the financial assistance application form (Parts 1 and 2) provided for the program.
- Step 2: Prepare the financial assistance application
- Complete the application form.
- In the application, describe how the demonstration trial includes at least one innovative element.
- Step 3: Submit the application to the Ministère
- Send the completed application by email to: innovensol@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
- Submit at any time (applications are accepted on an ongoing basis).
- If applicable, submit more than one application (multiple applications are allowed).
- Step 4: Follow up with the program contact (questions)
- For additional information, email: innovensol@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order they are received (first come, first served).
- The Ministry verifies that the project meets the program’s eligibility requirements and that the applicant is eligible.
- When the file is deemed compliant, projects may be accepted until the program’s allocated budget is exhausted.
Additional information
- A single applicant may submit more than one application under the program.
- Field-scale demonstration trials generally cover up to 10% of the total volume to be treated, with a usual maximum of 500 m³ of soil per trial; exceptions may be approved by the Ministry.
- The application must explain how the proposed demonstration trial includes an innovative element (for Québec) aligned with the program’s innovation categories.
- The program provides examples of previously funded projects (e.g., activated carbon injection, phytoremediation, enzyme-based treatment, phosphorylated lignocellulosic fibers) as illustrations of the types of demonstrations supported.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the InnovEnSol Program Program
What is the InnovEnSol Program?
InnovEnSol provides up to $1,000,000 per field-scale demonstration trial (covering up to 75% of eligible costs) to help Québec organizations test innovative green technologies for the decontamination of soils and/or groundwater. Eligible activities include in situ or ex situ demonstration work and the related professional services for preparing and monitoring the trial within the targeted test area.
How much funding can be received?
InnovEnSol Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the InnovEnSol Program program?
To be eligible for the InnovEnSol Program program, you must:
Legally registered private companies in Quebec.
Municipal organizations in Quebec.
Research chairs or educational institutions active in contaminated sites.
What expenses are eligible under InnovEnSol Program?
Field-scale demonstration trials to decontaminate soils and/or groundwater using innovative (new or rarely used in Québec) remediation technologies or processes.
Field-scale demonstration trials to remediate soils and/or groundwater contaminated with hard-to-treat, emerging, or poorly served contaminants in Québec (e.g., metals and metalloids).
Demonstration projects that apply innovative approaches to reduce treatment time or overall remediation costs for soil and/or groundwater rehabilitation.
Demonstration projects that use innovative methods to reach contamination in complex-access contexts (e.g., horizontal injection or directional drilling) for in situ or ex situ treatment.
Demonstration trials integrating sustainable rehabilitation features, such as using non-fossil energy sources or innovations that reduce energy consumption or optimize management of treatment discharges.
Who can I contact for more information about the InnovEnSol Program?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at innovensol@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the InnovEnSol Program available?
The InnovEnSol Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the InnovEnSol Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
InnovEnSol Program is a Grant and Funding