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MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Funding for circular economy feasibility studies
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 3, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports feasibility studies for circular economy initiatives in the metal transformation sector. It offers up to $75,000 per study to help plan innovative projects and related industrial partnerships.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for circular economy initiatives in metal transformation.
- Technology positioning, market, or competitive studies.
- Analysis of common issues affecting several companies in a sector.
- Technico-economic feasibility studies and technology identification studies.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Certificate of francization or proof of steps taken with the OQLF.
- Proof of a French-language website, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private for-profit businesses with an establishment in Quebec.
- Municipal mixed companies.
- Non-profit organizations with an establishment in Quebec.
- Cooperatives with business-like activities.
- Quebec research institutions, professional firms, and municipalities as partners.
Who is not eligible
- State-owned companies or companies controlled by a government.
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA).
- Businesses mainly providing services in the tertiary sector.
- Applicants in default on prior financial assistance obligations.
- Companies under insolvency or bankruptcy protection.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees.
- Salaries and benefits for staff working on the project.
- Direct use or rental of equipment and materials.
- IT tool usage costs.
- Travel and lodging linked to the project.
- Administrative management costs, up to 5% of eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures and depreciation.
- Acquisitions and investments.
- Sponsorships.
- Legal fees.
- Operating costs of the business or organization.
- Loan repayments, capital losses, and capital reimbursements.
- Sales taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a neutral ad hoc committee.
- Projects are assessed against the program criteria and objectives.
- The CRITM team supports applicants and checks the quality and compliance of the file.
- Approved projects require a partnership agreement before any payment.
Additional information
- The CRITM does not claim intellectual property rights on funded initiatives.
- A partnership agreement is required before any payment.
- The agreement must be signed within 3 months of official confirmation.
- The program has a dedicated budget that limits the number of funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies Program
What is the MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies?
This program supports feasibility studies for circular economy initiatives in the metal transformation sector. It offers up to $75,000 per study to help plan innovative projects and related industrial partnerships.
How much funding can be received?
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies program?
To be eligible for the MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies program, you must:
Regular CRITM member.
Establishment in Quebec.
Project in metal transformation.
What expenses are eligible under MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies?
Feasibility studies for circular economy initiatives in metal transformation.
Technology positioning, market, or competitive studies.
Analysis of common issues affecting several companies in a sector.
Technico-economic feasibility studies and technology identification studies.
Who can I contact for more information about the MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies?
You can contact Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) by email at jfstcyr@critm.ca or by phone at 418 446-7187.
Where is the MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies available?
The MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies is a Partnering and Collaboration