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Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Supports innovation in engineered wood and composite panel industries
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 375,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2017
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Panel Innovation Platform (PIP) provides up to $375,000 per project to support innovation, diversification, and competitiveness in Quebec's next-generation engineered wood and panel industry. Eligible activities include research and development of innovative panels, adhesives, production processes, market studies, and the commercialization of advanced products.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2017
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new, innovative composite panels and engineered wood products.
- Research on alternative raw material sources and processing methods for panel production.
- Creation and improvement of advanced adhesives for panel manufacturing (including bio-based or high-performance adhesives).
- Market studies and environmental impact assessments related to the panel and engineered wood sector.
- Design and pilot-scale production of high-performance, eco-friendly, or multi-property panel products.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally constituted and operating in the first, second, or third transformation of the panel and engineered wood composites industry
- Groups or consortia of eligible for-profit enterprises
- Recognized research and teaching centers specialized in the panel and engineered wood composites sector
- Specialized organizations within the panel and engineered wood composites industry
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations not involved in the panel and engineered wood composites industry.
- Entities that are not legally constituted for-profit businesses or recognized research and educational centers.
- Businesses or groups unable to form a partnership with at least one center of research (as applicant) and a minimum of two collaborating companies.
- Organizations proposing projects not carried out in Quebec or without clear benefits for companies located in Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Direct material costs required for the project.
- Rental, acquisition, and installation costs for equipment directly related to the project.
- Purchase and development costs of software essential for project completion.
- Sampling and quality control expenses linked to process development.
- Patent application and intellectual property protection fees.
- Costs for reports, studies, or technology transfer rights (licenses).
- Work conducted outside Quebec, if essential and justified (with reasonable proportional limits).
- Consulting and expert study fees (excluding geotechnical studies).
- Expenses related to acquiring scientific articles, reports, or specialized publications.
- Subcontracting costs directly related to the project.
- Direct labor costs, including social benefits and mandatory contributions, up to permitted limits.
- Professional fees as per approved rates.
- Certification and homologation costs, in whole or in part.
- Prototype and system production costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The application process is ongoing and submissions are accepted until December 31, 2025, or until funds are depleted.
- Applicants must submit quarterly, annual, and final reports, including financial documentation, throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participation of out-of-province expertise is allowed only if justified and pre-authorized, but should be marginal and not strategic for Quebec's forest products industry.
- Supporting documents such as partners' letters of support and a detailed work plan must accompany the application form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Panel innovation platform (PIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Panel innovation platform (PIP). 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 Panel innovation platform (PIP)?
The Panel Innovation Platform (PIP) provides up to $375,000 per project to support innovation, diversification, and competitiveness in Quebec's next-generation engineered wood and panel industry. Eligible activities include research and development of innovative panels, adhesives, production processes, market studies, and the commercialization of advanced products.
How much funding can be received?
Panel innovation platform (PIP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $375,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Panel innovation platform (PIP) program?
To be eligible for the Panel innovation platform (PIP) program, you must:
For-profit businesses (first, second, or third transformation) legally constituted in Quebec
Projects must be submitted jointly with at least one eligible research center and a minimum of two companies
What expenses are eligible under Panel innovation platform (PIP)?
Development of new, innovative composite panels and engineered wood products.
Research on alternative raw material sources and processing methods for panel production.
Creation and improvement of advanced adhesives for panel manufacturing (including bio-based or high-performance adhesives).
Market studies and environmental impact assessments related to the panel and engineered wood sector.
Design and pilot-scale production of high-performance, eco-friendly, or multi-property panel products.
Who can I contact for more information about the Panel innovation platform (PIP)?
You can contact Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks by email at pip@cifq.qc.ca or by phone at 418-657-7916.
Where is the Panel innovation platform (PIP) available?
The Panel innovation platform (PIP) program is available the province of Quebec.