How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component?

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component is funded by PROMPT

What are PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component's eligibility criterias?

Must be a company established in Quebec Must engage in internal production or R&D activities in Quebec

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component

Last Update: July 18, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions

PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

PROMPT

Status

Open

Overview of the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component program

The PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component provides up to $500,000 per year (maximum $1.5 million over three years) to support collaborative research projects between businesses and public research centers in Quebec. The program aims to foster the development and implementation of innovative technologies and practices that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the creation or improvement of products and processes.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum financial assistance of $500,000 per project per year (up to a total of $1.5 million over three years).
Funding may cover up to 50% of the total eligible project costs.
Total government contributions (all sources) may not exceed 80% of eligible project expenses.
At least 20% of the total project cost must be financed by companies, with up to 50% of this contribution accepted as in-kind support.
A management fee of 5% applies to eligible expenditures.

Eligible projects & activities

Development of new products, processes, or significantly improved technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Collaborative research projects between public research centers and companies to identify and develop innovative solutions for GHG reduction.
Projects focused on the commercialization of innovations that demonstrate a measurable reduction of GHG emissions in Quebec over a ten-year period.
Implementation of clean technologies by Quebec-based businesses in partnership with academic institutions.
Research initiatives that support the development of intellectual property related to GHG emission reduction technologies.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 37,500

Upgrading bakery production for allergen-free product line

$ 50,000

Implementation of an energy-efficient lighting system for warehouse

$ 45,000

Development of a web accessibility upgrade for tourism website

$ 57,000

Installation of a commercial composting system for restaurant waste

$ 49,000

Procurement of a CNC machine to expand custom woodwork offerings

$ 32,000

Developing an e-commerce platform for local handicraft sales

Eligibility criteria of the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component program

The principal applicant must be affiliated with a Quebec-based public research institution, such as a university, an associated research center, a CEGEP, or a college technology transfer center (CCTT).
The project must involve at least one company or non-profit organization established in Quebec with internal production or R&D activities.
The initiative must show the potential to reduce at least 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent within ten years of commercialization in Quebec.
The project must target the development of a new product or process, or a significant improvement to an existing product or process.
The project must have a starting technology readiness level (TRL) between 1 and 6, justified by the academic partner.

Who is eligible?

Universities
College Technology Transfer Centres (CCTT)
Public research centres established in Quebec
Enterprises established in Quebec with internal production or R&D activities
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) established in Quebec with internal production or R&D activities

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply to the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component program

Verify eligibility and conditions

Review eligibility requirements for research institutions and partners
Confirm project meets minimum GHG reduction threshold and other conditions
Ensure proposed technology maturity level aligns with program criteria

Draft application and compile documents

Prepare detailed description of the collaborative research project
Gather all supporting documents and technological justifications
Identify all project partners and define their roles

Complete and validate application

Complete the official application form from Prompt
Ensure accurate financial forecasts and partner contributions
Review all details and compliance with program guidelines

Submit application to Prompt

Submit the application and all supporting documents by the deadline
Pay the management fee (5% of eligible expenses)
Obtain confirmation of receipt from Prompt

Wait for evaluation and decision

Await evaluation and results from Prompt and relevant authorities
Respond to any requests for additional information if contacted

Additional information

Management fees of 5% of eligible expenses apply to each funded project.
The program is currently open for applications, with a submission deadline of October 15, 2025.
The technological maturity level (TRL) at the project's start must be determined and justified by the academic partner.
The maximum duration allowed for each project is three years.

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