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PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The GHG Reduction – Academic Stream offers up to $500,000 per year, for a maximum of $1.5 million over three years. It supports collaborative research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new products, new processes, or significant improvements to existing ones.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research projects between businesses and public research centres.
- Development of new products or processes, or significant improvement of existing ones.
- Projects with strong potential to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in Quebec.
- Innovation projects focused on GHG reduction solutions and clean technologies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Universities
- College technology transfer centres (CCTTs)
- Public research centres established in Quebec
- Quebec-based businesses
- Quebec-based non-profit organizations (NPOs)
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the public contracts non-eligibility register (RENA).
- Applicants that have defaulted on obligations to the Government of Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Direct research costs.
- In-kind contributions linked to the project.
- Salaries, student scholarships, materials, consumables, equipment rental or purchase, professional fees, travel, knowledge dissemination, platform costs, and subcontracting.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already funded by the Ministry or another Quebec government program financed by the FECC.
- Transactions between related companies or partners.
- Recurring costs such as annual subscriptions and software updates.
- Expenses incurred before the detailed application is submitted, including committed contract expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the relevant RSRI.
- Projects are assessed on scientific quality and GHG reduction potential.
- Funding decisions are based on both project merit and reduction potential.
- Applicants may receive free support to complete the GHG reduction section.
- A detailed application must be filled out and signed before review.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component. 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 PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component?
The GHG Reduction – Academic Stream offers up to $500,000 per year, for a maximum of $1.5 million over three years. It supports collaborative research projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new products, new processes, or significant improvements to existing ones.
How much funding can be received?
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component program?
To be eligible for the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component program, you must:
Must be a company established in Quebec
Must engage in internal production or R&D activities in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component?
Collaborative research projects between businesses and public research centres.
Development of new products or processes, or significant improvement of existing ones.
Projects with strong potential to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in Quebec.
Innovation projects focused on GHG reduction solutions and clean technologies.
Where is the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component available?
The PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component?
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component is funded by PROMPT