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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 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.
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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
- 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.
Eligibility
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
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 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.
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?
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.
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
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