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PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Latest source updateLast Update: May 11, 2026Latest change: The program status changed from open to closed, and both deadline fields now say to be confirmed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 11, 2026
Latest change: The program status changed from open to closed, and both deadline fields now say to be confirmed.
GHG Reduction stream status and deadlines updated
The GHG Reduction – Academic Stream page now shows the program as closed instead of open. Both deadline fields were also changed to to be confirmed, so the active application window is no longer clearly stated. The program overview, eligibility, scope, and funding terms still appear unchanged in the visible content.
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The GHG Reduction – Academic Stream supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec led by public research institutions and can provide up to $500,000 per year per project to accelerate greenhouse gas reduction. Eligible work includes developing new products or processes, significantly improving existing ones, and advancing solutions with strong GHG-reduction potential.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
- Projects that develop a new product or process, or significantly improve an existing one.
- Projects with strong potential to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in Quebec.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Universities
- Associated research centres
- CEGEPs
- College Centres for Technology Transfer (CCTTs)
- Public research centres established in Quebec
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.
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality and degree of innovation.
- Quality of the partnership and benefits for industrial partners.
- Project management realism, including schedule, budget, and objectives.
- Project benefits for Quebec, including scientific, technological, social, and economic impacts.
- Ability of the solution to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec over the first 10 years of commercialization.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the relevant RSRI
- Identify the RSRI linked to your sector.
- Request the detailed application form and related documentation.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out and sign the detailed application form.
- Complete both parts of the form, including the GHG reduction section.
- Step 3: Request support if needed
- Use the free GHG calculation support offered by the RSRI.
- Work with the RSRI contact person to complete the GHG section.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- File the completed application with the appropriate RSRI.
- Submit before the program deadline.
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
- Fund management is by the research center.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component Program
What is the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component?
The GHG Reduction – Academic Stream supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec led by public research institutions and can provide up to $500,000 per year per project to accelerate greenhouse gas reduction. Eligible work includes developing new products or processes, significantly improving existing ones, and advancing solutions with strong GHG-reduction potential.
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:
The lead applicant must be affiliated with a university, an associated research centre, a CEGEP, or a College Centre for Technology Transfer (CCTT).
The project must involve at least one Quebec-based business or non-profit organization with internal operations in production or R&D in Quebec.
The project must demonstrate the potential to reduce or avoid at least 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in Quebec and start at TRL 1 to 6.
What expenses are eligible under PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component?
Collaborative research projects between businesses and public research centres.
Projects that develop a new product or process, or significantly improve an existing one.
Projects with strong potential to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in Quebec.
Who can I contact for more information about the PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component?
You can contact PROMPT by email at jplourde@promptinnov.com or by phone at 514 875-0032 poste 14.
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 Grant and Funding