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PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component
Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The GHG Reduction – SME page now shows more detailed eligibility rules and funding terms, including Quebec-based collaboration requirements, $450,000 per year, up to 50% of costs, and a 20% SME contribution.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The GHG Reduction – SME page now shows more detailed eligibility rules and funding terms, including Quebec-based collaboration requirements, $450,000 per year, up to 50% of costs, and a 20% SME contribution.
GHG Reduction – SME eligibility and funding updated
The GHG Reduction – SME page now spells out more detailed eligibility requirements for Quebec-based SMEs and their partners, including collaboration with another Quebec-based company, an eligible end-user, or a Quebec public research institution, plus the need to be established in Quebec and carry out internal production or R&D activities in the province. Funding terms are also more explicit: maximum funding is $450,000 per year per project, maximum assistance can cover up to 50% of total project costs, the lead SME must contribute at least 20% of eligible project expenses, and administration fees equal 5% of total eligible expenses apply. The page still shows a 2-year maximum duration and a closed status, with the submission deadline listed as to be determined.
Funding available
$ 450,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
An SME with fewer than 250 employees, constituted under the laws in force at the federal or Quebec level, registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register, with a business establishment in Quebec and production and/or R&D activities in Quebec.
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Overview
The PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component provides up to $450,000 in financial assistance to support innovative projects by Quebec SMEs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program funds the development or significant improvement of products or processes that demonstrate a strong potential for GHG reduction and commercial deployment.
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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 : 450,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research projects with strong potential to reduce GHG emissions.
- Development of a new product or a new process.
- Significant improvement of an existing product or process.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent duly completed and signed by the authorized persons.
- Detailed application form duly completed and signed, with project schedule, financial package, annual justification of budget items, partner commitment letters, CVs, financial statements for the last two years, financial forecasts, business plan, intellectual property management plan and Excel file of GHG reduction calculations.
- Declaration of compliance with the Employment Equity Program, when the for-profit company has more than 100 employees and the financial assistance is 100 000 $ or more.
- Francization certificate or, if the company does not yet have one, proof of registration with the OQLF, acknowledgment of receipt of the language situation analysis or program implementation attestation, for a covered company.
- Any other document required upon request.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- An SME with fewer than 250 employees, constituted under the laws in force at the federal or Quebec level, registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register, with a business establishment in Quebec and production and/or R&D activities in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Community Futures Development Corporations (SADC).
- Companies listed in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA), including subcontractors listed in RENA expected to carry out work as part of the project.
- Companies that, during the two years preceding the application for financial assistance, failed to meet their obligations after having been duly put on notice in connection with the prior granting of financial assistance by MEIE or IQ under the Economic Development Fund (FDE) or IQ's own funds.
- Companies under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Companies that are a holding company or that engage in ethical conduct likely to tarnish the image of integrity and probity of the Quebec government.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for specialized services, including subcontracted services.
- Direct labour costs assigned to the project, including fringe benefits and contributions to mandatory plans.
- Travel and lodging expenses, direct costs of materials and inventory, direct equipment costs, equipment rental fees, study acquisition fees or other documentation, and platform fees.
- Costs related to the preparation and obtaining of intellectual property protection, the acquisition of intellectual property rights or licenses, as well as the approval or certification required for commercialization.
- Management fees that may represent up to 5 % of the project's eligible expenses, and expenses incurred to carry out the project's final external audit.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies established and operating in Quebec.
Selection criteria
- Project quality: degree of innovation, quality of the delivery team, the partnership and project management (50 points out of 100).
- Commercial or deployment potential of the developed solution and alignment with the intellectual property management plan.
- The SME's ability to successfully carry out the project in terms of financial and human resources.
- Social, environmental and economic, or other, benefits for Quebec.
- Potential to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec during the first ten years of commercialization, compliance with the principles of ISO standard 14064-2 with a realistic baseline scenario, and deployment-related risks (50 points out of 100).
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact a Prompt Advisor
- Fill out the online contact form available on Prompt’s website to get in touch with an appropriate advisor.
- Provide required contact information and details regarding your inquiry or project.
- Step 2: Prepare Project Proposal
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal outlining your innovation, objectives for GHG reduction, and the collaborative structure of your project.
- Include details on anticipated GHG emission reductions and the innovative nature of the product or process.
- Gather all necessary documentation as required by Prompt for assessment.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit your completed application package, including the project proposal and supporting documents, following the instructions provided by your Prompt advisor.
- Ensure submission before the set deadline (Autumn 2025; exact date to be determined).
- Step 4: Pay Management Fees
- Prepare to pay management fees equivalent to 5% of eligible project expenses upon submission or approval, as stipulated by Prompt.
Additional information
- The page now points to Contact an advisor on Prompt’s services form for this program.
- The French version now references Contactez un conseiller on Prompt’s services form.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component Program
What is the PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component?
The PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component provides up to $450,000 in financial assistance to support innovative projects by Quebec SMEs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program funds the development or significant improvement of products or processes that demonstrate a strong potential for GHG reduction and commercial deployment.
How much funding can be received?
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $450,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component program?
To be eligible for the PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component program, you must:
For-profit SME with 250 employees or less
Registered and operating in Quebec
Engaged in production and/or R&D activities in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component?
Collaborative industrial research projects with strong potential to reduce GHG emissions.
Development of a new product or a new process.
Significant improvement of an existing product or process.
Where is the PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component available?
The PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component?
PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component is funded by PROMPT