Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling
QC, Canada
Funds to manage used tires
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- grant_single|closingDateDecember 31, 2026
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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- Recyc-Québec
- Gouvernement du Québec
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Get funding of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of costs related to R&D and commercial activities to diversify outcomes for unused tires or increase value for existing products.
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There are several projects or activities eligible for this grant:
- Developing new products from recycled tires
- Improving product design or manufacturing processes to increase competitiveness
- Creating new market studies for tire-derived products
- Using tire components in innovative ways following circular economy principles
- Incorporating tire chips, granules, or powder into manufacturing processes
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$67,500
Vancouver
Improving the design of tire-derived footwear
$63,750
Montreal
Developing playground surfaces using recycled tire materials
$69,750
Calgary
Innovative use of rubber granules in furniture making
$52,500
Toronto
Creating new market studies for tire-derived construction materials
$75,000
Ottawa
Using tire chips in road construction projects
$56,250
Edmonton
Creating a commercial sports flooring using recycled tire materials
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Owners or operators of tire conditioning or processing facilities in Quebec
- Organizations wishing to establish a conditioning or processing facility in Quebec
- Quebec businesses looking to adapt their processes to integrate components of end-of-life tires
- New tire manufacturers
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There are eligible types of companies for this grant:
- Owners or operators of tire conditioning or processing centers located in Quebec
- Organizations looking to implement a conditioning or processing facility in Quebec
- Quebec companies wanting to adapt their processes to integrate components of used tires
- Manufacturers of new tires
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Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to labor, specialized research or testing equipment, acquisition of licensed methods or techniques, and subcontractors for research and development, eco-design, lifecycle analysis, market studies, technical or economic feasibility, and product commercialization.
- Labor expenses
- Purchase or rental of specialized research or testing equipment
- Acquisition of licensed methods or techniques
- Subcontractors for research and development, eco-design, analysis of lifecycle, market studies, technical or economic feasibility, and product commercialization
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant program. The evaluation process considers the following criteria:
- Relevance to the program objectives
- Innovative nature of the project
- Quality of the proposed research and development plan
- Potential impact on the market and the environment
- Feasibility and sustainability of the project
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- Step 1: Consult the framework document (PDF, 865 Ko) to ensure that your project is eligible.
- This step is crucial to determine if your project aligns with the grant's criteria and requirements.
- Step 2: Download and complete the application form (PDF, 914 Ko) and the calculator (XLSX, 76 Ko).
- Ensure all required fields are accurately filled out and that all necessary documents are attached.
- Step 3: Submit all the required documents by email to app@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
- Make sure to provide all requested information and attachments for your project.
Apply to this program
Grant Summary
This grant supports innovative projects aimed at diversifying opportunities for used tires and enhancing existing products through research, development, and market implementation. The program provides financial aid to Quebec-based entities to foster innovation in the used tire market.
Description of the Grant Program
The grant program aims to stimulate the development of new products, improvement of existing products, and enhancement of processes related to used tires. It covers expenses for research, development, industrial design, product engineering, testing, and market studies. Eligible projects focus on reducing source waste, reusing, or recycling used tires managed by the Quebec Used Tire Management Program.
Applicants include tire conditioning or treatment centers, organizations planning facilities in Quebec, Quebec-based companies adapting processes for used tire components, and new tire manufacturers. Supported projects must maintain or enhance the quality of outlets for the materials targeted by the project, following the 3RV hierarchy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
The maximum financial aid per company is $75,000, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses. Eligible costs include labor, specialized research or testing equipment, license acquisitions, and subcontractors for research and development, eco-design, life cycle analysis, market studies, and product commercialization plans.
To apply for the grant, applicants need to ensure project eligibility, fill out the application form, and submit all required documents via email to the provided address. Applications can be submitted at any time until December 31, 2026, with project evaluations based on submission dates.
All financial aid applicants must certify compliance with the ICI On Recycle+ recognition program, which is an essential deliverable to receive the final funding payment. The approved projects from the first version of the grant include initiatives focusing on training equipment from recycled tires, market commercialization plans, desulfurized liquid fuel production from used tires, product specification validation, EPDM blend process development, rotomolding parts from recycled tires, and enhancing used tire fiber into finished products.
