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
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- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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- Gouvernement du Québec
- Recyc-Québec
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Get funding of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of costs related to R&D and commercial activities to diversify outcomes for unused tires or increase value for existing products.
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This grant is available to companies operating within Quebec. It specifically targets businesses either currently operating or planning to establish operations in this Canadian province.
- Companies situated in Quebec.
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$ 67,500
Improving the design of tire-derived footwear
$ 52,500
Creating new market studies for tire-derived construction materials
$ 75,000
Using tire chips in road construction projects
$ 63,750
Developing playground surfaces using recycled tire materials
$ 69,750
Innovative use of rubber granules in furniture making
$ 56,250
Creating a commercial sports flooring using recycled tire materials
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the location and nature of the organization.
- The applicant must be owners or operators of end-of-life tire conditioning or treatment centers located in Quebec.
- The organization must be willing to establish a conditioning or treatment facility within Quebec.
- The company must be a Quebec-based enterprise aiming to adapt their processes for the integration of end-of-life tire components.
- Eligible applicants can also be manufacturers of new tires.
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Eligible applicants for this program include owners or operators of facilities for processing or treating used tires in Quebec, organizations that wish to establish such facilities in Quebec, Quebec-based companies seeking to adapt their processes to integrate used tire components, and manufacturers of new tires.
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This grant supports pioneering endeavors focused on the reuse and recycling of scrap tires, with a strong emphasis on innovation and market diversification. Eligible projects concentrate on developing new products, improving existing ones, and enhancing manufacturing processes to increase the recycled content.
- Development of a new product made from scrap tires.
- Enhancement of a manufactured product or its process to make it more market-competitive or appealing.
- Modification of a manufacturing process to incorporate more scrap tires, replacing non-recycled materials.
- Incorporation of tire chips, granulate, or powder from the designated program into manufacturing processes.
- Industrial design and engineering of a new product using scrap tires.
- Market study on new uses for scrap tires to assess client needs and direct innovation.
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The grant covers expenses directly related to research, testing, equipment, and other project-specific needs.
- Labour costs.
- Purchase or rental of specialized research or testing equipment.
- Acquisition of a license for a method or technique protected by usage rights.
- Subcontractors for research and development, eco-design, life cycle analysis, market studies, technical and/or economic feasibility, and product marketing plans.
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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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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Eligibility Check
- Consult the normative framework for detailed eligibility criteria.
- Step 2: Download Application Documents
- Download the application form.
- Download the calculator for financial details.
- Step 3: Complete Application
- Fill in the application form with accurate project details.
- Use the calculator to determine eligible financial contributions.
- Step 4: Document Submission
- Prepare all required documents as per guidelines.
- Email the completed documents to the provided email address.
- Step 5: Deadline Awareness
- Submit your application any time before December 31, 2026.
- Step 6: ICI on recycle + Certification
- Ensure you are certified under the ICI on recycle + program for final funding eligibility.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The final payment of the grant is contingent upon the obtaining of the ICI on recycle + program certification, demonstrating adherence to the eco-responsibility criteria.
- Applications are open continuously, with no specific deadlines other than the program's end date.
- There is a history of funded projects, showing precedence in successful applications during previous program iterations.
