How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2026-12-31T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling?

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling is funded by Recyc-Québec, Gouvernement du Québec

What are Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling's eligibility criterias?

Owners or operators of tire conditioning or processing centers located in Quebec. Organizations planning to establish a tire conditioning or processing facility in Quebec. Quebec companies adapting their processes to integrate used tire components.

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Funds to manage used tires

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $75,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : December 31, 2026

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Grant Providers

Recyc-Québec
Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Open

Overview of the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

$ 67,500

Improving the design of tire-derived footwear

$ 56,250

Creating a commercial sports flooring using recycled tire materials

Eligibility criteria of the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling program

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.

Who is eligible?

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling program

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

How to apply to the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling program

Eligibility Check

Consult the normative framework to ensure that your project is eligible.

Preparation of documents

Download and fill out the application form.
Fill out the calculator file.

Transmission of the request

Send all required documents by email to the address app@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.

Registration for the recognition program

Make sure you are certified in the ICI on recycle + program, necessary for the final payment of financial aid.

Additional information

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.

Documents and links

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