Platform
Consulting
Resources
Pricing
Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling - QC - Canada

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Funds to manage used tires

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
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

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.

Activities funded

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

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.

Selection criteria

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

1

Eligibility Check

Consult the normative framework to ensure that your project is eligible.
2

Preparation of documents

  • Download and fill out the application form.
  • Fill out the calculator file.
3

Transmission of the request

Send all required documents by email to the address app@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
4

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

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling a grant, loan, or tax credit?

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

Who is eligible for the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling program?

Who can I contact for more information about the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling?

Where is the Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling available?

Apply to this program

More programs like this

ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems
Grant and FundingOpen

ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems

Gouvernement du Québec
Funding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Quebec, Canada
Capitale-Productivity
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Capitale-Productivity

Quebec City
Supports business productivity, growth, and sustainable practices projects
Québec, Quebec
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

Investissement Québec (IQ)
DÉPART supports economic diversification and growth in targeted areas
Quebec, Canada
Technoclimat
Grant and FundingOpen

Technoclimat

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs
Tax CreditsOpen

Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs

Revenu Québec
Tax deduction for manufacturing SMEs' transportation costs in remote areas
Quebec, Canada
Capitale-Innovation
Grant and FundingOpening Soon

Capitale-Innovation

Quebec City
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Québec, Quebec
Circular Economy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Circular Economy Fund

Fondaction
Canada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Quebec, Canada
PRIMA — Call for Projects
Grant and FundingOpen

PRIMA — Call for Projects

Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eco-design incentive bonus
Grant and FundingClosed

Eco-design incentive bonus

Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ)
The ÉEQ Ecodesign Incentive Bonus Program rewards companies for sustainable packaging innovations, offering up to a 50% contribution credit.
Quebec, Canada
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Grant and FundingOpen

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Quebec, Canada