How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Technoclimat?

Technoclimat is funded by Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCC), Gouvernement du Québec

What are Technoclimat's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be an enterprise or organization established in Quebec. The technology must be innovative, meet a commercial or industrial need in Quebec, and be deployable within the province. The applicant must quantify the energy impacts and potential GHG reductions the technology could generate in Quebec.

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Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

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Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCC)
Gouvernement du Québec

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Get a contribution to cover up to 50% of the cost of energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction technology demonstration projects, either for the development of a pre-commercial innovation or for the testing of a technology that is not yet available

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The Technoclimat program offers financial support for technological demonstration projects in Quebec that focus on energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Eligible projects include the development and demonstration of new technologies and the testing of technologies that are not yet commercialized in Quebec.

Development and demonstration of a new technology with a minimum proof of concept (Technology Readiness Level > 3) but not yet ready for commercial use (Technology Readiness Level < 8)
Testing of a demonstrated and commercial technology that is not present or rarely present in Quebec

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$ 225,000

Testing new insulation materials to reduce energy consumption in urban buildings

$ 275,000

Development of a waste-to-energy system to convert organic waste into bioenergy

$ 450,000

Development and demonstration of a smart grid to enhance renewable energy distribution

$ 375,000

Development and demonstration of a new solar panel technology to maximize efficiency

$ 225,000

Development and demonstration of a thermal storage system to optimize renewable energy

$ 250,000

Testing a novel biofuel technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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The Technoclimat program offers financial support for technological demonstration projects in Quebec related to energy and GHG emission reduction, focusing on pre-commercial innovation or testing technologies not yet available in the Quebec market.

You are an enterprise or organization established in Quebec.
Your technology is innovative and addresses a commercial or industrial need in Quebec.
You can ensure the deployment of the technology in Quebec.
You have quantified the energy impacts and GHG emission reductions your technology could generate in Quebec.
Your demonstration project will be carried out in Quebec.
Your partners and demonstration site are identified.
The objectives, timeline, and budget of your project are defined.

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Yes, there are eligible types of companies for the Technoclimat grant. The program supports companies and organizations that are established in Quebec and are engaged in technological innovation related to energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Companies or organizations established in Quebec
Entities capable of deploying innovative technologies in Quebec
Entities with projects that have quantified impacts on energy savings and GHG reduction in Quebec

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Individuals or entities not established in Quebec.
Technologies that do not meet innovation and commercial need criteria in Quebec.
Inability to demonstrate potential impacts on energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction in Quebec.

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Costs associated with design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, scaling, and testing of innovative technologies are eligible.
Technoclimat does not fund studies or technology acquisition unless part of a demonstration project.

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Eligible geographic zones for this grant are specified within the context related to the province of Quebec in Canada. Projects must be realized in Quebec and the applicants must be organizations or companies established in Quebec.

Province of Quebec, Canada

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the Technoclimat grant program. These criteria help determine the eligibility and suitability of projects that aim to support technological innovation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.

The technology must be innovative and respond to a commercial or industrial need in Quebec.
The applicant must be able to deploy the technology in Quebec.
The impacts on energy and greenhouse gas emissions must be quantified.
The demonstration project needs to be carried out in Quebec.
Partners and the demonstration site must be identified.
The objectives, timeline, and budget of the project must be clearly defined.
The technology must have a minimum proof of concept (technology readiness level > 3) and not yet be ready for commercialization (technology readiness level < 8).
The project must involve design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, and scaling activities.

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The Technoclimat program offers financial support for technological demonstration projects in Quebec focusing on energy and GHG reduction, either for developing a pre-commercial innovation or testing a technology not yet available in the Quebec market.

Since 2013, 93 projects have received financial assistance under the Technoclimat program.
The program is administered by the Ministry of Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife, and Parks.
Technoclimat is a part of Measure 96 of Quebec's Director Plan on Transition, Innovation, and Energy Efficiency (updated to 2026) and Measure 2.3.1 of the 2030 Green Economy Plan.
Funding sources include the Electrification and Climate Change Fund, the Transition, Innovation, and Energy Efficiency Fund, and energy distributors' quota shares.
No specific deadline for application submission as it operates on a continuous intake basis.
Technoclimat has a collaboration agreement with Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to streamline participation in both programs.