Technoclimat
At a glance
- Max. $3,000,000
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- All industries
- Gouvernement du Québec
- Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
Overview
Eligibility criteria
- The applicant must be a company or organization established in Quebec.
- The technology being proposed must be innovative and address a commercial or industrial need in Quebec.
- The applicant must be able to deploy the technology in Quebec.
- Quantification of the energy impacts and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that the technology could generate in Quebec is required.
- The demonstration project must be conducted in Quebec.
- Partners and demonstration sites must be identified.
- Clear objectives, timeline, and budget for the project must be defined.
Who is eligible
Companies or organizations established in Quebec that meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
Who is not eligible
- 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.
Eligible expenses
- 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.
Eligible projects & activities
- Technoclimat supports projects involving the development and demonstration of new technologies related to energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
- Eligible activities include design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, scaling, and testing of innovative technologies.
Eligible geographic areas
Projects must be conducted and deployed within Quebec.
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Technoclimat grant. The criteria are outlined as follows:
- Your technology is innovative and meets a commercial or industrial need in Quebec.
- You can deploy the technology in Quebec.
- You have quantified the energy impact and greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential of your technology in Quebec.
- Your demonstration project will take place in Quebec.
- Your partners and demonstration site are identified.
- Your project objectives, timeline, and budget are defined.
How to apply
- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Ensure your project is based in Quebec
- Confirm your technology is innovative and meets commercial or industrial needs in Quebec
- Quantify the energy impacts and greenhouse gas emission reductions
- Step 2: Prepare Project Details
- Identify partners and demonstration site
- Define project objectives, timeline, and budget
- Step 3: Choose Project Type
- Type 1: Develop and demonstrate a new technology
- Type 2: Test a demonstrated and commercial technology not widely present in Quebec
- Step 4: Select Program Stream
- Regular Program Stream
- Industrial Sectors Program Stream
- Bioenergy Production Program Stream
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Prepare all necessary documents and forms
- Contact program representatives for assistance if needed
- Submit your project proposal
Technoclimat Grant Overview
Understanding the Technoclimat Grant: A Comprehensive Guide
The Technoclimat grant program in Quebec aims to support projects focused on technological demonstration in the areas of energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction. Launched in 2013, the program has already funded 93 projects in these fields. To be eligible for the grant, organizations must meet specific criteria, such as being based in Quebec, having innovative technologies with commercial potential, and demonstrating the environmental impacts of their projects. The program is divided into three main streams: the regular program, the program for industrial emitters under the greenhouse gas cap-and-trade system, and the bioenergy production program. Each stream has different funding opportunities and criteria for participation. If you are considering applying for the Technoclimat grant, it is essential to understand the different project types eligible for funding, such as developing and demonstrating new technologies or testing existing commercial technologies. The program offers continuous intake, allowing applicants to submit proposals at any time without specific deadlines. To learn more about the Technoclimat grant, consult the detailed guidelines and available forms provided on the program's website.
