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 Environnement Québec (MELCC), Gouvernement du Québec

What are Technoclimat's eligibility criterias?

Be a legal entity or a partnership with a establishment in Quebec Present a pre-commercial technological innovation project (TRL 4 to 7) or a testing of non-commercialized technology in Quebec, in energy efficiency, renewable energies, bioenergy, or GHG reduction The project must be carried out in Quebec and include measurement activities

Technoclimat

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec

Technoclimat at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $3,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Open

Overview of the Technoclimat program

Technoclimat provides financial assistance for the demonstration of innovative, pre-commercial technologies or the testing of technologies not yet available in Quebec, with a focus on energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction projects. The program supports eligible activities such as technology development, engineering, manufacturing, and large-scale demonstration in the fields of energy innovation and bioenergy production; maximum funding details should be confirmed directly with the program documentation.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance covers up to 50% of eligible project expenses, with a maximum of $3,000,000 per project under the regular stream.
The total combined aid from federal and provincial governments, energy distributors, and the Technoclimat program cannot exceed 75% of total eligible project expenses.
For projects in the specific stream for industries subject to SPEDE, funding may reach up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $10,000,000 per project (only for projects costing over $10,000,000).
For projects focused on pre-commercial technological innovation in low-carbon energy production (NMT 4-7), assistance may be up to 50% of eligible expenses, capped at $10,000,000; for first commercial production units using proven technologies (NMT 8-9), up to 25% of eligible expenses with a maximum of $18,000,000 (projects must meet minimum and maximum investment thresholds).

Eligible projects & activities

Pre-commercial innovation projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy, or bioenergy technologies.
Pilot testing of technologies for energy efficiency, renewable energy, bioenergy, or greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, if not already present or widespread in Quebec.
Innovative technology projects aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.
Demonstration projects that show the market potential of novel energy or GHG reduction technologies.
Projects involving the measurement and validation of energy impacts or GHG emission reductions in Quebec.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

$ 250,000

Testing a novel biofuel technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

$ 225,000

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

Eligibility criteria of the Technoclimat program

The applicant must be a legal entity (personne morale) or partnership with an establishment in Quebec.
The project must involve a pre-commercial technological innovation (Technology Readiness Level 4 to 7) or the trial of a technology related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, bioenergy, or greenhouse gas reduction.
The technology must not be currently available, or be only marginally present, on the Quebec market, and must demonstrate market potential and potential energy or GHG emission reduction impacts in Quebec.
The project must be carried out in Quebec, except if justified activities take place outside Quebec; in such cases, the Quebec participant must manage the project.
The project must include measurement activities to validate results.

Who is eligible?

Corporations (legal entities) with an establishment in Quebec
Partnerships with an establishment in Quebec

Who is not eligible

Quebec government ministries or budgetary organizations listed in Annex 1 of the Financial Administration Act.
Persons designated by the National Assembly of Quebec.
Federal ministries or organizations.
Companies or organizations in litigation with Transition énergétique Québec (TEQ) or that have failed to meet obligations with TEQ.
Companies or organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Entities listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).

Eligible expenses

Salaries and employee benefits for internal personnel and project partners directly involved in the project.
Intellectual property rights fees.
Professional service fees required for the project (consultants, subcontractors).
Costs or rental of equipment, materials, and supplies required for project implementation.
Additional costs related to existing fixed assets if they constitute an extra cost.
Travel and living expenses directly related to the project.
Fees for professional services and expenses related to project validation and verification as well as financial audit services for the project.
Depreciation expenses representing use of new assets during the project, when acquisition cost is not eligible.
Administrative or management fees, up to a maximum of 15% of eligible project expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the Technoclimat program

Degree of technological and technical innovation and overall quality of the project.
Potential energy impacts and potential reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Quebec related to the deployment of the innovation or technology.
Commercialization or deployment strategy and market potential.
Project feasibility and guarantee of successful implementation.
Societal, economic, and environmental co-benefits.

How to apply to the Technoclimat program

Assess the project's eligibility

Make sure you are a business or organization established in Quebec
Verify that your technology is innovative and meets a commercial or industrial need in Quebec
Confirm that you can ensure the deployment of the technology in Quebec
Quantify the energy impacts and the reduction of GHG emissions that your technology could generate in Quebec
Identify your partners and your demonstration site
Define the objectives, timeline, and budget of your project

Determine the type of project

Type 1: Develop and demonstrate a new technology
Type 2: Test a technology that has already been demonstrated but is little or not present in Quebec
Check if the type of project corresponds to one of the components of the program (technological maturity level)

Fill out the declaration of interest

Download and complete the expression of interest form available on the Technoclimat program website
Submit the expression of interest for the project to be initially assessed for its eligibility

Prepare and submit the financial aid application

If your project is deemed eligible, an editable version of the necessary documents will be sent to you
Gather and complete the required documents, such as the detailed budget, project objectives, partnerships, etc.
Save the expenses incurred from the eligibility date established by the MERN, as they may be reimbursable
Submit the complete file, including all required documents and forms, to the Technoclimat program

Wait for the evaluation and the decision

Wait for the project evaluation by the Technoclimat program managers
In case of acceptance, a formal agreement will be drafted and signed between your company and the program

Carry out the project and manage the financing

Respect deadlines and conditions stipulated in the agreement
Carry out the measurement activities as agreed to demonstrate energy savings or the reduction of GHG emissions
Submit progress reports according to the terms set by the program
Ensure strict management of eligible expenses for reimbursement

Additional information

Projects must be completed within a maximum of 60 months from the effective date of the agreement.
Recipients retain ownership of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions or CO₂ credits generated by the project.
Technoclimat reserves the right to refuse, modify, reduce, or terminate funding for public interest reasons, with written notification to the applicant.
All data declarations and reports must use the metric system.