Open
Source verified July 31, 2026
Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream
Supports clean fuel innovation and testing
Offered by
Funding available
$ 6,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Legal entities or partnerships with an active establishment in Quebec
See full eligibility
Overview
Technoclimat’s clean fuel production stream offers up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of 6 M$ per project, for legal entities or partnerships with an active establishment in Quebec. It supports pre-commercial clean fuel innovation and testing for bioenergy, green hydrogen, and electrofuel projects carried out in Quebec.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pre-commercial clean fuel production innovation
- Testing of a demonstrated and commercial clean fuel production technology absent from, or very marginal in, the Quebec market
Documents Needed
- Financial assistance application form completed, signed, and dated by the participant’s authorized signatory
- Project plan
- Curriculum vitae of the people and organizations participating in the project activities
- Financial statements for the participant’s last two years, if applicable
- Power of attorney, if the authorized signatory is not registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec as an administrator or as a non-board-member director
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legal entities or partnerships with an active establishment in Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and social benefits for internal staff
- Subcontractor and consultant fees
- Equipment, materials and supplies
- Capital assets
- Expenses assumed by an internal partner and administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production losses, scrap, or other losses caused by project activities
- Commitments and expenses incurred before the expense eligibility date
- Taxes and duties; land purchases; expenses to prepare the application
- Non-necessary or unjustifiable expenses, including directors’ or managers’ salaries, representation expenses, and loan interest
- Trade shows, conferences, missions, and exhibitions outside Quebec unless directly related to the project, and any other expense not directly associated with the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Verify that your project is sufficiently advanced for Technoclimat
- Fill out and submit the declaration of interest
- Wait for Technoclimat to analyze the declaration of interest and indicate whether you may submit an official financial assistance application
- Submit the financial assistance application with the required form, project plan, CVs, and financial statements, if applicable
Processing and Agreement
- After the declaration of interest is analyzed, Technoclimat will indicate whether an official financial assistance application may be submitted
- If the project is deemed receivable, an editable version of all forms and templates will be sent by email
- For any ambiguous expense, the participant must provide the required justifications and the responsible Technoclimat officer makes the final decision on eligibility
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Technoclimat Program — Large Industrial Projects StreamIndustrial innovation for energy and GHG reduction
- Technoclimat Program — Regular StreamSupports Quebec energy and greenhouse gas technology demonstrations
Frequently Asked Questions about the Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream Program
What is the Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream?
Technoclimat’s clean fuel production stream offers up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of 6 M$ per project, for legal entities or partnerships with an active establishment in Quebec. It supports pre-commercial clean fuel innovation and testing for bioenergy, green hydrogen, and electrofuel projects carried out in Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream program?
To be eligible for the Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream program, you must:
Pre-commercial clean fuel innovation at TRL 4 to 7, or testing of a demonstrated and commercial technology absent from, or very marginal in, the Quebec market
The technology must have quantified energy and GHG impacts for the first five years of commercialization or deployment
The project must be carried out in Quebec unless justified otherwise, and it must include clear objectives, a precise schedule, a well-established budget, identified partners and demonstration sites, tests, and measuring activities
What expenses are eligible under Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream?
Pre-commercial clean fuel production innovation
Testing of a demonstrated and commercial clean fuel production technology absent from, or very marginal in, the Quebec market
Who can I contact for more information about the Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at transitionenergetique.affaires@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 266-0008.
Where is the Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream available?
The Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Technoclimat Program — Clean Fuel Production Stream is a Grant and Funding