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Technology and Business Demonstration
Supports innovative energy-saving demonstrations
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Any natural or legal person operating in the residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial markets
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Overview
Hydro-Québec’s Technology and Business Demonstration program supports Québec participants with financial assistance of up to 75% of eligible project costs to test the technical or commercial viability of innovative energy-saving or demand-optimization measures. Eligible work may include new technology applications, improvements to existing technologies, innovative business approaches, electromechanical systems, demand management measures, and electrification-related activities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Use of a new technology
- New application or improvement of an existing technology
- Adoption of an innovative business strategy
- Implementation of innovative electromechanical systems
- Demand-side management measures or electrification-related needs
Documents Needed
- Project outline
- Supporting document for developing a technology and business demonstration project
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any natural or legal person operating in the residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial markets
- The participant must have an establishment in Quebec for more than twelve months
- The applicant must submit a project and be responsible for its realization
Who is not eligible
- The participant, any subcontractor, any consortium member or partner, the client, or any other person involved cannot appear on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics under the Loi sur les contrats des organismes publics or the Loi électorale
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of equipment, including equipment required for metering or the difference between the purchase cost of equipment and the additional cost for more energy-efficient equipment
- Installation and start-up of equipment, optimization of the equipment covered by the application, and pre- and post-installation metering
- Engineering work, participant labour, and subcontracting or consulting services
- Equipment rental, project management, and costs incurred to report the project to Hydro-Québec
- Publicity, promotion, sales, representation, or marketing costs required for the demonstration project; preparation of technical user guides; and the non-refundable portion of GST and QST
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production losses and any other loss associated with the project
- Dismantling of project equipment at the end of the project
- Scrap
- Operating, repair, and maintenance costs for the equipment covered by the project
- Acquisition of land or buildings, financial costs including fines or penalties, permits, certificates, licences or authorizations, and any costs incurred before signing the contract with Hydro-Québec
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Energy impact: actual energy-efficiency gains, unit gain, measure lifespan, peak-period demand management effect, and equipment electrification
- Québec market potential: deployment potential in Québec, deployment timeline in months or years, and profitability for target customers
- Innovation and originality: the innovative aspect of the technology in Québec and the originality and performance of the business approach
- Qualifications and contribution of the participant, customer, project team, and business partners, plus the clarity and thoroughness of the proposal and supporting documents
How to apply
- Complete the Project outline form and send it by email to demonstration@hydro.qc.ca
- After Hydro-Québec confirms the next step, complete and transmit the supporting document for developing a technology and business demonstration project
Processing and Agreement
- Hydro-Québec contacts the participant after receiving the pre-project proposal to validate the information and may schedule a meeting
- Within 10 working days, Hydro-Québec confirms the next step in the pre-project analysis
- Hydro-Québec analyzes the supporting document and any additional information requested, then confirms project eligibility, the amount of assistance, and the project number by letter within 30 working days
- If the project is approved, the participant and Hydro-Québec sign a contract setting out the project description, conditions, and payment terms
- During implementation, the participant must provide stage reports; Hydro-Québec validates technical results, may inspect the project on site, sends a technical completion notice, and pays the assistance after invoice approval
Additional information
- In some cases, Hydro-Québec technical support may be available
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology and Business Demonstration Program
What is the Technology and Business Demonstration?
Hydro-Québec’s Technology and Business Demonstration program supports Québec participants with financial assistance of up to 75% of eligible project costs to test the technical or commercial viability of innovative energy-saving or demand-optimization measures. Eligible work may include new technology applications, improvements to existing technologies, innovative business approaches, electromechanical systems, demand management measures, and electrification-related activities.
How much funding can be received?
Technology and Business Demonstration Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Technology and Business Demonstration program?
To be eligible for the Technology and Business Demonstration program, you must:
The project must be carried out for at least one Hydro-Québec customer.
The project must concern proven but little-known technologies whose viability in Québec has not yet been established.
The project must focus on a new technology, an improvement or new application of an existing technology, or an innovative business strategy.
What expenses are eligible under Technology and Business Demonstration?
Use of a new technology
New application or improvement of an existing technology
Adoption of an innovative business strategy
Implementation of innovative electromechanical systems
Demand-side management measures or electrification-related needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Technology and Business Demonstration?
You can contact Hydro-Québec by email at demonstration@hydro.qc.ca.
Where is the Technology and Business Demonstration available?
The Technology and Business Demonstration program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Technology and Business Demonstration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Technology and Business Demonstration is a Grant and Funding