How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Technology and Business Demonstration?

Technology and Business Demonstration is funded by Hydro-Québec, Gouvernement du Québec

What are Technology and Business Demonstration's eligibility criterias?

Projects must focus on using a new technology, applying new uses, or improving existing technologies. Eligible projects should adopt an innovative business strategy and must not be related to electricity generation or self-generation. Technology should be proven but little-known, and its viability in Québec yet to be established.

Technology and Business Demonstration

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QC, Canada

Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec

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Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services

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Hydro-Québec
Gouvernement du Québec

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Get financial assistance of up to $500,000 to cover 75% of the costs of testing the technical and commercial viability of innovative energy-saving or power-demand optimization measures.

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Businesses looking to innovate in energy-saving technologies can benefit from significant financial support through this program. Hydro-Québec offers substantial cost coverage for eligible projects to facilitate advancements in energy efficiency and demand management.

Financial assistance covers up to 75% of the total eligible project cost.
The funding ceiling is set at a maximum of $500,000.

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This grant supports projects focused on the demonstration of innovative energy-saving technologies and business strategies in Québec. Eligible activities must explore the commercial viability and technological advancements beyond the research and development stage.

Acquisition of technological and business data to demonstrate the benefits of innovative energy-saving measures.
Testing technical or commercial viability of power demand optimization measures.
Implementation of innovative business strategies involving energy efficiency.
Deployment of proven but little-known technologies to establish their viability in Québec.

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$ 225,000

Installation of smart grid systems to improve power demand management in a residential neighborhood.

$ 337,500

Development of an innovative HVAC system to optimize energy demand for large commercial buildings.

$ 337,500

Pilot program for electrification of delivery fleets to reduce energy consumption and emissions.

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Eligibility for this grant requires that participants meet several specific criteria:

The participant must be a physical 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 participant must submit a project under the PROGRAMME and be responsible for its implementation.

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The Program is open to any legal entity, whether an individual or a corporation, operating in the residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial markets, which has been established in Quebec for more than twelve months, submits a project as part of the Program, and is responsible for its execution.

Individuals or corporations operating in the residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial markets.
Entities with an establishment in Quebec for over twelve months.
Entities responsible for the execution of a project within the Program.

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This grant is designed with specific eligibility criteria, naturally excluding some projects and companies based on predefined parameters. The restrictions focus on ensuring the suitability and feasibility of projects within the defined framework and objectives of Hydro-Québec's program.

Projects that have already been submitted or admitted under Hydro-Québec's energy efficiency programs.
Projects with technologies still in the research and development stage.
Business startup projects.
Projects focused exclusively on advertising, promotion, or sales of a product or technology.

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Purchase of equipment, including measurement equipment or the additional cost for more eco-friendly equipment.
Installation and commissioning costs of the equipment.
Optimization costs for the equipment targeted by the application.
Pre- and post-installation measurement costs of systems or equipment.
Engineering work expenses.
Participant's labor costs.
Subcontracting or consulting services costs, including identification of the suppliers or subcontractors.
Equipment rental costs, either lease acquisition or lease operation, limited to actual rental fees during the project.
Project management fees and expenses for reporting to Hydro-Québec.
Advertising, promotion, sales, representation, or commercialization costs required for the commercial demonstration project.
Preparation costs for technical user guides (manuals) by the participant.
Non-recoverable portion of GST and QST.

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This grant is targeted for projects with market potential specifically in Québec, Canada. The eligibility is focused on technologies and business strategies impactful for the Québec market.

Projects demonstrating deployment potential within Québec.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the program's objectives.

Impact on energy savings and electricity management.
Commercial potential in Quebec.
Innovation and originality of the project.
Qualifications and contributions of the participant and their team.
Quality of the application and relevance of the documentation provided.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The financial support provided by Hydro-Québec cannot exceed 75% of the total eligible costs when combined with other financial support from different programs or organizations.
All financial aid is contingent on a minimum 25% contribution to the project costs from the participant.
Hydro-Québec may request supporting documents verifying the costs claimed and reserves the right to verify any invoices from suppliers and subcontractors.
The project must be executed over a maximum duration of 36 months.
Hydro-Québec reserves the right to end the program or modify its terms at any time, subject to existing contracts with participants.
The Participant must ensure that Hydro-Québec approves all interim reports before issuing the corresponding invoice.
The grant can be subject to deductions in case the participant owes any payments to Hydro-Québec, including electricity bills.
The participant must handle potential environmental impacts and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in Québec.
The Participant cannot use Hydro-Québec's name or disclose project data without prior written consent.