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Technology and Business Demonstration
Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
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
- Projects validating the technical or commercial applicability of innovative electric energy-saving solutions or power demand optimization measures in Quebec.
- Projects involving the improvement or new application of an existing technology for energy efficiency or electrification in residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial sectors.
- Projects adopting a commercial strategy that introduces a new, innovative approach to market deployment of proven but underutilized technologies.
- Implementation of innovative electromechanical systems or solutions supporting power demand management or electrification needs.
- Initiatives aimed at assessing and overcoming barriers to the adoption and deployment of low-adoption technologies in Quebec, by demonstrating their commercial or operational benefits in real operating conditions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating in the residential sector
- Companies in the agricultural sector
- Commercial sector businesses
- Institutional sector organizations
- Industrial sector companies
Who is not eligible
- Companies whose projects have already been submitted or accepted under Hydro-Québec energy efficiency programs.
- Businesses proposing projects that are still at the research and development stage.
- Companies submitting projects that are solely focused on starting a new business.
- Organizations applying for projects that are exclusively aimed at advertising, promotion, or the sale of a product or technology.
- Participants or entities listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts under Quebec law.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of equipment, including those required for measurement or additional costs for higher efficiency equipment.
- Installation and commissioning of equipment.
- Optimization of project-related equipment.
- Measurement activities before and after installation of systems or equipment.
- Engineering work.
- Project participant's labor costs.
- Subcontracting or consulting fees (cost of goods/services and identification of suppliers or subcontractors required).
- Equipment rental (either lease-to-own or operating lease, covering only actual rental costs during the project).
- Project management and costs incurred for reporting to Hydro-Québec.
- Advertising, promotion, sales, representation, or commercialisation expenses required for the commercial demonstration aspect of the project.
- Preparation of technical user guides (manuals) by the participant.
- Non-refundable portion of federal and provincial sales taxes (GST and QST).
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with an establishment in Quebec for more than twelve months.
Additional information
- Hydro-Québec reserves the right to terminate or modify the program at any time, within contractual limits.
- Participants must protect their intellectual property before sharing project details with Hydro-Québec.
- Hydro-Québec may disclose a summary description of the project and its results publicly.
- Payments are typically subject to GST and QST, except in specific cases stated by tax authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology and Business Demonstration Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Technology and Business Demonstration. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Technology and Business Demonstration?
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.
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:
Must be a legal entity (individual or corporation) operating in Quebec for over 12 months
Must operate in the residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial markets
Must be responsible for implementing the project submitted under the program
What expenses are eligible under Technology and Business Demonstration?
Projects validating the technical or commercial applicability of innovative electric energy-saving solutions or power demand optimization measures in Quebec.
Projects involving the improvement or new application of an existing technology for energy efficiency or electrification in residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial sectors.
Projects adopting a commercial strategy that introduces a new, innovative approach to market deployment of proven but underutilized technologies.
Implementation of innovative electromechanical systems or solutions supporting power demand management or electrification needs.
Initiatives aimed at assessing and overcoming barriers to the adoption and deployment of low-adoption technologies in Quebec, by demonstrating their commercial or operational benefits in real operating conditions.
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
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