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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Gouvernement du Québec
  • Hydro-Québec
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grant_card_status|open

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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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This grant is open to projects that focus on the demonstration and commercialization of innovative and energy-efficient technologies that are either not well-known or not yet proven viable in Quebec. Eligible projects should help validate the technical and commercial benefits of new approaches and identify obstacles for the deployment of underused technologies in the region.
  • Improvement or new application of existing technology.
  • Adoption of a commercially innovative approach.
  • Implementation of innovative electromechanical systems.
  • Measures for power demand management.
  • Initiatives addressing electrification needs.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$337,500

Halifax
Innovative HVAC system upgrade for energy efficiency in an hotel.

$337,500

Ottawa
Adopting innovative energy-saving strategies for a cooperative farming network.

$337,500

Toronto
Enhancing energy efficiency buildings with IoT technology.

$337,500

Calgary
Testing an innovative battery storage system for renewable energy.

$337,500

Montreal
Developing a smart grid technology to optimize energy distribution.

$337,500

Vancouver
Exploring solar energy integration into urban public transportation.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Hydro-Québec's Programme Démonstration technologique et commerciale is aimed at projects that validate the applicability of innovative energy-saving measures and power demand optimization, promoting their replicability in Quebec. Eligibility is open to individuals or organizations in residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial markets, with projects meeting specific criteria.
  • The participant must have an establishment in Quebec for more than twelve months.
  • The project should be implemented at least for one Hydro-Québec client.
  • The project should involve technologies that are proven but not well-known, aiming to establish their applicability in Quebec.
  • The project should involve the improvement or new application of an existing technology, an innovative commercial approach, innovative electromechanical systems, power management measures, or respond to electrification needs.
  • The project must validate the commercial relevance of a new approach and identify barriers for adoption and deployment in Quebec.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are specific eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible participants must be engaged in residential, agricultural, commercial, institutional, or industrial markets.
  • Participant must be a physical or legal person.
  • Must have an establishment in Quebec for more than twelve months.
  • Must be responsible for the realization of the project.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies are not eligible for the Hydro-Québec Demonstration Program, including those involved in certain non-qualifying projects. The non-eligible projects include activities already submitted in Hydro-Québec's energy efficiency programs, those in the research and development stage, startup enterprises, and promotional activities.
  • Projects already submitted in Hydro-Québec's energy efficiency programs.
  • Projects in the research and development stage.
  • Startup enterprises.
  • Projects focusing on advertising, promotion, or sales of a product or technology.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant that need to be assumed by the Participant and directly arise from the realization of the project. These expenses must be incurred during the project duration and must be supported by documentation.
  • Purchase of equipment, including measuring equipment or the differential cost for more eco-friendly equipment.
  • Installation and commissioning of equipment.
  • Optimization of the project-related equipment.
  • Measurement of consumption before and after the installation of systems or equipment.
  • Engineering work.
  • Labor costs of the Participant.
  • Subcontracting or consultancy: nature and identity of contractors or subcontractors.
  • Equipment rental, eligible as either lease-to-own or operational lease.
  • Project management and reporting costs to Hydro-Québec.
  • Publicity, promotion, sales, representation, or commercialization required by the commercial demonstration project.
  • Preparation of technical user guides by the Participant.
  • Non-refundable portion of GST and QST.

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation criteria include Energy impact, Potential market penetration in Québec, Innovation and originality, Qualifications and contribution of the applicant, Quality of the application and relevance of the reference materials.
  • Energy impact
  • Potential market penetration in Québec
  • Innovation and originality
  • Qualifications and contribution of the applicant
  • Quality of the application and relevance of the reference materials

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements and program details in the Participant's Guide
  • Step 2: Prepare a project outline including technological and business data for the demonstration project
  • Step 3: Submit a request for financial assistance following the guidelines outlined in the Participant's Guide
  • Step 4: Await review and evaluation of the project by the committee based on predefined criteria
  • Step 5: If approved, sign a contract for the project and receive financial assistance up to a maximum of $500,000

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

This grant from Hydro-Québec provides financial support for innovative and commercially viable projects related to electricity and energy optimization in Quebec. The program focuses on developing new systems and equipment that can deliver energy savings or demand optimization and emphasizes collaboration with Hydro-Québec clients to ensure technology applicability.
  • The maximum financial support for a project is $500,000.
  • The participant must cover at least 25% of the eligible project costs.
  • The grant cannot be used for projects in the research and development stage or those submitted under other Hydro-Québec energy efficiency programs.
  • The project must demonstrate its applicability and potential for adoption in Quebec.
  • The duration of the project should not exceed 36 months.
  • The program requires submission of a proposal followed by extensive validation and approval by Hydro-Québec.
  • Intellectual property should be protected by the participant, and project outcomes may be publicly shared by Hydro-Québec with prior written consent.

grant_single_labels|documents

Technology and Business Demonstration

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