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Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions - Quebec - Canada
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Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
  • Archived
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program supported innovative wood building and technology showcase projects with a maximum contribution of $200,000 for wood solutions or $1,000,000 for innovative wood buildings. It aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote new wood-based construction projects in the non-residential and multi-unit sectors.
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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 : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
Location
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Construction of innovative wood buildings
  • Major renovation of non-residential or multi-unit buildings using wood
  • Development of innovative wood-based construction solutions
  • Demonstration projects for commercial-scale wood products or systems

Documents Needed

  • Completed financial application form
  • Project plan form or equivalent document
  • Audited financial statements for the last two years
  • Board resolution naming the authorized representative
  • Project team information and professional CVs

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Legally constituted businesses
  • Legally constituted organizations
  • Groupings of legally constituted entities

Who is not eligible

  • Insolvent companies or businesses in bankruptcy proceedings
  • Organizations listed in the registry of firms ineligible for public contracts
  • Applicants that failed to meet previous MFFP obligations
  • Government ministries and agencies

Eligible expenses

  • Professional design and consulting fees
  • Laboratory testing, certification, and prototype production
  • Construction materials, labour, and equipment related to the project
  • Internal labour costs, including benefits
  • Studies and reports for dissemination, monitoring, and GES assessment

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Office and building equipment costs
  • Project financing costs
  • Refundable taxes
  • Accounting, notary, and legal fees, except for patents and third-party verification
  • Land purchase costs and related fees
  • Lost profits or production losses
  • Foundation, electricity, heating, cooling, and plumbing materials for innovative buildings

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received and acknowledged.
  • The ministry performs an initial admissibility review.
  • Eligible applications are analyzed by a selection committee.
  • The ministry issues a written response and, if approved, a subsidy agreement.
  • Project implementation is followed up, with reporting and verification before final payment.

Additional information

  • The program is terminated.
  • Reference documents remain available for accountability reporting on supported projects.
  • A project repository of completed realizations is available.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions. 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 showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions?

This program supported innovative wood building and technology showcase projects with a maximum contribution of $200,000 for wood solutions or $1,000,000 for innovative wood buildings. It aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote new wood-based construction projects in the non-residential and multi-unit sectors.

How much funding can be received?

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions program?

To be eligible for the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions program, you must: Legally constituted in Quebec Innovative wood project Non-residential or multi-unit sector

What expenses are eligible under Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions?

Construction of innovative wood buildings Major renovation of non-residential or multi-unit buildings using wood Development of innovative wood-based construction solutions Demonstration projects for commercial-scale wood products or systems

Who can I contact for more information about the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions?

You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at pvt@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.

Where is the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions available?

The Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions is a Partnering and Collaboration