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

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Last Update: June 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Grant Providers
  • Gouvernement du Québec
Status
Archived

Eligible projects & activities

  • Construction of innovative non-residential or multifamily buildings using wood as a primary material.
  • Development and demonstration of new or improved wood-based construction solutions or systems.
  • Major renovation projects of non-residential or multifamily buildings incorporating innovative wood construction approaches.
  • Projects that enable the commercialization and wider adoption of wood construction solutions in Quebec's building sector.

Eligibility criteria of the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions program

Who is eligible?

  • Legally constituted organizations with a place of business in Quebec
  • Corporations with construction projects in non-residential or multi-family sectors in Quebec
  • Groups or consortia of such organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Companies or organizations that are insolvent, bankrupt, or under bankruptcy protection laws.
  • Entities listed in the register of ineligible businesses for public contracts.
  • Companies or organizations that failed to meet obligations with the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP) within two years prior to applying, following a formal notice regarding a previous grant.
  • Government ministries or governmental organizations.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for project design (architects, engineers, manufacturers, etc.).
  • Costs of studies and expert consulting services (excluding geotechnical studies).
  • Expenses for developing alternative solutions and project modeling.
  • Costs associated with acquiring relevant documentation.
  • Professional fees and direct material costs for laboratory testing, including necessary software and small equipment purchases.
  • Certification, homologation, and costs related to prototype and system production.
  • Construction material costs for new products or systems in innovative solutions; for buildings, costs of construction materials used (excluding foundation, electricity, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing, except for fire protection specific to wood construction).
  • Construction labor and equipment costs, mainly those improving structural assembly techniques and site safety.
  • Internal labor costs directly related to the project, including mandatory benefits and contributions (within established rates).
  • Professional fees linked to producing reports and required studies, including on-site testing and monitoring by third parties.
  • Purchase of materials, software, and small monitoring equipment related to project parameter measurement.
  • Expenses for evaluating avoided greenhouse gas emissions, and developing surveillance or verification plans according to ISO 14064.
  • Costs for preparing required project delivery reports.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions program

  • The project must achieve at least 60% (15/25 points) in the "innovation" section of the evaluation grid.
  • The project must attain a total score of 75% on the overall evaluation grid used by the selection committee.

How to apply to the Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions program

1
Check eligibility criteria
  • Review eligibility criteria for applicants and projects
  • Verify if your organization and project type are admissible
2
Prepare application and documents
  • Prepare the completed financial assistance application form
  • Gather all required supporting documents (project plan, audited financial statements, board resolution, team profiles, etc.)
3
Submit application to the Ministry
  • Submit the application form and all supporting documents to the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP)
4
Await review and respond to requests
  • Await confirmation of receipt and preliminary assessment
  • Respond to any additional information requests from MFFP
5
Receive approval and funding details
  • Receive written confirmation of project acceptance and the granted funding amount

Additional information

  • The program ended on March 31, 2021, and was replaced by the Wood Construction Innovation Program; reference documents remain available for accountability purposes for previously subsidized projects.
  • Beneficiaries with more than 100 employees in Quebec, submitting for agreements of $100,000 or more, must implement an employment equity program aligned with the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
  • The Ministry reserves the right to refuse applications, limit the number of accepted projects to respect budget limits, or suspend/terminate the program at any time without notice.
  • All financial commitments are conditional on the availability of funds in the Green Fund.

Contact Gouvernement du Québec

pvt@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca

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