How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Q: What are Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions's eligibility criterias?

Be a legally constituted organization with an establishment in Quebec Propose an innovative wood construction project in the non-residential or multifamily sector in Quebec

Last Update: July 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

Program 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

Check eligibility criteria

Review eligibility criteria for applicants and projects
Verify if your organization and project type are admissible

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.)

Submit application to the Ministry

Submit the application form and all supporting documents to the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP)

Await review and respond to requests

Await confirmation of receipt and preliminary assessment
Respond to any additional information requests from MFFP

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.