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Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Grant and Funding
Overview
This program provided financial support covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $200,000 (innovative solutions) or $1,000,000 (innovative buildings). It aimed to encourage the construction of buildings and the development of innovative wood solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the non-residential and multi-family sectors.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Selling in a new market
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
- Manufacturing
Location
- 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
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Activities funded
- 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
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
Selection criteria
- 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
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.
Contacts
pvt@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca
