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Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation
Supports forest product innovation and value-added projects
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Funding available
$ 2,500,000
Deadline
September 18, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Programme Innovation Bois supports legally constituted for-profit enterprises and groups of enterprises with an establishment in Quebec for projects that foster innovation, transform forest biomass and low-quality wood, and increase the value added of forest products. Eligible work includes investment projects and studies, such as in-plant implementation of innovative products, processes, technologies, equipment or systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovative investment projects in the transformation of forest products
- Studies supporting innovative projects in the transformation of forest products
- Investment projects that transform forest biomass or low-quality wood from Quebec forests
- Investment projects that increase the value added of forest products in Quebec
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted for-profit enterprises
- Groups of legally constituted for-profit enterprises
- Applicants that operate in the forest products industry or use products from this industry and have an establishment in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Forestry equipment manufacturers
- Enterprises whose main activity is the production of energy or heat
- Research centres
- Applicants listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), including applicants whose subcontractors are listed in the RENA
- Applicants that are insolvent, bankrupt, have filed a proposal, or are benefiting from legislation related to bankruptcy or insolvency
Eligible expenses
- Direct material costs
- Purchase of equipment directly related to the project
- Salaries of personnel assigned to the project
- Consultants’ fees
- Study, research, and consulting work carried out outside Quebec when it is indispensable to the project, agreed in advance with the MRNF, and limited to 5% of eligible project expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs to prepare the application and complete reporting requirements
- Payments to enterprises or subcontractors listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA)
- Administrative, operating, travel and subsistence, financing, insurance, contingency, tax, interest, indemnity, and loan repayment costs
- Professional fees for accountants, notaries, lawyers except patent-related services, and marketing or sales professionals, as well as marketing costs
- Land and property acquisition costs and related fees, building acquisition, construction, expansion or modification costs, and items such as geotechnical studies, demolition, life cycle analyses, environmental product declarations, fire protection systems, security equipment, and rolling equipment unless it is innovative
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated and prioritized by a selection committee composed of at least three MRNF experts.
- Projects are assessed on the strategic character of the plant, including supply, profitability, plant condition and project risks, local vulnerability, and industrial ecosystem synergies.
- Projects are assessed on relevance and coherence, credibility and implementation, and expected impacts, including market knowledge, technical expertise, economic viability, financing, and schedule realism.
- A minimum passing score of 75% applies, and the stream-specific mandatory eliminatory criterion must score at least 80%.
- When additional eliminatory criteria apply because of a demonstrated supply issue, each of those criteria must score at least 60%.
How to apply
- Complete the MRNF application form available on its website for the selected stream.
- Have the form signed and dated by an authorized signatory.
- Include the detailed project information, including the activities, budget, financing plan, schedule, objectives, expected results, and required supporting documents.
- Submit the application to the MRNF before project work begins and during the applicable intake period for the selected stream.
Processing and Agreement
- An acknowledgement of receipt is sent after the application is received; it does not constitute a funding decision.
- After submission, the application undergoes a completeness and eligibility review.
- Complete and eligible applications are then evaluated by a selection committee composed of at least three MRNF experts.
- An official decision is communicated in writing at the end of the evaluation process.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Wood Innovation Program — Component 2 — Forest biomass and low-quality woodSupports biomass and lower-quality wood transformation projects
- Wood Innovation Program — Stream 3 — Value-added AccelerationSupports value-added wood transformation projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation Program
What is the Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation?
Programme Innovation Bois supports legally constituted for-profit enterprises and groups of enterprises with an establishment in Quebec for projects that foster innovation, transform forest biomass and low-quality wood, and increase the value added of forest products. Eligible work includes investment projects and studies, such as in-plant implementation of innovative products, processes, technologies, equipment or systems.
How much funding can be received?
Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation program?
To be eligible for the Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally constituted for-profit enterprise or group of for-profit enterprises.
The applicant must operate in the forest products industry or use products from this industry.
The applicant must have an establishment in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation?
Innovative investment projects in the transformation of forest products
Studies supporting innovative projects in the transformation of forest products
Investment projects that transform forest biomass or low-quality wood from Quebec forests
Investment projects that increase the value added of forest products in Quebec
Who can I contact for more information about the Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at PIB@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation available?
The Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wood Innovation Program - Component 1 - Innovation is a Grant and Funding