Wood Innovation Program - Component 1

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

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

• Applications are evaluated by a selection committee composed of at least three MRNF experts.
• The evaluation takes into account the strategic nature of the business.
• The evaluation takes into account the degree of innovation of the project.
• The evaluation takes into account the level of consumption of forest biomass and low-quality wood, diversification of products and markets, and the creation of value added for the Quebec forest sector.

Here are the steps to submit an application for the Programme Innovation Bois 2023-2026 grant:

• Step 1: Obtain the Application Form
• Visit the official website of the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts.
• Download the latest application form for the Programme Innovation Bois.
• Step 2: Prepare Required Documentation
• Gather and prepare necessary documents, including audited financial statements from the last three years.
• Secure resolutions from the board, if applicable, authorizing the application submission.
• Prepare detailed expense reports using the provided Excel template.
• Collect detailed supplier or specialist quotations.
• For feasibility studies, demonstrate the intention to execute the project in Quebec.
• Step 3: Complete the Application Form
• Fill in the application form in French, providing clear and accurate details.
• Ensure all sections including project description, budget, and objectives are thoroughly completed.
• Step 4: Submit the Application
• Submit the completed application form along with all required documentation to the MRNF, following their submission protocol.
• Applications must be complete; incomplete applications will be returned.
• Submit any additional information upon request from the MRNF within three months.
• Step 5: Await Confirmation
• Receive a confirmation email from MRNF with the assigned application number if the submission is complete.
• Keep this confirmation for your records and for future reference.
• Step 6: Participate in Evaluation
• The Selection Committee may request further information to clarify aspects of your application.
• Provide requested information promptly to avoid application rejection.
• Step 7: Meeting with MRNF (if required)
• Attend any information meeting requested by the MRNF to elaborate on the project proposal.
• Step 8: Final Decision and Notification
• Receive notification from MRNF about the application status.
• If approved, sign a grant agreement to formalize fund allocation and conditions.

• 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.