The INNOV-R measure is funded by the Fonds d'électrification et de changements climatiques (FECC) and the funds are administered by the ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE). The measure aims to support collaborative research projects with a high potential for reducing GHG emissions in Québec, whose outcomes will help the province reach its medium- and long-term reduction objectives and targets, notably for 2035, which are set at 37.5% below 1990 levels.
- The grant offered can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses
- A maximum of 80% of the project's eligible expenses can be covered by public funding
- The business must provide a minimum contribution of 20% of eligible expenses, of which 50% may be in-kind
- Maximum project duration: 3 years
The application deadline is May 18, 2026.
- ENCOURAGE the emergence of innovative technologies and practices that will allow Québec to progress more quickly toward its GHG emission reduction objectives;
- FOSTER the implementation of new technologies that would reduce GHG emissions;
- MOBILISE businesses around collaborative innovation projects aimed at discovering GHG emission reduction solutions;
- SUPPORT the development of intellectual property related to new technologies aimed at reducing GHG emissions;
- STRENGTHEN the adoption of clean technologies by businesses;
- DRIVE investment in innovation focused on reducing GHG emissions.
Eligible projects under the INNOV-R program must, among other things:
- Demonstrate a GHG emission reduction potential of at least 100 ,000 tonnes of CO₂ eq. reduced or avoided in Québec within the ten (10) years following the commercialisation of the product, technology or innovation;
- Aim to develop a new product or process, or significantly improve an existing product or process;
- Be submitted by a public research institute in Québec (IRPQ), namely a university, a college technology transfer centre (CCTT)or a public research centre established in Québec;
- Involve at least one business or non-profit organisation (NPO) established in Québec, carrying out internal production or research and development activities there;
- Municipalities, public bodies, Crown corporations, businesses outside Québec and others may also be eligible as complementary partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a funding program for collaborative research projects with the potential to reduce GHG emissions in Québec. To learn more about the key features of this program, we invite you to visit the program's website.
Everything related to transportation electrification, or, for example, the use of renewable energy (solar, wind, etc.) to replace diesel generators in remote regions.
The ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques continues to support this program.
Yes, as a second partner, under the INNOV-R program.
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Questions?
For any questions about the funding program, please register for the call or contact Nabila El Khadir.