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Technoclimat — Quebec Cleantech Demonstration Program

Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), Government of Quebec
Maximum Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs (max $3M) for TRL 4–7; up to 25%...
Ongoing (bioenergy stream continuous; other streams have periodic calls)
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Co-Funding
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Technoclimat — Quebec Cleantech Demonstration Program provides Up to 50% of eligible costs (max $3M) for TRL 4–7; up to 25% (max $18M) for TRL 8–9. Quebec's primary cleantech demonstration grant, offering up to 50% of eligible costs (max $3 million) for pre-commercial technology innovation projects at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4–7, and up to 25% (max $18 million) for first commercial production units at TRL 8–9. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Quebec's primary cleantech demonstration grant, offering up to 50% of eligible costs (max $3 million) for pre-commercial technology innovation projects at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4–7, and up to 25% (max $18 million) for first commercial production units at TRL 8–9. Targets energy efficiency, renewable energy, bioenergy, and GHG reduction technologies. Includes a continuous-intake bioenergy stream. Projects must be based in Quebec and include measurement activities to validate impact.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Legal entity or partnership with an establishment in Quebec
  • Project must be a pre-commercial technological innovation at TRL 4–7 (regular stream) or testing of a technology not yet commercialized in Quebec
  • Project must be in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energies, bioenergy, or GHG reduction
  • Project must be carried out in Quebec and include measurement activities to validate energy and GHG impacts
  • Total combined government assistance (federal + provincial + energy distributors + Technoclimat) cannot exceed 75% of total eligible project expenses
  • Quebec government ministries, federal entities, companies in litigation with TEQ, organizations in bankruptcy proceedings, and organizations on the RENA register are ineligible
Provinces
Quebec
Industries
Clean Technology Energy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion

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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to 50% of eligible costs (max $3M) for TRL 4–7; up to 25% (max $18M) for TRL 8–9
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing (bioenergy stream continuous; other streams have periodic calls)

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Deadline
Ongoing
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Varies
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  • Technology is already commercialized or widely available in Quebec (must be pre-commercial or not yet widespread)
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Application Steps

1 Verify eligibility and select the appropriate stream Confirm your project is in energy efficiency, renewable energy, bioenergy, or GHG reduction at TRL 4–7 (regular or bioenergy stream) or TRL 8–9 (first commercial production). Check current intake status — bioenergy stream is continuous; regular stream has periodic calls.

Required Documents 7

✓ Project description (technology overview, innovation level, current TRL, objectives)
✓ Technical feasibility study or validation data supporting TRL 4–7 classification

Eligible Expenses 8

Ineligible Expenses 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What TRL level is required for Technoclimat?
Regular stream requires TRL 4–7 (pre-commercial innovation). A higher-funding stream covers TRL 8–9 first commercial production units (up to 25% of costs, max $18M). Technology already commercialized in Quebec is ineligible.
Can non-profits and universities apply?
Yes — eligible applicants include all legal entities or partnerships with a Quebec establishment, including corporations, non-profits, public institutions, and research organizations. Quebec government ministries and federal entities are excluded.
Is there a maximum on combined government funding?
Yes — total combined assistance from all federal and provincial government sources, energy distributors, and Technoclimat cannot exceed 75% of total eligible project expenses. Declare all other funding sources in your application.
Who retains the intellectual property?
The applicant retains ownership of intellectual property developed during the project. GHG credits generated during the demonstration are also retained by the recipient.
Is the bioenergy stream always open?
Yes — the bioenergy production stream has continuous intake and accepts applications year-round. The regular innovation stream may have periodic intake windows — contact MELCCFP to confirm current status.

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