Programme de dégrèvement pour l'innovation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - Private corporations with established operations - Manufacturing businesses and processors - Waste management and processing companies - Businesses demonstrating financial viability and capacity to complete projects - Organizations with head office or significant operations in Quebec ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $3,750,000 CAD per project - Coverage Rate: Up to 25% of eligible project costs - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance (dégrèvement) - Funding Structure: Direct grant with no matching requirement specified, though full project cost must be demonstrated - Payment Method: Reimbursement-based upon project milestone completion and expense verification ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Production Process Improvements: Equipment, technology, and process optimization - Waste Stream Management: Infrastructure and systems to improve waste processing and handling - Market Expansion: New market entry strategies and commercialization activities - Product Development: Research, design, and commercialization of new products - Capital Equipment: Machinery and infrastructure directly supporting approved objectives - Professional Services: Consulting and technical expertise related to project implementation - Training: Employee training directly tied to process or product improvements ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Planning: Detailed project proposal must be submitted and approved before funding commences - Expense Documentation: All invoices and receipts must be retained and submitted for reimbursement verification - Milestone Reporting: Progress reports required at defined project stages - Timeline Compliance: Project must be completed within approved timeframe - Eligible Cost Verification: Only costs directly aligned with approved project scope are reimbursable - Financial Accountability: Recipients must maintain separate accounting for grant-funded activities - Ineligible Activities: General operating expenses, debt repayment, and retrospective costs are excluded