Fonds i.d.e.a. Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Private sector companies - Manufacturers and product developers - Service providers - Technology firms - Organizations focused on environmental sustainability initiatives - Businesses operating in Quebec (program jurisdiction) - Enterprises with capacity to develop or redesign products, services, processes, or technologies ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable subsidy (subvention non remboursable) - Grant Structure: Direct funding + advisory/consulting support included - Repayability: Not required—funds do not need to be repaid - Matching Requirements: Specific matching ratios not detailed in description; verify with program administrator - Funding Amount: Not specified in grant description; contact program for current funding caps and per-project limits ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Product creation or redesign with environmental focus - Service development or innovation - Process optimization and improvement - Technology development and adoption - Environmental impact reduction initiatives - Research and design related to ecological solutions - Implementation of sustainable practices - Professional advisory and consulting services (included as program support) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Primary Objective: Projects must demonstrably reduce environmental consequences/impact - Scope: Must involve creation or redesign of products, services, processes, or technologies - Advisory Component: Applicants receive guidance and expertise as part of program support - Accountability: Recipients expected to implement approved projects as proposed - Environmental Verification: Solutions must have measurable ecological benefits - Timeline: Not specified; confirm milestones and reporting requirements with program administrator - Compliance: Must adhere to all program terms and conditions as outlined in official documentation