Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

📋 Eligible Entities - Quebec-based businesses operating in the recycling sector - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on tire recycling or tire-derived products - Social enterprises and cooperatives engaged in recycling activities - Private companies with established operations or demonstrated capacity in recycling or waste management - Businesses must be legally registered and operating in Quebec ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $75,000 per project - Cost coverage: Up to 75% of eligible project costs - Minimum business contribution: 25% (matching requirement) - Grant type: Non-repayable funding (grant, not a loan) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Funding source: Recyc-Québec (Quebec's recycling authority) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - R&D payroll: Salaries for researchers, engineers, and technical staff directly involved in the project - Equipment and technology: Purchase or rental of specialized machinery for testing, prototyping, or production - Materials and supplies: Raw materials, testing materials, and consumables required for R&D activities - Professional services: Consulting, technical expertise, and specialized assessments - Commercialization activities: Market testing, product development, and pilot production runs - Documentation and certification: Studies, analyses, and regulatory compliance documentation - Projects focused on: Diversifying outcomes for unused tires or increasing value of existing tire-derived products ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project scope: Must clearly demonstrate innovation in tire recycling or development of higher-value tire-derived products - Quebec operation requirement: All activities must be conducted in Quebec - Matching funds: Applicant must secure and commit 25% of total project costs from own resources or other sources - Progress reporting: Regular updates on project milestones and budget expenditures required - Intellectual property: Depending on project type, IP ownership and access terms may apply - Timeline: Projects must be completed within agreed-upon timeframe (typically 12-24 months) - **Eligible costs must be