INNOV-R — InnovÉÉ

For Quebec businesses working on clean technologies and low‑carbon innovation, securing meaningful R&D funding often depends on strong collaboration and measurable environmental impact. The INNOV‑R — InnovÉÉ program is designed for organizations developing technologies or processes that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening Quebec’s innovation ecosystem. Backed by the Fonds d’électrification et de changements climatiques and administered through the province’s economic and innovation authorities, the program supports ambitious research projects that align with Quebec’s long‑term climate targets.

INNOV‑R focuses on collaborative research and development, bringing together businesses with universities or public research centres across Quebec. Projects typically relate to areas such as electricity systems, smart grids, transportation electrification, intelligent vehicles, or other innovations that contribute to cleaner energy use. Funding support can reach up to around $500,000 per year over a multi‑year project, covering a significant share of eligible costs and helping offset the financial risk of advanced R&D. The emphasis is on developing new products or processes, or making substantial improvements to existing ones, with strong commercialization and emissions‑reduction potential.

For companies ready to partner with research institutions and invest in climate‑focused innovation, INNOV‑R offers an opportunity to scale ideas with real environmental impact. Businesses exploring whether their project fits the program’s scope will want to review the full details to understand how this funding could support their innovation strategy.