Écotech Québec has created a structuring networking formula that allows a company or an organization to launch a call for innovation in order to solve environmental or energy issues.
A meticulous process allows the selection of suppliers from Quebec’s ecosystem of cleantech innovators. The selected solutions are aimed at developing or implementing a customized solution.
Why make a call for innovation?
Écotech Québec offers companies turnkey support to access innovative solutions developed in Quebec.
- Search for targeted and personalized solutions
- Obtain an analysis of the available solutions
- Access to Quebec’s clean technology ecosystem
- Contact with selected innovators only
- Suggestions for potential sources of funding
- Professional assistance in the evaluation and selection of solutions
Submit a call for innovation
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Calls for innovation in numbers Écotech Québec has extensive experience in calls for innovation
Comments following the support
We not only had access to very useful information on the various programs and solutions available in innovation, but also and above all to a unique connection with multiple players in the field, thus allowing a project to enhance our sub-products and the development of a clean technology project aimed at recycling essential advanced materials in a context of energy and ecological transition.
Simon Thibault, Nemaska Lithium
“Thank you for connecting us with innovations that will allow us to solve an important issue and improve our environmental performance at the same time.”
– Catherine Boucher, Pratt and Whitney
“The workshop was once again a resounding success. We now have solutions to reduce our GHG emissions while improving our fleet management.”
– Catherine Goyer, Bell
They trusted us
Arcelor Mittal
Replacement of fossil fuels in the manufacture of iron pellets
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Intelligent energy storage for vehicle fleet
Reduce the “pressure” on the electrical input + possibility of recharging vehicles in case of power outage: 15 proposed solutions, 1 innovator selected for a pilot project, meeting with representatives…
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Revaluation of textile scraps
Eliminate textile scrap generated by cutting operations: 12 proposed solutions, meeting with 2 innovators and research centers as well as representatives of PME MTL
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Filtration of microplastics in water
Reduce microparticles at the exit of industrial washing machines: 11 proposed solutions, meetings with 3 innovators as well as with representatives of PME MTL
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Management of construction residues and soil consolidation
For a few years now, the APM has been using stabilization and solidification techniques to consolidate soils. As part of this project, the Port would like to obtain solutions for…
Green screen to hide the mechanical equipment on the roof
Polytechnique Montréal must provide green screens to hide new equipment to be installed on the roof. The challenge is to present solutions for a compact, lightweight and self-sufficient green screen…
Ciment McInnis
The objective is to identify the most appropriate technological solutions, allowing a permanent reduction of CO2 emissions from the cement plant.
Coop des paramédics
The Cooperative of Paramedics of Grand-Portage is looking for a prototype of an energy efficient ambulance. The challenge is to heat/cool the ambulance without affecting a diesel engine.
NorthwesTel + Bell
NorthwesTel would like to convert its communication stations using innovative and reliable hybrid systems to support its telecommunications network.
Project Bécancour
The Bécancour project provides for the construction and operation of an innovative plant to produce urea and methanol on the same site.
Nemaska Lithium
Nemaska Lithium, one of the largest mining and industrial projects in Quebec, is facing several challenges such as recycling batteries to extract different metals.
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is looking for technologies to regenerate, treat or filter the cleaning solutions used at its St-Hubert plant.
Agriculture industry
Protecting the environment without limiting production potential is the challenge for agricultural companies. The Salon de l’agriculture highlights innovations to address these issues.
Innovations in soil decontamination
About ten innovations were presented to companies and organizations facing a contamination challenge on land in the east of Montreal.
Lac-Mégantic
Lac-Mégantic is interested in green innovations to reduce the environmental impact of reconstruction work, but also rethink the city in order to optimize its facilities.
IFFCO
About ten companies specializing in energy efficiency presented their innovations to IFFCO Canada with the aim of building and operating a fertilizer plant in Bécancour.
Mines Raglan
At the Raglan mine, energy is expensive, and soil decontamination is complex. Xstrata Nickel is looking to join forces with Quebec SMEs to help them overcome these challenges.
Bell (Servers rooms)
To reduce its energy footprint, Bell aims to invest in air conditioning systems that keep its data centers temperate while reducing their energy and financial cost.
