Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative

In Quebec, the RHII has a budget of $10.45M in funding for one-time, targeted regional support for manufacturing SMEs and NPOs that develop innovative solutions for the multi-unit residential construction sector and its supply chain

The RHII complements funding offered by other federal, provincial and territorial programs. It contributes to Canada’s Housing Plan aimed at resolving the housing crisis by easing access to housing for all Canadians.

Eligible clients

• manufacturing SMEs that factory-produce modular homes and SMEs that are part of their supply chain
• SMEs and NPOs that develop new multi-unit housing construction processes or materials
• manufacturing SMEs that produce light integrated structural components (e.g., roof trusses, beams, prefabricated walls) for multi-unit housing construction

Ineligible clients

• On-site construction businesses (general contractors, renovation businesses, etc.)
• Service or consultation businesses such as architectural or engineering firms, door and window manufacturers, cupboard and furniture manufacturers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, electricity businesses
• Municipalities
• Public agencies including health and social services agencies, schools and school boards

Eligible activities

Eligible projects must help accelerate the construction of multi-unit housing in the Quebec market, including through the use of innovative technologies or processes.

Examples of eligible projects

• Projects that improve productivity and production capacity, through innovation, manufacturers of modular or other components for multi-unit housing (e.g., digital optimization strategy, process automation, acquisition of innovative equipment)
• Projects aimed at demonstrating innovation in manufacturing modular multi-unit housing where commercialization is imminent

Other activities may be eligible. Contact us to share information about your project with us.

Prioritization criteria

Priority will be given to projects implemented by manufacturing SMEs that factory-produce modular components for the construction of multi-unit housing or SMEs that are part of their supply chain, as well as projects by SMEs or NPOs developing new processes or materials for multi-unit housing construction.

Projects that can be implemented rapidly or that can help accelerate the construction of multi-unit housing will also be given priority.

Financial support

For SMEs

• Interest-free repayable financial support up to 50% of authorized costs

For NPOs

• Generally non-repayable financial support up to 90% of authorized costs