Grants for Food Processing Available in Canada
Canada’s food processing industry is a vital part of the nation’s agricultural sector, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation. To support this dynamic industry, various food processing grants and funding programs are available, designed to help businesses thrive, innovate, and meet the evolving needs of the market. This article delves into the diverse funding opportunities available for food processors, highlighting the types of grants, eligibility criteria, and the process to access these resources.
267 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Enhancing productivity through food industry automation assistance
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)SEB supports Quebec agri-food market expansion outside Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
ÉcoPerformance — Recommissioning of building mechanical systems
Gouvernement du QuébecFunding to optimize the operation of building mechanical systems
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
NGen — AI For Manufacturing Challenge (AI4M)
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)Funding for collaborative AI-driven advanced manufacturing projects in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500,000 to $3,200,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingSuspended
Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)
Aliments du QuébecMarket Access Support for Quebec Food Processors
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Global Innovation Clusters
Innovation CanadaFinancial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Expanded Energy Management Program
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)Funding to strengthen facility energy management and efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports pork sector preparedness for African swine fever emergencies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Government of CanadaFunds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Challenge Program - Industry
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program – Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports innovative agricultural research to advance sector sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Investissement Québec (IQ)DÉPART supports economic diversification and growth in targeted areas
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Support for industrial energy efficiency in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Promotional funds for chicken and turkey farmers
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CFIN — Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funding support for foodtech innovation pilot collaborations in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $75,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Fast-Track to Financing Program
Natural Products Canada (NPC)Funding to engage an expert
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Access to Talent Program
Natural Products Canada (NPC)Wage subsidies for biologically-based innovation companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Hydro-QuébecSupports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario Food Exports — Services for Exporters
Government of OntarioFood and beverage industry export help in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Technoclimat
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Financial assistance for the demonstration of new technologies in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $254,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for the development and modification of the nutritional value of processed foods
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for nutritious transformation of processed foods
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $300,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Hydro-QuébecUp to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Custom-made project
Enbridge Gas QuebecSupports energy-saving projects using natural gas in buildings
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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Tax CreditsOpen
Additional deduction for transportation costs for manufacturing SMEs
Revenu QuébecTax deduction for manufacturing SMEs' transportation costs in remote areas
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Competitiveness and Environment Program - Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports dairy and meat processors' competitiveness and environmental improvements
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Proof-of-Concept Program
Natural Products Canada (NPC)Financing for natural product innovations
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $350,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Quebec CitySupports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program Component 3 — Food quality and safety management
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports local market initiatives and agrotourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports collaborative innovation in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports abattoirs and cheese dairies facing regional and environmental challenges
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
iVisit
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Food transformation skill development and planning support program
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec CitySupports new business creation and structured business succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Quebec CitySupports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Sectoral Committee on Food Processing LaborShort-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,250 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Supports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Eligible Funding
- From $7,500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Government of CanadaSupports SMEs to diversify agricultural exports into new markets
Eligible Funding
- From $14,000 to $100,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Capital Retrofits
Government of AlbertaFunding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Bioenergy
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Circular Economy Fund
FondactionCanada's first investment fund for circular economy startups
Eligible Funding
- From $250,000 to $2,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for major bio-food investment and automation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Eco-design incentive bonus
Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ)The ÉEQ Ecodesign Incentive Bonus Program rewards companies for sustainable packaging innovations, offering up to a 50% contribution credit.
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Stream 1 – Support for the implementation of diagnostic studies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for diagnostic studies in healthy food processing
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Grant for a circular economy assessment
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supports tariff-impacted Northern Ontario SMEs for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Innovation Scouting Fund
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Funds pilot collaborations to validate foodtech solutions with industry partners
Eligible Funding
- From $12,000 to $75,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Recyc-QuébecSupports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Eligible Funding
- From $75,000 to $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Government of CanadaCost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Quebec CityFunding for business growth through specialized consulting services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Provides financial support for certified apprentices in Red Seal trades
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportOpen
Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026
Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)Recognition award honoring a transformative Quebec food industry leader
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Expert AdviceOpen
The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program
Foodpreneur AdvantageSupport for high growth food businesses in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic DevelopmentFinancial support for productivity and innovation in local industries
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic DevelopmentFinancial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportOpen
Alizés Awards
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)Awards recognizing Canadian agri-food export excellence and innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
CFIN Food Innovation Challenge
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)Challenge to improve Canada's food sector
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)
MRC des ChenauxSupports social enterprise projects in the Chenaux region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
ÉcoPerformance — Implementation of large industrial projects
Environnement Québec (MELCC)Financial support for large-scale industrial projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec CityGrant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
MRC TémiscamingueFlexible financial aid for business start-up and development
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
City of Rouyn-NorandaFLI-FLS funds projects and entrepreneurial succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de CoaticookSupports Coaticook businesses with funding for entrepreneurship and growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE
MRC des MaskoutainsSupports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
FilactionBusiness loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Prix innovation en alimentation
Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees
MRC La Vallée-de-l'OrFunding to reimburse booth rental fees at local public markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
MRC BécancourLocal Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
MRC de MaskinongéYouth Entrepreneur Fund supports young business creation and acquisition
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
MRC des ChenauxSupport for young entrepreneurs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 11,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
innovÉÉSupports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
City of Rouyn-NorandaOffers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
MRC TémiscamingueFlexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingArchived
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund
MRC Abitibi-OuestInternational market expansion and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
MRC L'Île-d'OrléansSupport for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)Financial support for strategic business development in Joliette
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 3% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic DevelopmentFinancial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing
Laval EconomiqueDigital transformation grants for Laval manufacturers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
MRC BécancourInvestment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
MRC TémiscaminguePersonalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de MaskinongéFunding support for Quebec startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Innovation
Enbridge Gas QuebecSupports innovative projects for natural gas efficiency and GHG reduction
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
MRC des ChenauxEconomic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
MRC de D'AutrayFinancial support for business start-up, expansion, acquisition and succession
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
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