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Food Manufacturing Grants Available in Quebec for 2026

Quebec’s agri-food processing sector can access provincial and federal funding for equipment upgrades, automation, energy efficiency, and market expansion. Programs administered by MAPAQ, Investissement Québec, and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) support projects in dairy, meat, bakery, beverage, seafood, and plant-based processing. This directory provides an expert overview of grants, eligibility, and application guidance tailored to organizations of all sizes.

114 programs
  • Aliments du Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)

    Aliments du Québec
    Support for Quebec food processors expanding market access
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Hydro-Québec
    Supports 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Quebec food processing support
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $525,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Circular Economy Fund

    Fondaction, Recyc-Québec
    Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Bioenergy

    Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
    Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    MRC Beauce-Centre
    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Guidance grants

    Quebec City
    Business growth support through specialized consulting
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

    NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
    Financial 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
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance

    NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
    Funding for productivity and digital innovation projects
    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
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

    innovÉÉ
    Supports collaborative industrial innovation 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Filaction
    Business 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
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
    Support for business digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $5,000
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    MRC Montcalm (MRC)
    Funding for first-business startups and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

    MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
    Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2023
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

    MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
    Funding for innovative business diversification projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund

    MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
    Funding for young entrepreneurs and business succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 11,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 23, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FIL

    MRC du Granit
    Financing to support local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

    MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

    MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
    Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $40,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

    MRC Les Moulins (MRC)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

    MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
    Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2024
    • Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Refundable tax credit for maritime job creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Enterprise Program

    Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
    Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 38,000 $
    • Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Supports biofood innovation and research capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

    MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
    Funding for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
    Funding for social economy business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    PSO – Organic food

    Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
    Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 27% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 9, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains
    Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    CCTT Network - Synchronex
    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Quebec City
    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 13, 2023
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Three Phase Network Access Program

    Government of Québec
    Supports three-phase electrical access for agri-food businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 21, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Initia Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon

    Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

    Initia Foundation
    Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 16, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    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)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2023
    • Closing date : September 5, 2023
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ) logo
    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 $100,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2027
    • Closing date : June 30, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC des Chenaux — Chenaux Local Social Economy Fund (FLÉS)

    MRC des Chenaux (MRC)
    Supports 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)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 24, 2020
    • Closing date : November 23, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

    MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
    Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 8, 2023
    • Closing date : February 8, 2025
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    MRC Portneuf
    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 1, 2018
    • Closing date : January 23, 2019
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

    MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
    Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : June 30, 2025
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix innovation en alimentation

    Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ)
    Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 5, 2025
    • Closing date : October 2, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 7, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BOLT Grant Program

    Internet Society Foundation
    Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 6, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon

    Government of Québec
    Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Circular Québec logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Circular Initiatives Awards

    Circular Québec
    Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 1, 2025
    • Closing date : February 28, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Connexion Laurentides logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Connexion Laurentides - Innovation subsidies

    Connexion Laurentides
    Innovation support for new products and services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Quebec City
    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 16, 2026
    • Closing date : April 8, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Export+ Fund

    Laval Economique
    Funding for Laval export expansion projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future

    Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 10, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

    Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
    Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Climate-focused support for biofood research and tools
    Eligible Funding
    • From $40,000 to $330,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 7, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 7, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada

Frequently asked questions about food manufacturing grants in Quebec

Here are concise answers to common questions about Quebec agri-food processing grants, eligibility, deadlines, and application steps.

What grants exist for equipment upgrades in Quebec food plants?

Quebec offers equipment upgrade grants through provincial programs that support modernization, productivity, and sanitary design improvements. Eligible costs may include processing lines, pasteurizers, ovens, bottling/canning equipment, and vision inspection. Many streams are cost-shared and can be combined with financing. Check stacking rules and pre-approval requirements.

Are there automation and robotics grants for food processors?

Yes. Automation grants in Quebec can cover robotics, conveyors, dosing, cutting, filling, sealing, palletizing, and warehouse automation. Digital projects such as ERP, MES/SCADA, and traceability software may also be eligible. Programs favor measurable productivity gains and workforce upskilling plans.

How do I access food safety and HACCP funding in Quebec?

Identify streams focused on food safety grants, contamination prevention, allergen control, and certification. Eligible costs may include consulting, pre-audits, equipment, sanitation upgrades, and training. Many programs reimburse part of HACCP, BRCGS, IFS Food, or SQF certification costs.

Can Quebec food manufacturers get export marketing grants?

Export assistance can fund trade shows, export travel, translation for bilingual packaging and labels, and market research. Certification reimbursements (e.g., BRC/IFS/SQF) help meet retailer requirements abroad. Align export plans with program timelines and eligible expense windows.

Are sustainability and energy efficiency projects eligible?

Yes. Quebec programs frequently support energy audits, heat recovery, high-efficiency refrigeration, wastewater treatment, water reuse, and GHG reduction measures. Packaging innovation (compostable or recycled content) and food waste reduction are often eligible.

What documentation is needed for grant applications?

Typical documents include incorporation records, financial statements, supplier quotes, project plans and milestones, environmental or energy assessments (if relevant), and food safety plans. Keep invoices, proof of payment, and commissioning reports for claims.

Can startups and small processors qualify for grants?

Many programs include SME grants and some offer commercialization support, pilot plant funding, and e-commerce enablement. Startups may face matching-fund requirements; building a phased project with clear KPIs improves eligibility.

What is the typical funding intensity for equipment projects?

Intensities vary by program, but cost-shared grants commonly cover a defined percentage of eligible costs up to a cap. Stacking with financing or federal/provincial streams is possible within limits. Confirm percentages and ceilings in the program guide.

How do I plan timelines to avoid ineligible expenses?

Many grants require pre-approval. Build a schedule that sequences application, approval, equipment ordering, installation, and commissioning. Track intake windows and claim deadlines to safeguard eligibility.

Are workforce training costs eligible for Quebec food plants?

Yes. Workforce training grants can fund technical upskilling for automation, robotics, quality systems, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma. Include training plans and expected outcomes (productivity, safety, quality) in your application.

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