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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.

117 programs
  • Aliments du Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)

    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

    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
  • 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)
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Eco-design incentive bonus

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Bioenergy

    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

    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

    Strategic consulting support for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique — Sustainable transition

    Supports sustainable business transitions in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • 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

    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
  • 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
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  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    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

    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
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  • MRC Montcalm (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    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

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

    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
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund

    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

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

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

    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 L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

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

    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)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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

    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
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  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

    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

    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 Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

    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
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  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    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
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    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

    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
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  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    BOLT Grant Program

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% 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)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    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
  • Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Enterprise Program

    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
  • 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
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  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    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

    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

    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
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  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    PSO – Organic food

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    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
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Three Phase Network Access Program

    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
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • From $7,500 to $150,000
    • 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
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Grant 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
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Growth — Productivity and automation

    Supports industrial productivity through advanced technology funding
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

    Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec City, 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

    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
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — SI2TEC

    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
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

    Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix innovation en alimentation

    Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

    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
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon

    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

    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)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
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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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