Updated June 2026

Food Manufacturing Grants Available in Quebec for 2026

Accelerate modernization, automation, food safety, and export growth with public funding. Identify eligible programs for your plant and apply with confidence.

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.

176 programs available

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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Financing for business development projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
MRC Beauce-Centre
Offers business optimization support in Beauce-Centre region
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundingnull
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec
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, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Financial support for rural and business development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Connexion Laurentides - Innovation subsidies
Connexion Laurentides
Innovation support for new products and services
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Support for fisheries business development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Funding for advisor skills and expertise
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Structural Projects Policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world
Québec International
Support for companies expanding into new markets
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
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
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Government of Québec
Sponsorship support for agriculture and food events
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SME in action
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports Quebec SMEs in productivity, growth, and competitiveness
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec International
Support for business set-up and expansion in Québec City
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic diversification and business development in MRC des Sources
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
AQUAACTION
Commercial support for Quebec water-tech companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for biofood innovation and knowledge transfer
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 710,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Quebec, Canada
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
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
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec’s food industry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for national assurance system projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Agriconseils, Government of Québec
Financial support for expert advisory services
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for agri-environmental farm projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $40,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports fisheries and aquaculture innovation in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $210,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for Quebec fisheries innovation and development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Three Phase Network Access Program
Government of Québec
Supports three-phase electrical access for agri-food businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Export+ Fund
Laval Economique
Funding for Laval export expansion projects
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Cannabis annual regulatory fee and exemption for licence holders
Health Canada
Annual cannabis fee rules and exemption guidance
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies for institutional market adaptation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Internet Society Foundation
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Specialized Support Fund
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Non-repayable support for business improvement projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports biofood innovation and research capacity
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Biofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Support for biofood knowledge transfer projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $710,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — International recruiting
Québec International
International recruitment support in Québec City
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,849
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Government of Québec, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Supports northern Quebec biofood development initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
ID Gatineau
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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), Government of Québec
Climate-focused support for biofood research and tools
Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular Québec
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
PROMPT, Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ), innovÉÉ, Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA), Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
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
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for agri-food and territorial concertation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $300,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains
Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $901,700
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Funding for climate training in the bio-food sector
Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for certification of designated products
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Quebec, Canada
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
Tax CreditsArchived
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada

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