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

Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : October 28, 2026
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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
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
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
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
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 FundingClosed
InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle 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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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
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
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
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
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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
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
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
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Sponsorship support for agriculture and food events
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
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
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
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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
Tax CreditsClosed
Capital Synergie
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : December 31, 2020
Quebec, Canada

Food Manufacturing Grants Available in Quebec for 2026

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Economic Diversification Fund (FDE) for the MRC des Sources territory

Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund

Export+ Fund

Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé

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Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions

InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

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

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Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

SME in action

Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3

Never miss an opportunity.

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

Capital Synergie