Government funding for agri-food
Looking to modernize, automate, or expand your food processing business? The right funding can make all the difference. helloDarwin connects you with tailored grant and tax credits that match your objectives. Our team of experts helps you navigate available options, secure the best opportunities, and turn your growth plans into reality.
Fund your food processing project with helloDarwin
From research to securing grants
Grant scouting for your business
Strategic plan and validation with funders
Writing your funding applications
Financing solutions for your food processing projects
Food Processing Program
The Food Processing Program funds projects to enhance productivity, quality, environmental performance, and competitiveness through planning, automation, and quality systems.
SR&ED Tax Credit
The SR&ED tax credit rewards Canadian businesses for investing in R&D by offering valuable tax incentives on eligible innovation, development, and experimental activities.
SIAM
The SIAM program helps food processors expand into new markets by providing financial support for their commercialization efforts in long distribution channels.
CanExport SME
CanExport SME offers up to $50,000 to help Canadian businesses fund export marketing and expand into new international markets.
SEB
The SEB (Biofood Export Support) program helps food processors develop, strengthen, and diversify their markets outside of Québec.
ESSOR
The ESSOR program supports businesses with funding for expansion, productivity, and innovation projects, helping accelerate growth and competitiveness.
Key features:
Access to our grant and tax credit search engine
Estimate of the potential amounts you could obtain
Search and comparison of qualified suppliers
Annual strategic plan available as needed
Ideal for: Organizations in the exploratory phase that wish to assess their grant and funding potential.
Everything included in the Free plan, plus:
Practical guides and exclusive templates
Real-time personalized alerts
AI assistant specialized in government funding
Lists of companies that received funding and why
Ideal for: Businesses that wish to structure their applications using the industry's best standards.
Everything included in Advanced Plan plus :
Writing and management of all your funding applications
A specialized team assigned to your business
Representation with granting bodies
Annual strategic plan and regular updates
Ideal for: Businesses with concrete investment projects that want to maximize their funding while saving time thanks to a dedicated team.