Grants for agri-food businesses

Looking to modernize, automate, or expand your food processing business? The right funding can make all the difference. 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

Automate fruit sorting line

Upgrade cold storage facility

Improve food traceability system

Reduce water usage in production

Install quality control sensors

Optimize packaging process

Implement ERP system

Develop allergen-free product line

Expand ready-to-eat offerings

Add automated filling machines

Switch to compostable packaging

Reduce food waste in facility

Automate fruit sorting line

Upgrade cold storage facility

Improve food traceability system

Reduce water usage in production

Install quality control sensors

Optimize packaging process

Implement ERP system

Develop allergen-free product line

Expand ready-to-eat offerings

Add automated filling machines

Switch to compostable packaging

Reduce food waste in facility

Launch frozen meal production

Improve nutritional labeling

Implement clean label strategy

Certify facility organic compliant

Integrate solar energy system

Improve allergen handling protocol

Automate sauce mixing operations

Build new processing line

Increase freezer storage capacity

Develop plant-based product range

Introduce HACCP monitoring tools

Optimize ingredient inventory management

Add robotic palletizing system

Launch frozen meal production

Improve nutritional labeling

Implement clean label strategy

Certify facility organic compliant

Integrate solar energy system

Improve allergen handling protocol

Automate sauce mixing operations

Build new processing line

Increase freezer storage capacity

Develop plant-based product range

Introduce HACCP monitoring tools

Optimize ingredient inventory management

Add robotic palletizing system

From research to securing grants

The world of grants is vast and complex. helloDarwin supports you at every step of the process. Our grant experts will guide you to optimize and maximize your funds. Here’s an overview of how we assist you.

Grant scouting for your business

Active monitoring of grants and tax credits based on your investment plans to identify all relevant opportunities in advance.

Strategic plan and validation with funders

A personalized plan is developed by our team of analysts. We directly contact funders to validate the eligibility of your projects.

Writing your funding applications

Our team of analysts takes care of everything: gathering information, technical writing, and strategic positioning to maximize your chances of approval.

Financing solutions for your food processing projects

Explore funding programs tailored to the food processing sector—whether for automation, innovation, modernization, or growth. Quickly find the right support to drive your projects and overcome industry challenges.

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.

Free

/ month

Free forever.

Find the grants your business is eligible for and estimate your funding potential.

Key features:

Access to our grant search engine

Access to 3 grant profiles per month

Estimation of potential grant eligibility

Monthly and weekly grant reports

Ideal for: Organizations in the exploratory phase that wish to assess their grant and funding potential.

Pro

$249

/ month

Monthly

Yearly

Access the information, the right tools, and our expertise, when you need it.

All free features plus:

AI assistant specialized in grants

Personalized real-time alerts

Practical guides and exclusive templates

Consultation with an expert to align your grant potential

Ideal for: Businesses that wish to structure their applications using the industry's best standards.

Consulting

Custom

Dedicated team

Perfect for your unique needs.

Achieve your funding goals with a strategic team by your side and a platform to support you.

Everything included in the platform Pro plus :

Writing and management of all your grants

A specialized team in government funds assigned to your business

Full management of your tenders

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.

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Frequently asked questions about grants for food processing companies

Discover the most frequently asked questions by food processors about accessing grants and other funding—and how helloDarwin can guide you toward the right financial support.

Who is helloDarwin?

helloDarwin is a Canadian digital platform and custom consulting service that helps businesses secure non-dilutive public funding—grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, and subsidized loans—without giving up equity. It combines a searchable database of 4,000+ government programs (over $760M in available support) with smart matching that aligns opportunities to a company’s sector, province, and project type. The platform automates eligibility checks, monitors new programs weekly, and provides real-time application tracking.

In parallel, helloDarwin’s advisors deliver tailored diagnostics, funding strategies, application writing, and coordination with funders. It supports projects such as digital transformation, AI adoption, hiring and training, market expansion, sustainability, R&D, and capital investment, with strong expertise serving SMBs in retail, food processing, hospitality, agriculture, arts and culture, construction, manufacturing, and tourism across Canada.

How does helloDarwin's Custom Plan work?

We offer a comprehensive service that includes research, writing, and submission of grant applications tailored to your business needs. Our goal is to maximize your chances of securing funding.

Grant monitoring and a personnalized action plan for your business

A weekly monitoring of over 3,000 Canadian grants is conducted, accompanied by an analysis of your current expenses and a personalized roadmap tailored to your business.

Preparation and writing of grant applications

Writing grant applications to meet the key requirements of funding organizations and maximize your approval rate.

Coordination with stakeholders

Thanks to our partnerships with funding organizations, helloDarwin handles relationships with all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process.

Monitoring and funding optimization platform

Personalized platform with access to the status of grant applications, paired with a dedicated account manager for your files.

Grants for agri-food businesses

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

SR&ED Tax Credit

SIAM

CanExport SME

SEB

ESSOR

Frequently asked questions about grants for food processing companies

Who is helloDarwin?

How does helloDarwin's Custom Plan work?

What are the benefits of using a grant support service?

Does helloDarwin offer support after securing a grant?

What types of funding are available for food processing companies in Canada?

What types of projects are typically funded?

Are there specific funding programs for sustainability in food processing?

Can food processors get funding for automation or digitization?

Can a food processing company combine multiple grants?