Funding to grow your food service business
Food service is changing rapidly—shaped by new consumer habits, digital tools, and growing pressure for efficiency and sustainability. To stay ahead, businesses must modernize operations, invest in equipment, and rethink the customer experience. At helloDarwin, we help food service companies access grants, tax credits, and financing to support their transformation and growth.
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 services projects
MFOR
The MFOR program covers up to 50% of internal training costs to help Quebec businesses strengthen employee skills and adapt to workforce and operational needs.
CanExport SME
CanExport SME offers up to $50,000 to help Canadian businesses fund export marketing and expand into new international markets.
ESSOR
The ESSOR program supports businesses with funding for expansion, productivity, and innovation projects, helping accelerate growth and competitiveness.
C3I
The C3i tax credit supports Québec businesses of all sectors by offering tax incentives on eligible investments in equipment and technology that enhance productivity and modernization.
PSCE
PSCE supports Quebec businesses with grants for commercialization and export projects, offering up to $250,000/year for market expansion and certification.
CT ITC Tax Credit
The Clean Tech ITC offers a generous refundable tax credit to help Canadian businesses invest in clean technology and boost their sustainable growth.
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.