How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $254000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2?

MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernement du Québec

What are MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must have an establishment located in Quebec. Eligible applicants include research institutions, technology transfer establishments, and associations or consortiums of enterprises or producers.

MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2

Last Update: April 25, 2025

QC, Canada

Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant

MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $25,000 to $254,000
Up to 90% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 program

This grant program aims to enhance applied knowledge development and adapt existing knowledge and technologies to address Quebec's bio-food sector challenges, with eligible activities including applied research, experimental development, and technological adaptation. The maximum funding amount for eligible projects can reach up to $254,000, including overhead costs.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable contribution covering up to 80% of eligible project expenses, with a potential bonus rate of 10% for projects aligned with ministerial or governmental priorities.
Minimum funding amount per project: $25,000 (research, development, and adaptation projects), or $4,000 (knowledge transfer activities).
Maximum total funding per project varies by project category and applicant type (e.g., up to $254,000 for certain 4-year university projects including indirect research costs; up to $230,000 for other eligible applicants).
Payment is made in up to 5 installments, each contingent upon approved deliverables and financial documentation.
Total public financial support (including tax credits) must not exceed 90% of eligible project expenses.

Eligible projects & activities

Applied research projects that address priority issues in the Quebec biofood sector.
Experimental development activities related to agricultural production, fishing, aquaculture, or food processing.
Technological adaptation projects to integrate existing knowledge or technologies into the biofood industry.
Projects supporting the development of integrated pest management practices aligned with sector priorities.
Knowledge transfer initiatives resulting from applied research, experimental development, or technological adaptation projects.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 210,000

Research on insect-resistant corn hybrids adapted to Quebec's climate.

$ 220,000

Adapting drone technology for automated monitoring in large-scale Quebec farms.

$ 180,000

Developing sustainable pest management strategies for Quebec's organic vegetable farms.

$ 200,000

Optimizing maple syrup production through innovative processing techniques in Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements for the applicant's profile.

The applicant must have an establishment located in Québec.
Eligible applicants include research establishments, technology transfer establishments, associations, and groups of enterprises or producers.

Who is eligible?

Research institutions located in Quebec
Technology transfer establishments located in Quebec
Associations and groups of businesses or producers located in Quebec

Who is not eligible

Provincial and federal government ministries, agencies, and Crown corporations, as well as entities controlled by such organizations.
Municipal entities.
Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
Applicants who have defaulted on prior grant obligations within the last two years after formal notice by the Minister.
Applicants under bankruptcy protection or subject to insolvency laws, or under administrative or judicial orders related to animal welfare or safety regulations.

Eligible expenses

Salaries and wages for personnel and students directly involved in the project.
Social security contributions related to project personnel.
Scholarships granted to students participating in the project.
Consulting fees for external experts or consultants.
Purchase of equipment, up to a maximum unit cost of $7,000.
Purchase of materials and supplies necessary for the project.
Costs for usage or rental of materials, supplies, equipment, buildings, and land.
Laboratory analysis fees.
Travel and accommodation expenses, in accordance with government rates, limited to $5,000 for knowledge transfer activities.
Registration fees for demonstration activities, conferences, or scientific meetings related to knowledge transfer.
Publication fees for scientific articles reviewed by a committee, including open access dissemination fees, up to $5,000.
Expenses for communication and dissemination of information related to knowledge transfer.
Costs for specialized training.
The non-refundable portion of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Quebec Sales Tax (QST).

Eligible geographic areas

Companies with an establishment located in Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 program

Relevance of the project to sector and Ministry priorities as well as the program and call for projects objectives.
Magnitude of expected short- and long-term results for the Quebec biofood sector.
Presence and quality of deliverables and knowledge transfer activities.
Level of industry contribution and participation.
Scientific quality of literature review, bibliography, and experimental protocol.

How to apply to the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 program

Preparation of the necessary documents

Consult the project calls published on the Ministry's website at www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca to find out about deadlines and priorities.
Complete the financial assistance application form available on the Ministry's website.
Prepare budget forecasts for the duration of the financial assistance.
Obtain the commitment of project partners, when required.
Develop a results transfer plan for applied research, experimental development, or technological adaptation projects.

Submission of the application

Send the complete financial assistance application, written in French, along with all the required documents to the Ministry through the website.

Acknowledgment of receipt

Receive an acknowledgment of receipt from the Ministry confirming the receipt of the application.
Wait for the notification of the decision regarding the funding of the project, which will be sent by post or by email.

Signature of the agreement

If the project is selected, sign the financial aid agreement established by the Minister.

Additional information

A minimum of four calls for projects will be launched during the program's duration on the Ministry's website.
The maximum cumulative public financial support (from Quebec and Canadian government sources) for a single project cannot exceed 90% of eligible expenses.
Applicants must declare all received public funding upon each payment claim, and any surplus over the public funding cap must be reimbursed.
Supporting documentation and deliverables must be provided before each disbursement, as detailed in the financial assistance agreement.