
MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2
grant_single|update April 25, 2025
QC, Canada
Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
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Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
- Gouvernement du Québec
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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.
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- 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 $230,000 for other eligible applicants).
- Payment is made in up to 5 installments, each contingent upon approved deliverables and financial documentation.
- Total public financial support (including tax credits) must not exceed 90% of eligible project expenses.
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- Applied research projects that address priority issues in the Quebec biofood sector.
- Experimental development activities related to agricultural production, fishing, aquaculture, or food processing.
- Technological adaptation projects to integrate existing knowledge or technologies into the biofood industry.
- Projects supporting the development of integrated pest management practices aligned with sector priorities.
- Knowledge transfer initiatives resulting from applied research, experimental development, or technological adaptation projects.
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$ 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.
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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.
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- Research institutions located in Quebec
- Technology transfer establishments located in Quebec
- Associations and groups of businesses or producers located in Quebec
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- 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.
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- 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).
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Companies with an establishment located in Quebec.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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