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MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2
Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 254,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 254,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2?
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.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $254,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 program, you must:
Applicants must have an establishment located in Quebec.
Eligible applicants include research institutions, technology transfer establishments, and associations or consortiums of enterprises or producers.
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).
Where is the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 available?
The MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 is a Partnering and Collaboration