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Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation

Support for biofood research and technological adaptation

Offered by
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Official source: quebec.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 4,000 - $ 254,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Applicants must have an establishment in Quebec.
See full eligibility

Overview

Programme Innovation bioalimentaire 2023-2028 – Volet 2 offers up to 80% of eligible expenses to Quebec research establishments, technology transfer establishments, and associations or producer groups for applied research, experimental development, technological adaptation, and integrated pest management support projects. It can fund salaries, equipment, laboratory analyses, and knowledge transfer activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$254,000
Minimum funding
$4,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Business Associations
Target groups
Business owners / entrepreneurs
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Innovation Bioalimentaire Program Update

The program page and supporting guides now show a new Volet 2 call period, updated project priorities, and revised instructions for required documents and report delivery contacts.

See more

The Program Innovation bioalimentaire page now shows a Volet 2 call for projects running from June 25 to October 5, 2026, and the call now excludes projects involving fisheries and aquaculture. It also states that Volet 2 projects must match the priorities set for the call and that the program is in force until March 31, 2028 or until available credits are exhausted. The Volet 2 applicant guide now adds a note that only the listed documents will be considered during evaluation, and the final-report/synthesis guide now includes email contacts for arranging delayed release of the final report and synthesis sheet. The updated guidance also revises annex instructions in the reporting template.

Official source: quebec.ca
July 17, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Applicants must have an establishment in Quebec.
  • Research establishments may apply under categories A, B, and C.
  • Technology transfer establishments may apply under categories B and C.
  • Associations and groups of enterprises or producers may apply under categories B and C.

Who is not eligible

  • Ministries, budgetary organizations, State-owned enterprises covered by Schedules 1 and 3 of the Loi sur l’administration financière, entities controlled directly or indirectly by a provincial or federal government or by a State-owned enterprise, and municipal entities
  • Financial cooperatives and banking institutions
  • Applicants that, in the two years preceding the application, failed to meet their obligations after being formally notified by the Minister in relation to previous financial assistance granted by the Minister
  • Applicants subject to an order of the Minister or a judge under the Loi sur le bien-être et la sécurité de l’animal (RLRQ, ch. B-3.1)
  • Applicants under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (L.R.C. [1985], ch. C-36) or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (L.R.C. [1985], ch. B-3)

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries of labour and students for time directly devoted to the project, related social charges for that time at a fixed 26% of salary or based on the applicant’s accounting demonstration, and student bursaries
  • Consultant fees
  • Equipment purchases up to a maximum unit cost of $7,000, plus materials and supplies
  • Costs to use or rent materials, supplies, equipment, buildings, and land, and laboratory analysis fees
  • Travel and accommodation under Québec government rates, registration fees for demonstration or scientific activities, publication fees up to $5,000 under the knowledge transfer plan, communication and information dissemination costs under the knowledge transfer plan, specialized training, and the non-refundable portion of GST and QST

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects related to the production, processing, sale, or delivery of services involving recreational cannabis products, products not approved by Health Canada, and additional cannabis products such as food ingredients, processed food products, topical products, concentrates, tinctures, and capsules
  • Fundamental research projects, projects to establish the state of a sector or produce a sector profile, and projects to develop antiparasitic products (pesticides)
  • Projects involving trials with antiparasitic products not approved in Canada, except projects submitted under the call supporting the development of integrated pest management and projects in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
  • Expenses not directly related to the project, expenses incurred before the date the Minister accepts the funding, and cost overruns for additional funding
  • Public-sector staff remuneration and expenses other than students, building or land acquisition and construction, self-propelled equipment, subcontractors listed in the RENA or in default with the Minister in the previous two years, debt service, regular operating costs, participant gifts or prizes, and the refundable portion of GST and QST

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Applied research projects
  • Experimental development projects
  • Technological adaptation projects
  • Projects supporting the development of integrated pest management
  • Knowledge transfer activities stemming from applied research, experimental development, or technological adaptation projects through the separate plan de transfert de connaissances

How to apply

  • During a call for projects, complete the required application documents available through the MAPAQ programme page.
  • Prepare the Formulaire de demande d’aide financière, Plans de financement et calendrier de réalisation, Attestation d’engagement des partenaires when required, curriculums vitae of the project researchers and professionals, the plan du dispositif expérimental if applicable, and the confirmation of collaboration with the Laboratoire d’expertise et de diagnostic en phytoprotection (LEDP) du MAPAQ if applicable.
  • Complete the documents in French and in accordance with the principles of the Politique sur la conduite responsable en recherche.
  • Consult Annexe 1 if generative artificial intelligence was used to prepare the application.
  • Send all documents in a single email to pib.depot@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
  • For any project involving sample analysis by the LEDP, obtain prior approval by sending the collaboration request form to phytolab@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed Formulaire de demande d’aide financière
  • Plans de financement et calendrier de réalisation, and the plan de transfert des résultats for applied research, experimental development, or technological adaptation projects
  • Attestation d’engagement des partenaires, when required
  • Curriculums vitae of the project team, including external experts or specialized resources, when applicable
  • Plan du dispositif expérimental and confirmation of collaboration with the Laboratoire d’expertise et de diagnostic en phytoprotection (LEDP) du MAPAQ, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Phase 1 evaluates the project’s relevance, including the quality of the project summary and its connection to the call-for-project priority.
  • Applications are assessed on the expected short- and long-term results for the Quebec biofood sector and the interest of industry.
  • The review considers the presence and quality of deliverables and knowledge transfer activities.
  • Phase 2 evaluates the scientific quality and rigor of the project, including the literature review, bibliography, experimental protocol, and knowledge transfer plan.
  • The analysis also considers industry participation, potential contribution to sustainable development, the technical, organizational, administrative and financial capacities required to carry out the project, the realism of the project schedule, and the realism of the financing plan.

Processing and Agreement

  • After receiving a complete application, the Ministry sends an acknowledgement of receipt.
  • If information is missing or a document is absent, the Ministry sends a written request to the applicant.
  • Eligible applications are analyzed by an evaluation committee composed of Ministry representatives, and an external scientific or technological expert may be consulted if needed.
  • The Ministry informs the applicant by mail or email whether the project is funded; if selected, the applicant must sign a financial assistance agreement established by the Ministry.
  • To receive instalments, the applicant must submit interim reports and interim financial reports, then a final report including the scientific report and a final financial report.

Additional information

  • Only the listed application documents will be considered during evaluation.
  • Application documents must be completed in French.
  • The use of generative artificial intelligence is permitted, but it must be disclosed with the tools or algorithms used and any applicable usage parameters.
  • Applications must follow the principles of the Politique sur la conduite responsable en recherche.

Contacts

pib.depot@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Official sources

quebec.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation Program

What is the Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation ?

Programme Innovation bioalimentaire 2023-2028 – Volet 2 offers up to 80% of eligible expenses to Quebec research establishments, technology transfer establishments, and associations or producer groups for applied research, experimental development, technological adaptation, and integrated pest management support projects. It can fund salaries, equipment, laboratory analyses, and knowledge transfer activities.

How much funding can be received?

Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $254,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation program?

To be eligible for the Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation program, you must: The applicant must have an establishment in Quebec. The project must be carried out in Quebec, address a call-for-project priority, and be linked to agricultural production, fishing, aquaculture, or food processing activities. The project must be led by qualified staff within the applicant establishment; applied research, experimental development, and technological adaptation projects require a knowledge transfer plan, and category A projects must be led by a researcher from the applicant establishment.

What expenses are eligible under Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation ?

Salaries of labour and students for time directly devoted to the project, related social charges for that time at a fixed 26% of salary or based on the applicant’s accounting demonstration, and student bursaries Consultant fees Equipment purchases up to a maximum unit cost of $7,000, plus materials and supplies Costs to use or rent materials, supplies, equipment, buildings, and land, and laboratory analysis fees Travel and accommodation under Québec government rates, registration fees for demonstration or scientific activities, publication fees up to $5,000 under the knowledge transfer plan, communication and information dissemination costs under the knowledge transfer plan, specialized training, and the non-refundable portion of GST and QST

Who can I contact for more information about the Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation ?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at pib.depot@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation available?

The Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation is a Grant and Funding