MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2 - QC - Canada

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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 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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1
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.
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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.
3
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.
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Signature of the agreement
If the project is selected, sign the financial aid agreement established by the Minister.

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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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