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

MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 2

QC, Canada
Québec biofood sector innovation and knowledge transfer grant
grant_single|update January 24, 2025

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Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
  • Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open

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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.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

The Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 provides structured financing modalities to support applied research and technological adaptation projects effectively. These modalities ensure that projects are funded adequately throughout their lifecycle.
  • Non-repayable contributions are provided in the form of grants.
  • Maximum funding covers up to 80% of eligible expenses.
  • Additional enhancement of up to 10% for projects aligned with ministerial or governmental priorities.
  • A minimum contribution of 20% is required from the applicants or their partners, with a reduced requirement of 10% for priority-linked projects.
  • The grants are capped, including indirect research costs, up to specific amounts depending on the project's duration and the applicant's institution type.
  • Public financial support cumulative aid must not exceed 90% of total eligible project expenses.
  • The disbursement of the grant is made in up to 5 installments, triggered by specific milestone completions and documentation submission.
  • The grant allows for supplementary funding specifically for knowledge transfer plans, with detailed conditions for eligibility and execution timeline.

grant_single_labels|projects

The eligible projects under this grant focus on applied research, experimental development, and technological adaptation within the biofood industry in Quebec, aligning with key priorities to address sectorial challenges. The program supports projects aiming for technological advancements and improvements in sector-specific practices.
  • Applied research projects addressing key challenges in the biofood sector.
  • Experimental development initiatives to create new solutions and products.
  • Technological adaptation projects to integrate new practices and technologies into the biofood industry.
  • Support for integrated pest management development as part of sector priorities.
  • Projects related to the production, fishing, aquaculture, and food processing industries.
  • Transfer of new and existing knowledge to industry users through detailed plans.
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$ 210,000

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

$ 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.

$ 220,000

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

grant_single_labels|admissibility

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

This grant is open to specific categories of applicants located in Quebec, intricately involved in the research, development, and technological adaptation within the bio-food sector.
  • Research institutes.
  • Technology transfer centers.
  • Associations and groupings of businesses or producers.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions ensure that funds are allocated to eligible entities who meet the required criteria.
  • Government ministries, budgetary bodies, and state enterprises as per the Financial Administration Act.
  • Municipal entities.
  • Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
  • Applicants defaulting on previous financial aid obligations within the last two years.
  • Applicants under an order related to the Animal Welfare and Safety Act.
  • Entities under protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The grant covers expenses directly related to the execution of the project.
  • Salaries and social charges for labor and students directly dedicated to the project.
  • Scholarships awarded to students.
  • Consulting fees.
  • Purchase of equipment with a unit cost up to $7,000.
  • Costs for materials and supplies.
  • Costs for use or rental of equipment, supplies, buildings, and land.
  • Laboratory analysis fees.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses within the guidelines of the Quebec government's management policies, limited to $5,000.
  • Registration fees for demonstration activities or scientific events for presenting project results.
  • Publication fees for peer-reviewed scientific articles, including open access fees, up to $5,000.
  • Costs related to communication and information dissemination.
  • Specialized training costs.
  • Non-recoverable portion of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Quebec Sales Tax (QST).

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is specifically available for entities that are located within a defined geographical area to support the biofood sector. Eligible entities must have their establishments in a particular region to qualify for this funding.
  • Entities with establishments located in Quebec, Canada.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the sector's priorities and the grant's objectives.
  • The relevance of the project in relation to the sector's priorities and the Ministry's objectives, as well as the program and call for projects.
  • The scale of expected short and long-term results for the Quebec biofood sector.
  • The presence and quality of deliverables and knowledge transfer activities.
  • Industry contribution and participation.
  • Potential contribution to sustainable development.
  • The scientific quality of the literature review, bibliography, and experimental protocol.
  • Technical, organizational, administrative, and financial capacities necessary to carry out the project.
  • The realism of the project timeline.
  • The relevance of the knowledge transfer plan to facilitate the adoption of these knowledge by biofood businesses.
  • The realism of the financing plan.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The maximum rate of public financial assistance accumulation cannot exceed 90% of eligible project expenses.
  • This maximum includes both direct and indirect support from Quebec and Canadian governmental bodies, municipal entities, and other public entities.
  • All forms of public financial assistance are calculated at full value for accumulation purposes.
  • Any excess in the maximum accumulation of public financial aid must be returned to the Ministry.
  • Periodic progress reports and final reports detailing scientific findings and financial outcomes are required.
  • Additional financial assistance specifically allocated for knowledge transfer plans is capped at a certain amount, depending on project categorization and administrative allowances.
  • A verification process is in place for expenditures and financial planning consistency with approved project proposals.

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