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MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3
Supports applied innovation in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 210,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2028
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 offers up to $210,000 per project to support applied research and experimental development in commercial fisheries and aquaculture in Quebec. This funding aims to foster new knowledge, products, or processes through innovative activities involving scientific uncertainty and external expertise.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 210,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2028
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research and experimental development aimed at creating new or significantly improved products or processes in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector.
- Projects advancing technological maturity from at least level 2 to a maximum of level 5, featuring scientific or technological uncertainty.
- Initiatives incorporating scientific trials and analyses following a research protocol.
- Projects engaging external experts with the necessary expertise to deliver innovative results in the sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial fishing companies
- Commercial aquaculture companies
- Companies involved in the processing of aquatic products
- Band councils
Who is not eligible
- Provincial or federal ministries, budgetary organizations, Crown corporations, and government-controlled companies.
- Municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
- Companies or subcontractors listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- For-profit companies with more than 100 employees requesting $100,000 or more that do not meet employment equity requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and social charges for staff and students directly involved in the project.
- Consultant fees for specialized expertise.
- Costs of contracts with research institutions for specialized services (based on actual salaries and benefits).
- External laboratory analysis fees.
- Travel and accommodation expenses for project-related activities and meetings (following Quebec government guidelines).
- Rental or usage costs of equipment, supplies, and infrastructure.
- Infrastructure setup costs for experimental facilities (up to $7,000 per unit).
- Purchase of equipment (up to $7,000 per unit).
- Specialized training costs.
- Costs related to communications and dissemination of project information.
- Salaries for company staff directly assigned to project execution (eligible only for calculating the required company contribution).
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses with an establishment located in Quebec.
- Projects must be carried out within Quebec.
Additional information
- All documentation for an application must be completed in French, as required by the Charter of the French Language, except as otherwise provided for by exceptions in the Charter.
- All required documents must be transmitted in a single email to pib.depot@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca, and applicants are responsible for ensuring receipt of the automatic acknowledgment of submission.
- Additional questions or requests for information can also be sent to pib.depot@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3. 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 3?
The Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 offers up to $210,000 per project to support applied research and experimental development in commercial fisheries and aquaculture in Quebec. This funding aims to foster new knowledge, products, or processes through innovative activities involving scientific uncertainty and external expertise.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $210,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 program, you must:
For-profit commercial fisheries or aquaculture business with a location in Quebec
Not registered on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA)
Must comply with language and employment equality requirements if applicable (based on company size and funding amount)
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3?
Applied research and experimental development aimed at creating new or significantly improved products or processes in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Projects advancing technological maturity from at least level 2 to a maximum of level 5, featuring scientific or technological uncertainty.
Initiatives incorporating scientific trials and analyses following a research protocol.
Projects engaging external experts with the necessary expertise to deliver innovative results in the sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at pib.depot@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 available?
The MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 3 is a Grant and Funding
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