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MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 901,700
Timeline
- Open Date : November 26, 2025
- Closing date : January 16, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports collaborative research and innovation projects in Quebec’s biofood sector. Funding covers up to 60% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $710,000, for structuring research projects, research chairs, innovation networks, and agro-environmental initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 901,700 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 26, 2025
- Closing date : January 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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
- Other Education
- Research
- Environment
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Structured research and development projects
- Collective research and innovation partnership initiatives
- Research or teaching chairs
- Innovation networks
- Structuring research projects linked to agro-environmental issues
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Funding plan and project schedule
- Partner commitment attestation, when required
- CVs of researchers and project professionals
- Confirmation of collaboration with LEDP
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research institutions
Who is not eligible
- Ministries, budgetary organizations, state-owned enterprises, and municipal entities
- Financial cooperatives and banks
- Applicants in insolvency or creditor protection proceedings
- Applicants under an animal welfare order
- Applicants in default on prior ministerial financial aid obligations
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries, student wages, and scholarships
- Consulting fees, laboratory analyses, and specialized training
- Equipment, materials, supplies, rental, and use of facilities
- Travel, registration, publication, communication, and dissemination costs
- Non-recoverable GST and QST
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic research as the main project component
- Renewal of existing chairs
- Cannabis-related projects for recreational products or non-authorized products
- Projects involving unapproved pest control products in Canada
- Building, land, debt service, operating costs, and pre-approval expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first acknowledged upon receipt.
- The Ministry may request additional information or missing documents.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by a selection committee, with expert advice when needed.
- Applicants receive a decision by email or mail.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before funding is paid.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- All documents must be sent in a single email.
- An automatic receipt is sent after submission.
- A decision may be appealed within 20 business days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4. 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 4?
This program supports collaborative research and innovation projects in Quebec’s biofood sector. Funding covers up to 60% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $710,000, for structuring research projects, research chairs, innovation networks, and agro-environmental initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4 Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses, capped at $901,700 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4 program, you must:
Research institution in Quebec
Eligible research or innovation project
Maximum duration of 5 years
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4?
Structured research and development projects
Collective research and innovation partnership initiatives
Research or teaching chairs
Innovation networks
Structuring research projects linked to agro-environmental issues
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at pib.depot@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4 available?
The MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 4 program is available the province of Quebec.