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MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5
Support for biofood knowledge transfer projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 710,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 23, 2026
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports knowledge transfer and dissemination projects for the biofood sector. It funds communication activities, diffusion tools, technological showcases, and the hosting of foreign experts, up to $57,500, $143,750, or $5,750 depending on the project category.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 710,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 23, 2026
- Closing date : June 15, 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
- Research
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovation communication activities
- Development of new knowledge dissemination tools
- Sector-wide technological showcase projects
- Hosting of foreign experts in Quebec
Documents Needed
- Financial assistance application form
- Financing plan and implementation schedule
- Partner commitment attestation, when required
- CVs of researchers and project professionals
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research institutions
- Technology transfer institutions
- Dissemination centres
- Business or producer associations and groupings
Who is not eligible
- Ministries, budgetary organizations, Crown corporations, and municipal entities
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions
- Applicants with unresolved obligations after prior ministry funding
- Applicants under a court or ministerial order related to animal welfare and safety
- Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries and student wages
- Professional fees and consulting services
- Equipment, materials, supplies, rental, and use costs
- Travel, stay, communication, publicity, and dissemination costs
- Administration costs and non-refundable GST/QST
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not directly related to the project
- Expenses incurred before funding approval
- Building purchase, expansion, construction, or land acquisition
- Self-propelled equipment purchases and normal operating costs
- Alcohol, gifts, prizes, and refundable taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Receipt of the complete application is acknowledged by the Ministry.
- Eligibility of the applicant and project is checked first.
- The project is then reviewed by an evaluation committee.
- The applicant receives an email decision after assessment.
- If approved, a financial assistance agreement must be signed.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in a single email.
- All application documents must be completed in French.
- Projects must be based in Quebec.
- An automatic receipt is sent after submission.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5. 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 5?
This program supports knowledge transfer and dissemination projects for the biofood sector. It funds communication activities, diffusion tools, technological showcases, and the hosting of foreign experts, up to $57,500, $143,750, or $5,750 depending on the project category.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $710,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 15, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5 program, you must:
Project carried out in Quebec.
Focus on knowledge transfer or dissemination.
Must fit an eligible project category.
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5?
Innovation communication activities
Development of new knowledge dissemination tools
Sector-wide technological showcase projects
Hosting of foreign experts in Quebec
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5?
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 5 available?
The MAPAQ — Biofood Innovation Program – Component 5 program is available the province of Quebec.