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Food Development Centre
Support for food product development in Manitoba
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
MN, Canada
Overview
Access to facilities and consulting services for food product R&D, testing, labelling, packaging, business planning and marketing.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- MN
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
Manitoba Agriculture's Food Development Centre supports projects aimed at advancing product commercialization and sustainable processing in the agri-food sector. Eligible activities focus on protein extraction, product application, and the development of co-product uses.
- Laboratory trials and commercial readiness of protein or co-products.
- Utilizing wet and dry protein extraction technologies to create protein concentrates and isolates.
- Development of high protein ingredient blends for use in food and beverages.
- Regulatory assistance for protein claims and Health Canada submissions.
- Shelf life testing and sensory analysis of food products.
- Development of meat alternatives and other protein-rich applications.
- Finding new applications for co-products and by-products.
- Research into reducing water usage in food processing.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Agri-food businesses operating within Manitoba, particularly those focusing on plant and animal protein products and ingredients, can apply for services at the Food Development Centre (FDC) to aid in their product commercialization efforts.Eligible expenses
The Manitoba Food Development Centre supports various projects that aid in the commercialization of agri-food products, particularly focusing on plant and animal proteins. These projects range from technical research assistance to the sustainable processing of co-products.
- Protein extraction and product application utilizing both wet and dry extraction technologies.
- Characterization and specification of ingredients including protein, moisture, and fat content analysis.
- Development of high protein ingredient blends for food and beverage applications.
- Creating prototypes and scaling applications for meat alternatives and various food products.
- Co-product applications that find new uses and add value to by-products and waste streams.
- Research focusing on sustainable processing practices to reduce water usage.
Eligible geographic areas
Food businesses interested in the services provided by the Food Development Centre should be aware of the focus on supporting the Manitoba Protein Advantage initiative. This indicates a regional emphasis on Manitoba, although the specific eligible geographical areas for applying companies are not explicitly defined in the provided information.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for businesses considering services at the Food Development Centre:
- The Centre provides both wet and dry protein extraction technologies in collaboration with external partners.
- FDC is committed to sustainable processing and aims to find new uses for products and by-products.
- There is an emphasis on creating high protein ingredient blends for various applications such as meat alternatives and beverages.
- FDC supports businesses with regulatory assistance, including guidance on Health Canada submissions.
- Offers a comprehensive range of food analysis services including protein, moisture, and fat content testing.
- Addresses the need for sustainable water use in food processing research.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Development Centre Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food Development Centre. 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 Food Development Centre?
Access to facilities and consulting services for food product R&D, testing, labelling, packaging, business planning and marketing.
Who is eligible for the Food Development Centre program?
To be eligible for the Food Development Centre program, you must:
Businesses involved in agri-food processing targeting plant and animal protein products.
What expenses are eligible under Food Development Centre?
Manitoba Agriculture's Food Development Centre supports projects aimed at advancing product commercialization and sustainable processing in the agri-food sector. Eligible activities focus on protein extraction, product application, and the development of co-product uses. Laboratory trials and commercial readiness of protein or co-products.
Utilizing wet and dry protein extraction technologies to create protein concentrates and isolates.
Development of high protein ingredient blends for use in food and beverages.
Regulatory assistance for protein claims and Health Canada submissions.
Shelf life testing and sensory analysis of food products.
Development of meat alternatives and other protein-rich applications.
Finding new applications for co-products and by-products.
Research into reducing water usage in food processing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Food Development Centre?
You can contact Government of Manitoba or by phone at 204-239-3150.
Where is the Food Development Centre available?
The Food Development Centre program is available the province of MN.
Is the Food Development Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Food Development Centre is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Food Development Centre?
Food Development Centre is funded by Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
