Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Who is eligible for the Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies program?

To be eligible for the Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies program, you must: • Project must be scheduled for completion within the next 18 months. • Project value must be approximately three million dollars or more. • Applicant must require support to implement the project.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at autonomiealimentaire@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 380-2136.

Q: Where is the Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies available?

The Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

QC, Canada

Support for major bio-food investment and automation projects

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Funds Providers

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

Program status

Open

Overview

The Food Self-Sufficiency – Major Investment Projects in Bio-Food Companies grant from MAPAQ provides funding for investment projects valued at approximately three million dollars or more, aiming to increase Quebec’s food autonomy. Eligible activities include the automation and robotization of food processing, adoption of advanced technologies, and acquisition of equipment to enhance agricultural workforce and field productivity.

Financing terms and conditions

Eligible for investment projects valued at approximately three million dollars or more.

Activities funded

Implementation of robotics and automation in food processing operations.
Adoption of technologies to enhance agricultural workforce productivity.
Acquisition of equipment and materials to improve farm productivity.
Investment projects that increase local processing of Quebec agricultural products.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 2,990,000

Installation of automated packaging lines for dairy product processing

$ 3,730,000

Acquisition of autonomous field tractors for precision crop production

$ 2,999,000

Implementation of automated pasteurization and bottling for local juice

$ 3,250,000

Modernization of grain processing plant with advanced sorting equipment

$ 2,700,000

Robotic apple sorting and packing for a regional fruit cooperative

$ 2,900,000

Adoption of harvest-assist robots in greenhouse vegetable cultivation

Eligibility

The applicant must be a bio-food company planning a major investment project.
The investment project must be scheduled for completion within the next 18 months.
The project should support local food autonomy through robotization, automation, adoption of new technologies, or acquisition of equipment to increase productivity in food processing or agriculture.
The applicant should require support to carry out the project.

Who is eligible?

Bio-food companies involved in food processing
Agricultural enterprises aiming to adopt technologies or improve on-farm productivity

Eligible expenses

Acquisition of equipment and material aimed at increasing agricultural workforce productivity.
Investment in automation and robotization processes within food processing operations.
Adoption of technologies to improve productivity in crop production.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies located in Quebec.

How to apply

Verify eligibility criteria

Ensure your investment project will be realized within the next 18 months
Confirm that your project value is approximately three million dollars or more
Determine if you require guidance for project implementation

Fill and submit the application form

Complete the short online form provided by MAPAQ
Submit the form to request support from a MAPAQ representative

Wait for response from MAPAQ

Wait for a MAPAQ representative to contact you
Answer any additional questions from MAPAQ as required

Additional information

Support from a representative of the Ministry is provided for the implementation of the project.
A short form must be completed to initiate the Ministry's support process.

Contacts

autonomiealimentaire@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

1 888 380-2136

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food self-sufficiency – major investment projects in bio-food companies. 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.