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Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment?

You can contact Génome Québec by email at Integration@genomequebec.com.

Q: Where is the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment available?

The Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: March 3, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop a new product

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Minimum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 20, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Financial cooperative
Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business
Sole proprietorship
Social economy enterprise
Non-financial cooperative

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research
Environment
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

Business owners / entrepreneurs
Nonprofits / charities
Academia / students

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Local
Municipal
Regional
Provincial
National

Overview

The Genomics Integration Program provides funding of up to $150,000 to support projects that establish proof of concept for tools, products, services, or processes using genomics or other omics sciences in sectors such as agriculture, biofood, forestry, and the environment. The program aims to foster partnerships between academic researchers and non-academic partners to drive the implementation, commercialization, or further development of innovative solutions addressing sector needs.

Activities funded

Establishing proof of concept for tools, products, services, or processes that incorporate genomics or other omics sciences.
Developing solutions to address specific needs in sectors such as agriculture, biofood, forestry, environment, fisheries, energy, or mining (excluding human health).
Facilitating the transfer of project results towards implementation or commercialization of genomics-based innovations.
Supporting collaborative projects between academic research and non-academic partners aimed at applying omics technologies to real-world challenges.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 139,800

Omics-driven compost optimization solution for urban organic waste diversion

$ 137,700

Applying metagenomics to optimize biogas production from food waste

$ 146,500

Genomic selection tools to breed blight-resistant blue spruce trees

$ 147,000

Developing genomics-powered soil quality monitoring for sustainable farming

$ 145,800

Proof of concept of omics platform to detect forest pest outbreaks

$ 148,900

Pilot DNA barcoding platform to trace origin of wild-caught fish

Eligibility

The project team must include at least one researcher affiliated with a Quebec research institute (university, CCTT, or nonprofit with a research mandate) and one non-academic partner (such as a private company, industrial consortium, nonprofit, or government agency) responsible for implementing or commercializing the results.
All non-academic organizations, regardless of size, are eligible if they can demonstrate the ability to use, implement, or commercialize the project outcomes.
The project must focus on agriculture, biofood, forestry, environment, fisheries, energy, mining, or related fields, but not human health.
The project must integrate at least one omics technology (e.g., genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics).
The applicant must secure co-funding at a minimum 1:1 ratio from sources other than the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE).

Who is eligible?

Private companies operating in eligible sectors
Industrial consortia
Nonprofit organizations
Government agencies

Who is not eligible

Projects related to human health are not eligible.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Check project and team eligibility

Ensure your project aligns with eligible sectors such as agriculture, biofood, forestry, or environment, and involves omics sciences
Form a team including at least one academic researcher from a Quebec research institute and one non-academic partner
Confirm eligibility by reviewing all program criteria, including non-overlap with human health

Assemble required co-funding

Secure co-funding at a minimum 1:1 ratio from sources other than the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec
Gather commitment letters or support documentation for both cash and in-kind contributions conducted in Quebec

Prepare application documents

Prepare your project documents using the Program Overview, Application Form, Financial Guidelines, Letter of Support, and Budget template
Ensure all information and attachments meet program instructions

Activate application portal account

Contact Génome Québec to obtain or activate your submission account for the application portal
Confirm access and login credentials prior to submission

Submit the application

Submit the completed application and required documents via the Génome Québec application portal
Ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline: October 20, 2025, 11:59 PM (ET)

Await results notification

Wait for the results and any communications from Génome Québec regarding your application status
Be prepared to respond to follow-up inquiries if necessary

Additional information

Grant funds are disbursed exclusively to the academic partner.
Each researcher may only submit one application as principal investigator per cycle.
In-kind contributions are accepted if conducted in Quebec, with supporting letters required.
Various program documents, including guidelines and templates, are provided for applicants.

Contacts

Integration@genomequebec.com

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment. 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 Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment program?

To be eligible for the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment program, you must: Must be a non-academic partner (e.g., private company, industrial consortium, nonprofit, government agency) able to implement or commercialize results. All organization sizes are eligible if capable of applying project results. Project must address a clearly identified need of the non-academic partner.

What expenses are eligible under Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment?

Establishing proof of concept for tools, products, services, or processes that incorporate genomics or other omics sciences. Developing solutions to address specific needs in sectors such as agriculture, biofood, forestry, environment, fisheries, energy, or mining (excluding human health). Facilitating the transfer of project results towards implementation or commercialization of genomics-based innovations. Supporting collaborative projects between academic research and non-academic partners aimed at applying omics technologies to real-world challenges.