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.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant funding ranges from $50,000 to $150,000 per project, allocated exclusively to the academic partner.
Total project budget must range between $100,000 and $300,000 or more.
Applicants must secure co-funding at a minimum 1:1 ratio from sources outside the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE); in-kind contributions are permitted if they are conducted in Quebec.

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:

$ 137,700

Applying metagenomics to optimize biogas production from food waste

$ 147,000

Developing genomics-powered soil quality monitoring for sustainable farming

$ 146,500

Genomic selection tools to breed blight-resistant blue spruce trees

$ 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

$ 139,800

Omics-driven compost optimization solution for urban organic waste diversion

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?

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.

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment?

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.