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Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 20, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
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
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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
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.
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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?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
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.
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.
Is the Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment is a Partnering and Collaboration
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