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Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Innov'Action Agroalimentaire Program aimed to support research and innovation projects enhancing the competitiveness, profitability, and productivity of Quebec's agricultural and agri-food sectors through sustainable development initiatives. Eligible activities included research and development, technological adaptation, and knowledge transfer, with specific program details and maximum funding amounts provided in the official program documentation.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Research and experimental development
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Research and development aimed at addressing key challenges in the agri-food sector.
- Adaptation of existing knowledge and technologies to the specific conditions of Quebec's agri-food industry.
- Transfer and dissemination of new knowledge, practices, and technologies to agri-food businesses.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 88,000
Developing biodegradable packaging using oat hull byproducts
$ 39,000
Field trials of frost-resistant grape varietals for cold-climate winemaking
$ 85,000
Pilot project integrating smart irrigation for greenhouse vegetables
$ 63,000
Mobile app development for traceability in artisanal cheese production
$ 95,000
Research phase for low-carbon wheat drying technologies adaptation
$ 47,000
Implementing on-farm composting workshops for dairy cooperatives
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a research institution, a technology transfer establishment, a diffusion center, or an association/group of businesses, depending on the program component.
- The project must focus on the agricultural production or food processing sectors, excluding activities related to algae, fish, or seafood.
- The objectives and activities of the project must align with research, technological adaptation, or knowledge transfer in the agri-food sector.
Who is eligible?
- Research institutions
- Technology transfer establishments
- Centers for knowledge dissemination
- Associations or groups of companies in the agri-food sector
Who is not eligible
- Companies involved in the production or processing of algae, fish, or seafood products.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program ended on March 31, 2023 and has been replaced by the Programme Innovation bioalimentaire 2023-2028.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult the Ministry's website or follow its Facebook page for recent updates and successor programs.
- Activities related to production or processing of algae, fish, and seafood products are not eligible under this program; refer to the Innovamer Program for such activities.
- The MAPAQ has issued a policy on responsible conduct in research which applies to supported research and innovation activities.
