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MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2
Enhancing productivity through food industry automation assistance
Last Update: May 11, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The significant shortage of manpower in Quebec's food processing sector compromises both the efficient use of company facilities and their ability to seize market opportunities. To overcome this problem, companies need to increase the productivity of their workforce, which requires significant investment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 300,000 to $ 200,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Automation, robotization, or digitization of production processes in food processing facilities.
- Implementation or adaptation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form.
- Completed financing plan related to the application.
- Latest financial statements covering one full 12-month operating year, audited, reviewed, or compiled by an external CPA.
- Workforce productivity diagnostic for the project.
- Equipment quotes, if available at the time of submission.
- Documents supporting a ministerial or government-priority bonus, if applicable.
- Environmental and municipal authorizations, if the project requires them.
- All required documents must be prepared in French and sent together in one email to transfo@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register (Registraire des entreprises du Québec) engaged in food processing or recognized related activities
- Businesses operating a central kitchen facility in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Companies holding specific permits related to slaughterhouses, animal slaughter for human consumption, or cheese production facilities.
- Businesses that exclusively process animal feed or products for livestock.
- Central kitchen operators seeking funding for establishments other than the central kitchen itself.
- Entities primarily engaged in the canning and preparation of aquatic products in maritime regions (NAICS code 3117).
- Financial cooperatives, banking institutions, government bodies, municipal entities, and companies under bankruptcy or insolvency protection.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, improvement, delivery, and installation of new or used equipment (must include a minimum three-month warranty).
- Purchase and implementation of an integrated management software (ERP).
- Professional fees and travel expenses for external experts unrelated to the applicant.
- Salaries of internal experts dedicated to project implementation (direct time spent on project only, subject to program limits).
- Employer contributions and benefits for internal staff dedicated to the project, calculated as 26% of salary or as otherwise justified by accounting records (subject to program limits).
- Design of plans and specifications for the project (if not funded under Component 1 of the program).
- Acquisition of specialized software and necessary equipment for project realization.
- Subscription fees for specialized software, for a maximum period of one year.
- Training expenses for personnel, including registration, educational materials, platform access, and travel compliant with Quebec government policies.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The program ended on March 31, 2026. No new applications are accepted.
- For support regarding the program or business development, contact a MAPAQ regional food processing advisor.
- An applicant may request a review of an evaluation decision within 20 business days of the date it is communicated by using the official review request form.
- The official program text, applicant guide, application form, financing plan, and productivity diagnostic remain the authoritative references.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2. 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 MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2?
The significant shortage of manpower in Quebec's food processing sector compromises both the efficient use of company facilities and their ability to seize market opportunities. To overcome this problem, companies need to increase the productivity of their workforce, which requires significant investment.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 program, you must:
Company registered with the Quebec Business Registrar and operating a facility in Quebec for at least 12 months.
Minimum revenue of $300,000 and equity of at least $100,000 in the audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements by an external CPA.
Project related to automation, robotization, or the implementation of software for eligible food processing activities, with eligible expenses of at least $50,000.
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2?
Automation, robotization, or digitization of production processes in food processing facilities.
Implementation or adaptation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at transfo@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 available?
The MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2 is a Grant and Funding