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Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Closed support for Nordic biofood projects
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
October 31, 2027
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Aide financière pour développer la production, la transformation et la mise en marché des produits bioalimentaires nordiques is a closed funding measure for applicants residing in Quebec or operating in Quebec, focused on Nordic biofood projects in northern Quebec. It supported production, processing, marketing, knowledge transfer, agrotourism, and local market development for Nordic biofood products.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing the production of Nordic biofood products.
- Processing Nordic biofood products.
- Marketing and local promotion of Nordic biofood products.
- Knowledge acquisition, development, and transfer related to Nordic biofood practices.
- Agrotourism and collective market development projects in northern communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in the agri-food sector.
- Existing businesses and start-ups involved in Nordic biofood production, processing, or marketing.
- Organizations carrying out biofood development or diversification projects in northern Quebec.
- Applicants involved in collective or individual agrotourism or local marketing projects.
Who is not eligible
- Projects already receiving financial assistance from the Société du Plan Nord.
Eligible expenses
- Expenses related to the development of sustainable production, processing, and marketing of Nordic biofood products.
- Costs associated with the acquisition, development, and transfer of knowledge to improve Nordic biofood practices.
- Expenses for the development or diversification of agricultural, fishing, aquaculture, or food processing activities (excluding the purchase of boats and fishing quotas).
- Costs related to the implementation of collective projects that enhance the production and market of Nordic biofood and bioproducts.
Eligible geographic areas
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program objectives.
- Review by the relevant MAPAQ regional directorates.
- Recommendation by the MAPAQ-SPN selection committee.
- Approval by the competent government authorities based on the proposed aid amount.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed continuously as they are received.
- Projects are analyzed by the relevant MAPAQ regional directorates.
- Complete files are reviewed by a selection committee with MAPAQ and SPN representatives.
- Final approval is given by the competent government authorities based on the aid amount.
- Funding is granted through an ad hoc financial assistance agreement.
Additional information
- The budget allocated to the Entente financière entre le MAPAQ et la SPN 2023-2028 is exhausted, the measure closed on 29 June 2026, and no new applications will be accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products Program
What is the Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products?
Aide financière pour développer la production, la transformation et la mise en marché des produits bioalimentaires nordiques is a closed funding measure for applicants residing in Quebec or operating in Quebec, focused on Nordic biofood projects in northern Quebec. It supported production, processing, marketing, knowledge transfer, agrotourism, and local market development for Nordic biofood products.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products program, you must:
Project must be in northern Quebec.
Applicant must be based in Quebec.
Project must meet at least one program objective.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products?
Developing the production of Nordic biofood products.
Processing Nordic biofood products.
Marketing and local promotion of Nordic biofood products.
Knowledge acquisition, development, and transfer related to Nordic biofood practices.
Agrotourism and collective market development projects in northern communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at entente.mapaq.spn@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4189648521.
Where is the Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products available?
The Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products is a Grant and Funding