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PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing - Quebec - Canada
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PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing

Supports agricultural innovation and adoption of new practices
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 25, 2025
  • Closing date : February 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The PADAAR — Measure 4051: Innovation and Testing grant provides up to $10,000 in non-repayable funding to support agricultural innovation projects focused on the testing and implementation of new practices or adapted technologies. Eligible activities include collective or sectoral projects that disseminate results and incur at least $2,000 in eligible expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 25, 2025
  • Closing date : February 15, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects aimed at testing and implementing new agricultural practices or adapted technologies.
  • Innovative initiatives developed collectively or by sector to improve agricultural operations.
  • Projects that include sharing and disseminating the results of agricultural trials or technological innovations.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agricultural enterprises (exploitation agricole) registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
  • Organizations recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

Who is not eligible

  • Companies or organizations whose projects are eligible under another program of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec.
  • Businesses involved in the production, processing, sale, or provision of services related to recreational cannabis or products not approved by Health Canada (except industrial hemp).
  • Companies involved in products derived from cannabis, such as food ingredients, processed food products, topical products, concentrates, tinctures, and capsules.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional and contractual fees directly related to the project.
  • Salaries, social charges, and benefits for personnel and partners directly involved in the project.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses for project staff and partners (within government guidelines).
  • Purchase of inputs and materials required for the trial or innovation.
  • Analytical and testing costs related to the project.
  • Rental of equipment necessary for project implementation.
  • Acquisition of supplies and materials linked to project activities.
  • Costs for modifying equipment to accommodate specific innovations.
  • Operational costs directly related to running the trial or innovation activity.
  • Expenses related to communications and dissemination of project information and results.
  • Administrative costs up to 15% of other eligible project expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Province of Quebec

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted continuously until February 15, 2026, or until available credits are fully allocated, whichever comes first.
  • Decisions on funding applications can be appealed within 30 days of the decision being communicated, using the required form.
  • Dynamic PDF forms must be saved and completed on a computer rather than a mobile device to access all features.

Contacts

padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing. 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 PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing?

The PADAAR — Measure 4051: Innovation and Testing grant provides up to $10,000 in non-repayable funding to support agricultural innovation projects focused on the testing and implementation of new practices or adapted technologies. Eligible activities include collective or sectoral projects that disseminate results and incur at least $2,000 in eligible expenses.

How much funding can be received?

PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was February 15, 2026.

Who is eligible for the PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing program?

To be eligible for the PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing program, you must: The applicant must be an agricultural enterprise (exploitation agricole) registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Eligible projects must have a collective or sectoral scope and provide for the dissemination of trial results.

What expenses are eligible under PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing?

Projects aimed at testing and implementing new agricultural practices or adapted technologies. Innovative initiatives developed collectively or by sector to improve agricultural operations. Projects that include sharing and disseminating the results of agricultural trials or technological innovations.

Who can I contact for more information about the PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing available?

The PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing program is available the province of Quebec.

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