PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing

• The applicant must be an agricultural enterprise registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ), or an organization recognized by the Ministry.
• The proposed project must focus on innovation, specifically the testing and implementation of new agricultural practices or adapted technologies.
• The project must have a collective or sector-wide impact and include a plan for disseminating the test results.
• The application must be submitted with all mandatory documents, including a completed and signed financial aid application form and a financing plan.

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

• Relevance and structuring impact within the community or sector.
• Technical and organizational feasibility of the project.
• Financial feasibility of the project.

• 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.