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Prix innovation en alimentation
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
October 2, 2025
Opened June 5, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Prix Innovation en alimentation awards program, organized by the Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ), recognizes outstanding innovation within the Canadian agri-food sector, offering significant industry visibility rather than direct financial support. Eligible activities include the development and implementation of new products, improved packaging, or innovative technologies and processes in the food industry.
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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
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and marketing of new or improved food products for human consumption.
- Creation or redesign of innovative packaging solutions for food products.
- Implementation of new technologies or manufacturing processes to improve productivity in the food industry.
- Adaptation of technologies from other sectors for use in food processing or production.
- Development of non-food products that serve the food industry, such as paper goods or sanitation products.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating in Canada's food sector
- Food processors
- Packaging manufacturers (related to food products)
- Graphic designers working on food packaging
- Marketing, advertising, or public relations agencies involved in food packaging
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Degree and quality of innovation (up to 35 points for Products category).
- Difficulty level and effort required for development (up to 15 points for Products category).
- Sustainable development and eco-responsibility (up to 10 points for Products category; up to 15 points for Packaging category).
- Potential for market success, including practicality and consumer appeal (up to 10 points for Products category; up to 20 points for Packaging consumer experience).
- Project description, innovation aspects, and achieved or expected results (up to 25 points for Technology & Productivity category for project description; up to 50 points for results).
How to apply
- Step 1: Register for the Contest
- Go to https://conseiltaq.com/event/prix-innovation-en-alimentation-2025 to complete your official registration.
- Step 2: Receive Application Forms
- After registration, the required forms will be sent to you by the organizers.
- Step 3: Prepare Your Application File
- Fill out the registration form as required.
- Ensure all sections are completed clearly and legibly.
- Obtain a copy of your certificate in Hygiene and food safety for "New or improved products" category projects, or your RACJ certificate for alcohols.
- Provide proof of online payment (bank transfer, credit card, or cheque to CTAQ) for the entry fee according to your company’s size.
- Submit your company logo (PNG, transparent background).
- Include a high-resolution digital image of your innovative product, packaging, or technology.
- Step 4: Submit Your Application
- Email your full application file to concours@conseiltaq.com before 5 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
- Step 5: Confirmation of Receipt
- You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt by email within a few days after submitting your application.
- Step 6: Provide Samples (if applicable)
- If required, provide sufficient samples of your product or packaging for jury members; the organizers will inform you at the end of September regarding quantities and delivery details.
Additional information
- Submission of product or packaging samples for jury evaluation may be required; details on quantity and delivery will be communicated after registration.
- All application documents and samples will be destroyed after the competition; nothing will be returned to applicants.
- The entry fee varies depending on the number of company employees and must be paid online prior to the submission deadline.
- The use of finalist and winner logos is permitted for selected companies, subject to prior approval from the organizing body.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prix innovation en alimentation Program
What is the Prix innovation en alimentation?
The Prix Innovation en alimentation awards program, organized by the Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ), recognizes outstanding innovation within the Canadian agri-food sector, offering significant industry visibility rather than direct financial support. Eligible activities include the development and implementation of new products, improved packaging, or innovative technologies and processes in the food industry.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 2, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Prix innovation en alimentation program?
To be eligible for the Prix innovation en alimentation program, you must:
The company must be active in Canada's food sector.
The innovation project must have been researched, developed, and elaborated in Canada.
The company must comply with all food safety standards.
What expenses are eligible under Prix innovation en alimentation?
Development and marketing of new or improved food products for human consumption.
Creation or redesign of innovative packaging solutions for food products.
Implementation of new technologies or manufacturing processes to improve productivity in the food industry.
Adaptation of technologies from other sectors for use in food processing or production.
Development of non-food products that serve the food industry, such as paper goods or sanitation products.
Who can I contact for more information about the Prix innovation en alimentation?
You can contact Quebec Food Processing Council (CTAQ) by email at concours@conseiltaq.com or by phone at 450-349-1521.
Where is the Prix innovation en alimentation available?
The Prix innovation en alimentation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Prix innovation en alimentation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prix innovation en alimentation is a Grant and Funding