Prix innovation en alimentation
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Prix innovation en alimentation at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : June 5, 2025
- Closing date : October 2, 2025
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Grant Providers
- Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
Program status
Open
Overview of the Prix innovation en alimentation program
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.
Financing terms and conditions
- Entry fees are required to participate and vary according to the number of employees: $275 (less than 20 employees), $525 (20 to 49 employees), and $1,525 (50 and more employees), plus applicable taxes.
Eligible projects & activities
- 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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 70,000
Introducing a gluten-free bread line with compostable packaging
$ 62,000
Launching single-serve frozen meals in microwaveable, paper-based trays
$ 54,000
Adapting UV sterilization technology for brewery equipment sanitation
$ 76,000
Developing biodegradable, leak-proof food service containers for caterers
$ 89,000
Automating a vegan cheese production with smart sensors and AI
$ 95,000
Formulating high-protein plant-based yogurt targeting dietary wellness
Eligibility criteria of the Prix innovation en alimentation program
- The applicant must be a company operating in Canada's food sector.
- The research, development, and implementation of the innovation project must be carried out in Canada.
- The company must comply with all food safety standards.
- The innovation project must have been developed or launched between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025 (or between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2025 for Technology & Productivity projects, provided it has not previously won).
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.
Eligibility criteria of the Prix innovation en alimentation program
- 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 to the Prix innovation en alimentation program
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Review the eligibility and admissibility criteria for the contest
- Ensure your innovation project meets all requirements for the selected category
- Check the project development or launch period based on the category
2
Register for the contest
- Register officially via the CTAQ contest page
- Wait to receive the application and registration forms following registration
3
Prepare application documents
- Fill out the official application form provided after registration
- Gather all required documents: certificate in hygiene and food safety (if applicable), proof of payment, company logo (PNG), high-resolution image of the project
- Prepare product or packaging samples for jury if applicable; details on quantity and delivery will be sent later
4
Submit application by email
- Email the complete application file to concours@conseiltaq.com before the deadline (October 2, 2025, 5 PM)
- Ensure all required attachments and documents are included
5
Await confirmation and provide samples
- Receive acknowledgment of receipt from the organizers via email
- Deliver samples for jury evaluation if requested
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.
Contact Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
concours@conseiltaq.com
450-349-1521
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