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Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Support for agri-food product and market growth
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
This program supports agri-businesses, producers, and agri-processors in developing new products and markets. It offers up to $3.5 billion under Sustainable CAP to help with value-added processing, market development, and commercialization activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Value-added and agri-food processing projects.
- Market development activities in PEI.
- Market development activities through intra-jurisdictional projects.
- Commercialization and adoption of new products, technologies, practices, or processes.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project proposal
- Business or organization information
- Partnership information, if applicable
- Project timeline and budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups.
- Agricultural producers.
- Small and medium-sized agri-businesses.
- Small and medium-sized agri-processors.
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations.
Eligible expenses
- Machinery and equipment purchases.
- Trade show attendance for a new market, market research, travel, and buyer missions.
- Consulting, coaching, translation, legal advice, and feasibility studies.
- Product development costs, including processing, recipe development, packaging, branding, and testing.
- Promotional materials and travel-related costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island
Selection criteria
- Projects that include knowledge adoption or clean technologies may receive special consideration.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the project proposal with the required sections.
- Step 2: Gather supporting information
- Include business or organization details.
- Provide partnership information if applicable.
- Confirm project dates and funding sources.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed form and project proposal to the program.
Additional information
- Applications for the 2025/2026 fiscal year are no longer being accepted.
- Programming is scheduled to reopen on April 1, 2026.
- Special consideration may be given to projects that include knowledge adoption and clean technologies.
- The program is intended to support individual SME needs rather than broad strategic initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses Program
What is the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?
This program supports agri-businesses, producers, and agri-processors in developing new products and markets. It offers up to $3.5 billion under Sustainable CAP to help with value-added processing, market development, and commercialization activities.
Who is eligible for the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses program, you must:
SME agri-business or agri-processor.
Agricultural producer or industry group.
Project for product or market development.
What expenses are eligible under Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?
Value-added and agri-food processing projects.
Market development activities in PEI.
Market development activities through intra-jurisdictional projects.
Commercialization and adoption of new products, technologies, practices, or processes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?
You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) by email at PMD@gov.pe.ca or by phone at 902-368-4880.
Where is the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses available?
The Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses is funded by Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)