How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $12800 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Support for food processing companies?

Support for food processing companies is funded by Productique Québec, Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)

What are Support for food processing companies's eligibility criterias?

The company must be part of the food processing sector. Participation requires a fee of $8,500, which may be eligible for certain tax credits.

Support for food processing companies

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Enhance food processing via expert collaboration and innovation

Support for food processing companies at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $12,800
Up to 60% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Productique Québec
Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Support for food processing companies program

The "Support for Food Processing Companies" grant offers a maximum funding of 60% up to $12,800 per company. The program aims to enhance digital transformation and competitiveness through innovation and collaborative activities in the food processing sector.

Financing terms and conditions

Subsidy of 60% of participation costs, up to a maximum of $12,800 per company.
Participation cost is $8,500, with potential eligibility for a tax credit for technological adaptation services under certain conditions.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in the digital transition program tailored for the food processing sector.
Collaboration with other companies to innovate and increase competitiveness within the food processing industry.
Engagement in experience and knowledge sharing amongst industry peers.
Collaborative innovation to develop dynamic capabilities in the food processing sector.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 110,000

Expansion of renewable energy capabilities for local farms

$ 40,000

Revitalization of historic downtown area with artistic murals

$ 60,000

Development of a zero-waste bulk food store

$ 15,000

Setup of a digital literacy program for senior citizens

$ 45,000

Launch of a mobile app for mental health support

$ 20,000

Urban community garden expansion and tool acquisition

Eligibility criteria of the Support for food processing companies program

The applicant must be a company in the food processing sector.
The company should be willing to collaborate with other businesses.

Who is eligible?

Food processing companies

How to apply to the Support for food processing companies program

Preparation for registration

Gather the company's information such as name, location, and contact details.
Check the eligibility requirements for the tax credit for technology adaptation services.

Submission of the registration application

Fill out the online registration form with: the company name, the city, the contact's first and last name, the email address, and the phone number.
Complete the CAPTCHA to validate the registration.
Submit the application before the deadline of March 7, 2025.

Confirmation and contact

Wait for the registration confirmation from the team.
For any questions, contact Stéphane-Jacky Blanchard, Operations Director, by phone at 819 822 8998 Ext 1400 or by email at stephane.blanchard@productique.quebec.
Contact Melva Hernandez, Digital Strategy Advisor, at 819 822 8998 Ext 1371 or at melva.hernandez@productique.quebec for questions about digital strategy.

Additional information

Participants will benefit from access to an expert advisory service, specialized and sensitive to the food processing sector.
The program fosters collaboration among companies for joint innovation, enhancing competitiveness in a constantly evolving sector.
The initiative encourages the sharing and exchange of experiences and knowledge among companies in the field.
There is an opportunity to innovate collaboratively and acquire dynamic capabilities in the food processing sector.
A 60% subsidy is available, providing up to $12,800 per company.
Participation incurs a cost of $8,500, with potential eligibility for a tax credit for technology adaptation services, subject to conditions.
The cohort runs from March to June 2025, emphasizing collaborative innovation and dynamic capability development proven successful in other sectors.
The deadline to register is March 7, 2025.