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Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The grant aims to build capacity within Canada's plant protein sector, focusing on advancing the agrifood sector and creating a competitive and sustainable global business environment. Protein Industries Canada will co-invest in collaborative consortia projects that leverage strengths, address gaps, and develop innovations, with no specified maximum funding amount indicated, as contributions depend on project alignment with priority areas and potential for ecosystem transformation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- Women
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reformulating food products to incorporate domestically produced Canadian ingredients.
- Scaling up and commercializing domestically produced food products for Canadian consumers.
- Scaling up and commercializing domestically produced ingredients for use by Canadian manufacturers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian ingredient manufacturers
- Canadian food processors
- Companies utilizing Canadian field crops such as wheat, oats, barley, peas, soy, or fava beans
- Companies working with emerging crops such as lupin or hemp
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with reformulating products using domestically produced ingredients (e.g., Canadian wheat, oats, barley, peas, soy, fava beans, lupin, or hemp).
- Expenses related to the scale-up and commercialization of domestically produced food products for the Canadian market.
- Expenses for scaling up and commercializing domestically produced ingredients for Canadian manufacturers.
Additional information
- All projects must demonstrate meaningful participation from women, Indigenous Peoples, and/or other under-represented groups.
- Projects should avoid duplication of existing efforts in the sector.
- Protein Industries Canada staff can provide support and feedback during proposal development.
- Members of project consortia are required to comply with the Conflict of Interest Policy and Applicant Interaction Policy during the evaluation process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building?
The grant aims to build capacity within Canada's plant protein sector, focusing on advancing the agrifood sector and creating a competitive and sustainable global business environment. Protein Industries Canada will co-invest in collaborative consortia projects that leverage strengths, address gaps, and develop innovations, with no specified maximum funding amount indicated, as contributions depend on project alignment with priority areas and potential for ecosystem transformation.
How much funding can be received?
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building program?
To be eligible for the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building program, you must:
Projects must engage diverse and inclusive teams with significant participation from women, Indigenous Peoples, and/or other under-represented groups.
Projects should align with Protein Industries Canada’s priority areas and Global Innovation Cluster themes, aiming for significant ecosystem transformation.
Projects must involve collaboration through consortia to leverage strengths, address gaps, and develop innovations.
What expenses are eligible under Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building?
Reformulating food products to incorporate domestically produced Canadian ingredients.
Scaling up and commercializing domestically produced food products for Canadian consumers.
Scaling up and commercializing domestically produced ingredients for use by Canadian manufacturers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building?
You can contact Protein Industries Canada.
Where is the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building available?
The Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building program is available across Canada.
Is the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building is a Grant and Funding
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