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Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
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- Funding available
- $ 50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
The program supports collaborative projects that build capacity in Canada’s plant protein sector and advance the agrifood value chain. Projects may address market insights, innovation infrastructure, talent, regulation, inclusion, access to capital, sustainability, or global presence.
At a glance
Funding available
- Minimum funding
- $50,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 75%
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- Women
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Protein Industries Canada member organizations
- Canadian organizations participating in a consortium
- Academic or research institutions, as consortium partners
Eligible expenses
- Reconciled eligible project costs.
- Project expenses for multi-year initiatives, broken down by year in the proposed budget.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Collaborative consortia projects that leverage strengths, address gaps and develop innovations.
- Projects that advance Canada’s agrifood sector and help realize Canada’s agrifood potential.
- Projects focused on market and ecosystem insights, innovation infrastructure, access to talent, labour and skills, supportive regulatory framework, access to capital, sustainability, and global presence.
- Capacity Building projects may be led by Protein Industries Canada or by ecosystem partners.
How to apply
- Step 1: Introductory call
- Email projects@proteinsupercluster.ca after reviewing the project eligibility requirements.
- Receive the Expression of Interest template and instructions.
- Each consortium member must complete and sign the Declaration As To Authorization and Compliance.
- Step 2: Submit the Expression of Interest
- Complete the EOI as a single application for the project.
- Submit it for review by Protein Industries Canada staff.
- Step 3: Full Project Proposal
- If invited, prepare the Full Project Proposal using the provided Word and Excel templates.
- Submit the proposal by email to projects@proteinsupercluster.ca.
- Include both application parts and an initial financial assessment.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- Successful applicants are notified by email and invited to a proposal orientation meeting.
- The Project Selection Committee reviews the proposal and may approve, decline, or table it for more information.
- Step 5: Agreement and start of work
- If approved, Protein Industries Canada works with the consortium to sign a Master Project Agreement.
- Work can begin once the agreement is signed.
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Full Project Proposal
- Declaration As To Authorization and Compliance
- Initial financial assessment
- Financial statements and organizational structure may be requested
Selection criteria
- Alignment with priority areas and Global Innovation Cluster themes.
- Potential for ecosystem transformation.
- Fit with Protein Industries Canada’s Investment Thesis and other program criteria.
- Evaluation by the Project Selection Committee, with input from additional technical experts if needed.
Processing and Agreement
- EOIs are reviewed by Protein Industries Canada staff first.
- Eligible EOIs are assessed for fit with the Investment Thesis, Global Innovation Cluster priorities, and other program criteria.
- Selected projects move to the Full Project Proposal stage and are reviewed by the Project Selection Committee.
- The committee may approve, decline, table the project, or request more information.
- Approved projects proceed to a Master Project Agreement before work can begin.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building Program
What is the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building?
The program supports collaborative projects that build capacity in Canada’s plant protein sector and advance the agrifood value chain. Projects may address market insights, innovation infrastructure, talent, regulation, inclusion, access to capital, sustainability, or global presence.
How much funding can be received?
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building program?
To be eligible for the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building program, you must:
Submitted by a Protein Industries Canada member
Collaborative consortium project
Aligned with program objectives
What expenses are eligible under Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building?
Reconciled eligible project costs.
Project expenses for multi-year initiatives, broken down by year in the proposed budget.
Who can I contact for more information about the Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building?
You can contact Protein Industries Canada (PIC) by email at projects@proteinsupercluster.ca.
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