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PSO – Organic food
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Last Update: April 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The PSO – Organic Food program provides up to $500,000 per year (maximum $1,500,000 over three years) to support collaborative research projects that drive innovation in Quebec's agri-food sector. Eligible activities include the development of innovative products and processes in food production, food safety, functional foods, transformation, and bio-ingredient valorization.
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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
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and development of innovative food production methods, including animal, plant, and aquatic sectors.
- Development and optimization of food processing and transformation processes.
- Creation of functional foods and health-enhancing bio-ingredients.
- Projects aimed at improving food safety, traceability, and reducing food waste.
- Valorization and repurposing of food co-products or by-products.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public research institutes in Quebec
- Enterprises involved in the biofood sector
- Industrial associations related to the biofood sector
Who is not eligible
- Companies whose industrial contribution is funded by other government aids (industrial contributions must not come from government funding).
- Companies conducting business in Quebec without a French-language website (this restriction does not apply to international partners).
- Non-member organizations that have not paid their membership fees to CRIBIQ at the time of detailed application submission.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and social benefits (excluding university researchers already funded by their institution or government agency, and teachers released for project-related activities).
- Scholarships for students or postdoctoral trainees (minimum 20% of the budget must go towards student training).
- Materials, laboratory consumables, and small laboratory devices (excluding non-eligible equipment expenditures).
- Purchase or rental of equipment (up to 25% of total eligible expenses and a maximum of $25,000 per piece of equipment, before tax).
- Animal facility and platform fees.
- Travel and accommodation expenses in accordance with Quebec Treasury Board standards.
- Intellectual property management and operating fees.
- Professional fees (contracts, subcontracting) incurred by a research institute, justified and up to 10% of the total budget or $25,000 maximum, following relevant public procurement laws.
- CRIBIQ analysis and project follow-up fees (5% of total project cost, plus taxes).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The next call for proposals is scheduled for April 15, 2025.
- Membership in the CRIBIQ consortium is mandatory for all project partners at the time of detailed application submission.
- Partners must pay their membership or renewal fees to CRIBIQ prior to submitting the detailed application.
- Strict compliance with CRIBIQ's membership requirements is necessary throughout the project process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PSO – Organic food Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PSO – Organic food. 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 PSO – Organic food?
The PSO – Organic Food program provides up to $500,000 per year (maximum $1,500,000 over three years) to support collaborative research projects that drive innovation in Quebec's agri-food sector. Eligible activities include the development of innovative products and processes in food production, food safety, functional foods, transformation, and bio-ingredient valorization.
How much funding can be received?
PSO – Organic food Funds up to 27% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PSO – Organic food program?
To be eligible for the PSO – Organic food program, you must:
Must partner with a Quebec public research institute (IRPQ)
Companies operating in Quebec with a French website required
Companies with 25+ employees must provide a francization certificate or equivalent
What expenses are eligible under PSO – Organic food?
Research and development of innovative food production methods, including animal, plant, and aquatic sectors.
Development and optimization of food processing and transformation processes.
Creation of functional foods and health-enhancing bio-ingredients.
Projects aimed at improving food safety, traceability, and reducing food waste.
Valorization and repurposing of food co-products or by-products.
Who can I contact for more information about the PSO – Organic food?
You can contact Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ) or by phone at 4189141608.
Where is the PSO – Organic food available?
The PSO – Organic food program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PSO – Organic food a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PSO – Organic food is a Researchers And Facilities