Get a contribution of up to $1 million/year for adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, and for associated training.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for the Quebec Fisheries Fund grant include:

Applicants must be from the fish and seafood sector in Quebec.
Projects must focus on innovation, infrastructure, or science partnerships to support sustainable development.
Collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutions is encouraged.
Applications can be submitted throughout the fiscal year.

Who is eligible

Eligible types of companies for the Quebec Fisheries Fund include:

Companies involved in Quebec's fish and seafood sector
Businesses engaged in innovation, infrastructure development, or scientific partnerships related to the sustainable development of the sector

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies are not eligible for the Quebec Fisheries Fund grant. They include:

Non-Canadian companies
Public institutions
Government departments and agencies

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for the Quebec Fisheries Fund may include costs related to:

Development of new fish and seafood products and technologies
Infrastructure supporting new technologies or processes for sustainable sector development
Partnerships for research on ecosystem impacts and sustainable harvesting technologies

Eligible projects & activities

There are eligible activities for the Quebec Fisheries Fund. The fund supports innovation in Quebec's fish and seafood sector through new products, technologies, infrastructure, and science partnerships. Eligible activities include:

Innovation projects for new products and technologies
Infrastructure projects using new technologies or processes
Science partnerships to improve knowledge of ecosystem changes
Projects supporting sustainable harvesting technologies

Evaluation & selection criteria

The evaluation and selection criteria for the Quebec Fisheries Fund include the following:

Demonstrated need for funding and impact on the fish and seafood sector
Clarity and feasibility of the proposal
Innovation and potential for new products or technologies
Potential for sustainable development of the sector
Strength of science partnerships and research collaborations

How to apply

Step 1: Overview
- The Quebec Fisheries Fund aims to stimulate innovation in Quebec's fish and seafood sector and support its development.
- The fund supports:
  - Innovation for new products and technologies
  - Infrastructure for new technologies/processes supporting sustainable development
  - New science partnerships improving understanding of ecosystem changes and sustainable harvesting technologies
- Applications can be submitted throughout the fiscal year.

Additional information

There is no additional information provided for this grant.

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