How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Support for biofood exports - individual projects?

Support for biofood exports - individual projects is funded by Export Group, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

What are Support for biofood exports - individual projects's eligibility criterias?

The company must be registered with the Quebec Business Registry and operate in Quebec. It must be a food processor, agricultural operation, engaged in the fisheries or commercial aquaculture sector, or subcontract its food processing in Quebec. Must meet revenue and licensing requirements based on the targeted export market (Canada or international).

Support for biofood exports - individual projects

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SEB supports Quebec agri-food market expansion outside Quebec

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

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Export Group
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

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The SEB program, funded by MAPAQ, offers financial assistance of up to $100,000 for regular projects and $250,000 for large exporter projects to support Quebec-based agri-food businesses in increasing sales outside Quebec through marketing and market development activities. Eligible activities include expenses for trade shows, marketing, business development fees, and travel outside Quebec.

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For regular individual projects: up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum financial assistance of $100,000.
For large exporter individual projects: up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum financial assistance of $250,000.
A bonus of 10% of eligible expenses is offered to companies whose export project predominantly involves certified organic food products.
Eligible expenses must amount to at least $10,000 for regular projects and at least $125,000 for large exporter projects.

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Registration of products in the GS1 Product Registry
Salaries for a market development specialist
Marketing activities targeting markets outside Quebec
Business development, including related professional fees
Participation in trade shows relevant to target export markets
Travel and stays outside Quebec for business development
Hosting potential clients in Quebec

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$ 112,500

Promoting maple syrup in the Asian market

$ 100,000

Launching a new organic product line in the USA

$ 125,000

Expanding the market reach for vegan snacks in Europe

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To be eligible for this grant, companies must meet specific registration and operational criteria, as well as additional conditions based on their revenue and market goals.

The company must be registered with the Quebec Business Registry (REQ) and have an operational facility in Quebec.
The company must meet at least one of the following characteristics:
Be a food processor.
Be an agricultural operation.
Be in the fisheries or commercial aquaculture sector.
Be a company outsourcing its food processing, provided:
The majority of subcontracting is carried out to one or more food processing establishments in Quebec.
If all food processing is outsourced, the applicant must declare an economic activity related to the food or beverage industry to the Quebec Business Registry (REQ).
The project must focus on the applicant's food products processed in Quebec either by themselves or through subcontracting.
Additional criteria depending on the export market:
For projects targeting Canada (outside Quebec):
The company must have a minimum revenue of CAD 1 million.
Hold a license from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).
Must have marketed products outside Quebec for at least two years or regularly sell in at least one other Canadian province or territory.
For projects targeting international markets (outside Canada):
The company must have a minimum revenue of CAD 2 million.
Hold a license from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).
Must have marketed products outside Canada for at least three years or regularly sell internationally for at least one year.
Possess an import-export program account with the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Food processors
Agricultural operations
Companies in the fisheries sector
Companies in the commercial aquaculture sector
Companies that subcontract their food processing (with conditions detailed in the program requirements)

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Companies that have never exported.
Applicants whose projects are in pre-commercialization stages.

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GS1 Product Registry
Salary of a market development specialist
Marketing
Business development (fees)
Trade shows
Travel and stays outside Quebec
Hosting potential clients in Quebec

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Companies registered with the Quebec Business Registry and operating an establishment in Quebec.

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Project relevance and quality, including a structured approach and the level of company preparation.
Alignment between the activities proposed and the company’s objectives.
Demonstration of realistic potential benefits in Quebec.
The company’s ability to carry out the project.
Demonstration that the project supports the SEB program objective.

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Prequalification

Download the prequalification and financial data form (Excel file) from the site as soon as the program opens.
Complete the forms with the required information.
Send the forms to seb@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Submission of the complete application

Once the prequalification is successful, an email is sent to you with the necessary forms.
Fill out the application form accompanied by a recent export marketing plan.
Complete the project cost form with supporting documents based on the selected activities.
Submit the application within 20 working days after receiving the forms.

Analysis of the request

The submitted application will be subject to an analysis based on various criteria such as the relevance and quality of the project.

Disbursement of financial aid

Receive a contribution agreement stipulating the amount granted and the terms of the financial assistance.
Provide the required supporting documents for the disbursement of assistance.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Eligible expenses need to include activities listed in the Applicant Guide, with a detailed table of allowable expenses provided in the annex.
A contribution agreement will detail the granted amount and associated terms after project approval.
Justifications and verifications of expenses are required for financial disbursements.
The project must have a duration of 12 months (regular project) or 24 months (large exporter).