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MAPAQ — Programme Innovation bioalimentaire (Quebec Biofood Innovation Program)
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ), Government of Quebec
Maximum Funding
Volet 3: up to $210,000 (80% coverage); Volet 5: up to $143,750...
Volet 2 call (categories A, B, C) open June 25 – October 5, 2026. Volets 1 & ...
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
80%
MAPAQ — Programme Innovation bioalimentaire (Quebec Biofood Innovation Program) provides up to Volet 3: up to $210,000 (80% coverage); Volet 5: up to $143,750 (70% coverage). Multi-stream Quebec grant program funding applied research, experimental development, and knowledge transfer in the biofood sector. The program covers up to 80% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Approval odds: ~40–60% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description
Multi-stream Quebec grant program funding applied research, experimental development, and knowledge transfer in the biofood sector. Volet 3 (open, up to $210,000 at 80% for commercial fisheries and aquaculture enterprises) and Volet 5 (open, up to $143,750 at 70% for knowledge transfer) are currently accepting applications. Volets 2 and 4 are closed pending future calls.
Eligibility Requirements
- Volet 1: Recognized agricultural research establishments and technology transfer centers (14 designated centers)
- Volet 3: Commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises, aquatic products processing companies, band councils with fishing/aquaculture operations
- Volet 5: Currently closed (no active call as of June 2026). When open: research establishments, technology transfer centers, producer associations, business groups involved in biofood knowledge transfer
- All streams: Project must be Quebec-based with clear innovation objectives in the biofood sector
- Volet 3 bonus: 10% additional rate for projects located in the Magdalen Islands
- Projects must involve applied research or experimental development activities (Volets 1–3) or structured knowledge dissemination (Volet 5)
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Volet 3: up to $210,000 (80% coverage); Volet 5: up to $143,750 (70% coverage)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 80% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Volet 2 call (categories A, B, C) open June 25 – October 5, 2026. Volets 1 & 3: continuous intake to March 1, 2028. Volets 4 & 5 closed.
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~40–60%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Insider TipVolet 3 is the main opportunity for commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises — it is one of the few Quebec government programs that directly funds private fishing companies (not just research organizations).
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Rejection Pitfalls 6
- Project lacks a clear scientific protocol or does not involve technological uncertainty (Volets 1–3)
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Application Steps
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Identify the applicable volet and confirm your organization's eligibility Volet 2 has an open call (categories A, B, C) June 25 – October 5, 2026; Volet 4 remains closed. Volet 5 also closed as of June 2026. Only Volets 1 and 3 have active calls as of June 2026.
Required Documents 8
✓ Completed MAPAQ application form (download from program page)
✓ Project description with innovation objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Compatible Programs
Mitacs Accelerate / Elevate
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) — AgriInnovate Program
Fonds de recherche du Québec — Nature et technologies (FRQNT)
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Can a commercial fishing company apply directly, or only research organizations?
Yes — Volet 3 specifically targets commercial fishing and aquaculture enterprises as direct applicants, not just research organizations. This is a key distinguishing feature of the program.
What makes a project qualify as 'applied research'?
The project must involve scientific or technological uncertainty, a defined research protocol with tests and analyses, and potential for creating new knowledge or significantly improved products/processes. Routine product changes without a research methodology don't qualify.
Can I stack MAPAQ funding with SR&ED?
Not on the same eligible expenses. SR&ED credits claimed on specific expenses must be deducted from the MAPAQ reimbursable base — you cannot be reimbursed twice for the same cost.
Is Volet 2 (applied research for food processors) still open?
Yes — a Volet 2 call for projects (categories A, B and C) is open from June 25 to October 5, 2026. Earlier in 2026 Volet 2 had no active call; check the MAPAQ program page for current status.
What is the Magdalen Islands bonus?
Projects located in the Magdalen Islands receive an additional 10% on the funding rate for Volet 3, potentially reaching 90% cost coverage up to $210K.
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