Grant
Federal
Active
Protein Industries Canada Supercluster
Protein Industries Canada
Maximum Funding
Investment Vouchers: $37.5K–$250K; Projects: $250K–$1M+;...
Active — Round 2 Technology Leadership co-investment on a continuous basis (4...
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Mixed (Advance + Reimb.)
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
45%
Protein Industries Canada Supercluster provides up to Investment Vouchers: $37.5K–$250K; Projects: $250K–$1M+; Mission Critical: up to $4M+. An innovation supercluster that co-invests in projects to grow Canada's plant-based protein and value-added agri-food sector, fostering collaboration from farm to fork. The program covers up to 45% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
An innovation supercluster that co-invests in projects to grow Canada's plant-based protein and value-added agri-food sector, fostering collaboration from farm to fork.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a business, research institution, or organization in the plant protein or value-added agri-food sector in Canada
- Projects must be collaborative — a consortium of at least 2 PIC members (including at least 1 SME) is required; solo applications are not eligible
- Must demonstrate relevance to growing Canada's plant protein industry or agri-food value chain
- Investment Vouchers available for smaller organizations ($37,500–$250,000) with lighter application requirements
- Larger projects require demonstrated innovation and measurable commercial impact
- Must contribute private sector cost-share matching alongside Protein Industries Canada funding
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Difficulty
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Competition
High
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Investment Vouchers: $37.5K–$250K; Projects: $250K–$1M+; Mission Critical: up to $4M+
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 45% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Active — Round 2 Technology Leadership co-investment on a continuous basis (45% of eligible costs; contact [email protected]).
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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
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Insider TipThe biggest barrier is not the application itself but forming the right consortium.
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Rejection Pitfalls 11
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Application Steps
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Become a PIC member All consortium members must hold active PIC membership ($500/year GST included). Join at proteinindustriescanada.ca and attend PIC events to build network connections.
Required Documents 10
✓ PIC membership ($500/year GST included) for all consortium members
✓ Expression of Interest (EOI) form submitted by the consortium
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Compatible Programs
NRC-IRAP
PrairiesCan
FedDev Ontario
ACOA
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada programs
NSERC Alliance Grants
Mitacs
Provincial innovation programs
SR&ED tax credits
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
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| Protein Industries Canada Supercluster | up to $4M | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Active — Round 2... |
| PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Develo... | Varies | Hard | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
| FedDev Ontario Funding | Varies | Hard | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
| Business Development Program (BDP) - ... | Varies (Repayable Contribution) | Moderate | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
| Mitacs Accelerate | $15,000 per internship unit | Easy | Advance Payment | Ongoing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply for PIC projects?
No. All projects require a consortium with at least one SME (small business) and cannot be solo applications. Sole proprietors must partner with a registered business to qualify.
What's the typical PIC co-investment for a Technology Leadership project?
$1M-$4M PIC share (up to 45% of total project costs). Total project values typically range $2M-$8M with 55% private cost-share required.
How long does PIC take to review an EOI?
Continuous intake streams are reviewed on an ongoing basis, but expect 4-8 weeks for initial feedback after submission. Fermentation stream has a fixed deadline (May 31, 2026).
Why do most applications get rejected?
Most rejections are due to missing consortium partners (no SME), not using Canadian feedstocks, or insufficient private cost-share (needs 55% minimum).
Can I stack PIC with other grants?
Yes, PIC is compatible with NRC-IRAP, FedDev Ontario, ACOA, and SR&ED tax credits (but cannot double-count costs). Use the Supply Chain Program ($37.5K-$150K) as a stepping stone.
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