MAPAQ – Transformation Alimentaire

Receive up to 50% of eligible expenses to a max of $150K

The Transformation Alimentaire Program, offered by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ), provides financial assistance to support the productivity, competitiveness, and environmental performance of Quebec’s food processing sector.

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Funding Amount

Applicants can receive up to 50% of eligible expenses to a max of $150K

Eligible Applicants

Food processing companies with operations in Quebec, must demonstrate a need for productivity improvement

Eligible Activities

Acquisition and integration of automation or robotic equipment, implementation of ERP or other integrated management systems, process optimization projects

Deadline to Apply

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Amount of Funding

To support Quebec-based food processing businesses in:

Increasing workforce productivity
Enhancing market access through quality and food safety systems
Improving environmental sustainability
Addressing sector-specific challenges, particularly in slaughterhouses and cheesemaking

Eligible Applicants

Program Streams (Volets)

Volet 1 – Project Planning & Skills Development

Objective: Support businesses in planning development projects through external expertise and internal skills development.
Funding: 50%, up to $75,000

Eligible Applicants:

Quebec-based food processing companies
Must demonstrate a clear development project requiring planning or training

Volet 2 – Workforce Productivity

Objective: Increase productivity through automation, robotics, and integrated management systems.
Funding: 50%, up to $150,000 per applicant or group of related applicants, associations, or non-profit organizations, for the duration of the program (starting April 1, 2025)

Eligible Applicants:

Food processing companies with operations in Quebec
Must demonstrate a need for productivity improvement

Volet 3 – Quality & Food Safety Management

Objective: Help businesses meet market-specific regulatory requirements and improve food safety systems.
Funding: 50%, up to $150,000 per applicant or group of related applicants, associations, or non-profit organizations, for the duration of the program (starting April 1, 2025)

Eligible Applicants:

Quebec-based food processors targeting new markets or regulatory compliance

Volet 4 – Sector-Specific Competitiveness & Environmental Challenges

Objective: Address competitiveness and environmental issues in slaughterhouses and cheesemaking facilities.
Funding per sub-stream (2): 50%, up to $150,000 per applicant or group of related applicants, associations, or non-profit organizations, for the duration of the program (starting April 1, 2025)
- 4.1 – Competitiveness of Slaughterhouses and Cheesemakers
- 4.2 – Environmental and Regional Challenges

Eligible Applicants:

Slaughterhouses and cheesemakers operating in Quebec

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Eligible Activities

Program Streams (Volets)

Volet 1 – Project Planning & Skills Development

Objective: Support businesses in planning development projects through external expertise and internal skills development.
Funding: 50%, up to $75,000

Eligible Activities:

Hiring external consultants for feasibility studies or strategic planning
Internal training to support project implementation

Volet 2 – Workforce Productivity

Objective: Increase productivity through automation, robotics, and integrated management systems.

Eligible Activities:

Acquisition and integration of automation or robotic equipment
Implementation of ERP or other integrated management systems
Process optimization projects

Volet 3 – Quality & Food Safety Management

Objective: Help businesses meet market-specific regulatory requirements and improve food safety systems.

Eligible Activities:

Implementation or upgrade of quality assurance systems (e.g., HACCP, GFSI)
Equipment or facility upgrades required for compliance
Staff training related to food safety

Volet 4 – Sector-Specific Competitiveness & Environmental Challenges

Objective: Address competitiveness and environmental issues in slaughterhouses and cheesemaking facilities.

Eligible Activities:

4.1 – Projects that improve competitiveness (e.g., modernization, capacity expansion)
4.2 – Environmental upgrades (e.g., wastewater treatment, energy efficiency)
4.2 – Projects addressing regional or sector-specific challenges

Eligible Activities

Program Deadline

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MAPAQ – Transformation Alimentaire

Receive up to 50% of eligible expenses to a max of $150K