Plant-Based Protein Innovation Capacity Building Funding

Receive up to 50% in Eligible Project Cost Funding.

The Plant-Based Protein Innovation Capacity Building Funding supports Canadian plant-based forward-thinking companies and organizations to develop projects that will transform our industry and help realize Canada’s agri-food potential. This program has another stream of funding called the Plant-Based Protein Innovation Technology Funding.

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Plant-Based Protein Innovation Capacity Building Funding

Amount of Funding

Chosen projects will receive up to 50% funding for eligible project costs.

Amount of Funding from the Canadian Government

Plant-Based Protein Innovation Capacity Building Funding

Eligible Applicants

  • Must have at least two Protein Industries Canada (PIC) members contributing to the project;
    • At least one must be a SME with fewer than 500 employees and less than $50 million in annual gross revenues;
    • Encouraged, but not necessary to incorporate an academic or research institution;
  • All project participants must contribute in a meaningful way with at least two project partners contributing financially;
  • Must be Canadian companies, or multi-national corporations who are legally entitled to do business in Canada with a significant Canadian business operation; and
  • All project contributors must be PIC members. Membership is $500/organization.
Eligible Applicants for Canadian Government Funding

Plant-Based Protein Innovation Capacity Building Funding

Eligible Activities

Will support growth and help build capability in the sector and strengthen our ecosystem in seven key priority areas:

  • Labour, Skills and Access to Talent;
  • Regulatory Modernization;
  • Data and ICT Management;
  • Intellectual Property Literacy;
  • Infrastructure;
  • Access to Capital; and
  • Global Brand and International Engagement.
Eligible Expenses for Canadian Government Funding

Plant-Based Protein Innovation Capacity Building Funding

Program Deadline

Open two-stage application process including an Expression of Interest (EOI) and, if called forward, a full application. Approved EOIs can transition to a full application/proposal.

Program Deadline for Canadian Government Funding
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