Fonds d’investissement partagé

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian dairy product manufacturers and processors - Dairy ingredient producers and suppliers - Food companies developing products containing Canadian dairy products or ingredients - Established businesses with demonstrated dairy product development experience - Must be a registered Canadian business entity (corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship) - Must have operational capacity to execute the proposed project ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Contribution: $150,000 CAD per project - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based, not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing from the applicant (verify specific ratio with program administrator) - Funding Structure: Direct non-repayable contribution toward eligible project costs - Payment Method: Reimbursement-based (funds disbursed upon submission of receipts and proof of eligible expenses) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Product development and formulation research - Market research and consumer demand analysis - Product testing and quality assurance activities - Equipment and technology for dairy product development - Regulatory compliance and certification costs - Marketing and promotional materials for new dairy products - Labeling and packaging design incorporating Canadian dairy ingredients - Professional services (engineering, consulting) directly related to product development - Training and capacity-building for product innovation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must demonstrate clear focus on increasing demand for Canadian dairy products or ingredients - Applicants must submit detailed project proposal including timeline and deliverables - Eligible expenses must be incurred after official project approval - Receipts and documentation required for all claimed expenses - Project completion deadline typically 12–24 months (confirm with program) - Regular progress reporting and milestone verification required - Funds must be used exclusively for approved purposes - Preference given to projects with significant commercial potential - Product must ultimately feature Canadian dairy content or ingredients