Industries des protéines Canada — Projets de technologies ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Member organizations of Protein Industries Canada (mandatory requirement) - Collaborative project partners (must include multiple collaborators) - Private sector companies in protein innovation - Research institutions and post-secondary organizations (as collaborators) - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the protein sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 45% of eligible project expenses - Repayability: Grant funding (non-repayable) - Matching Requirement: Collaborators responsible for minimum 55% of project costs through co-funding - Grant Structure: Project-based funding for collaborative initiatives ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Creation and development of protein technologies - Genetic research and development - Crop cultivation and improvement projects - Ingredient innovation and development - Product development and commercialization - Collaborative project management and coordination - Research and technology implementation costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandatory Membership: All collaborators must be active members of Protein Industries Canada - Collaboration Requirement: Projects must involve multiple participating organizations - Focus Areas: Projects limited to creation, genetics, cultures, ingredients, and products within protein sector - Cost-Sharing: Applicants must secure and document co-funding for 55% minimum of project budget - Eligible Expenses Only: Claims limited to pre-approved expense categories - Progress Reporting: Milestone-based funding releases contingent on project progress verification