Propulser l'innovation du RCIA ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the food and beverage sector - Food research and innovation organizations aligned with RCIA (Réseau de Centres d'Innovation Agroalimentaire) objectives - Private corporations with demonstrated food innovation initiatives - Agricultural and food processing businesses seeking to advance research capabilities - Organizations must be based in or have operations in Canada - Applicants should demonstrate commitment to addressing technical barriers in food innovation ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant type: Non-repayable funding (grant, not a loan) - Funding structure: Project-based financial support for eligible costs - Matching requirements: Likely requires cost-sharing or co-investment (specific ratio not detailed in available description) - Award size: Not specified in provided information; varies by project scope and organizational capacity - Repayability: Grant funds do not require repayment upon successful project completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development (R&D) payroll for food innovation projects - Technical testing and experimentation costs to overcome innovation barriers - Equipment and technology necessary for food research activities - Project management and coordination expenses - Consulting and specialized expertise to address technical challenges - Innovation activity costs directly supporting food sector advancement - Costs associated with removing technical obstacles that impede project objectives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must address specific technical barriers or challenges in food innovation - Funds must support research and innovation activities within the food and beverage sector - Progress reporting required throughout project execution - Organizations must demonstrate alignment with RCIA network objectives - Projects must have clear innovation outcomes and measurable results - Eligible costs must be directly tied to project deliverables - Applicants should document how funding advances their innovation capabilities - Compliance with RCIA program guidelines and funding agreement terms mandatory