Soutien aux exportations bioalimentaires ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the biofood/bioalimentaire sector - Private corporations legally constituted in Quebec - Sole proprietors operating a biofood business in Quebec - Businesses with established export capacity or export readiness - Companies whose primary operations are based in Quebec - Enterprises not in receivership or bankruptcy proceedings ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $100,000 CAD per applicant - Cost-sharing ratio: Up to 50% of eligible expenses covered by the grant - Applicant responsibility: Minimum 50% of project costs must be funded by the business - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not a loan) - Funding form: Direct financial contribution for approved activities ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Market research and analysis for export markets outside Quebec - Trade missions and participation in international trade shows - Export marketing and promotional activities (branding, advertising in target markets) - Development of export marketing materials (catalogs, digital content, packaging translation) - Regulatory compliance and certification costs for export markets - Product adaptation or reformulation to meet export market requirements - Professional consulting services related to export strategy and market entry - Training and capacity-building for export-focused staff - Digital commerce platform development for international sales ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility verification: Applicant must demonstrate viable export potential - Project timeline: Activities must be completed within an agreed timeframe (typically 12-24 months) - Market focus: Supported activities must target markets outside Quebec - Documentation requirements: Detailed project plan, budget breakdown, and export strategy must be submitted - Progress reporting: Regular reporting on milestones and expense claims required throughout project duration - Matching funds: Applicant must secure and document their 50% co-investment before funding release - Final deliverables: Export strategy implementation