Support for biofood exports

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-registered businesses operating in the biofood sector - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are prioritized - Companies must be based in Quebec or have Quebec operations - Sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations are eligible - Non-profit organizations engaged in biofood production may qualify - Applicants must demonstrate active export intent or current export operations ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $100,000 per applicant - Contribution rate: Up to 50% of eligible expenses - Funding type: Non-repayable financial contribution (grant) - Matching requirement: Applicant must fund a minimum of 50% of project costs - No loan component: This is a grant-based program with no repayment obligations - Payment structure: Funds typically distributed upon project approval and milestone completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Export market research and feasibility studies - International marketing and promotional activities - Trade show participation and exhibition costs - Export-related product certification and compliance testing - Digital marketing and e-commerce platform development for export markets - International business development travel - Export logistics and supply chain optimization - Translation and localization services for export materials - Consultation fees for export strategy development - Market diversification initiatives outside Quebec ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic focus: Activities must target markets outside Quebec - Market diversification: Projects must demonstrate intent to diversify export markets - Capacity building: Activities must strengthen export capacity and competitiveness - Eligible sector: Business must operate in the biofood/organic food sector - Documentation requirements: Detailed project plan and budget breakdown required - Progress reporting: Regular milestone reporting and proof of expense claims - Matching funds: Applicant contribution must be demonstrated and tracked - Project timeline: Must align with program timelines and funding cycles - Compliance: All activities must comply with Canadian export regulations and Quebec business standards