The general objective of the "Innovation bioalimentaire 2023-2028" program is to strengthen innovation in the Quebec biofood sector.
More specifically, the program pursues the following objectives:
- Increase the performance of the research and innovation environment in Quebec's biofood sector by strengthening centers of expertise in terms of research capacity and intensity.
- Develop new knowledge to meet the need for innovation in Quebec’s biofood sector.
- Increase the integration, by Quebec biofood companies, of research results by supporting their transfer and dissemination.
The program includes 5 components, namely: financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations; applied research, experimental development, and technological adaptation; business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector; financial support for innovation partnership initiatives; and finally support for knowledge transfer and dissemination.
To find out more, visit the MAPAQ "Programme Innovation bioalimentaire 2023-2028" web page.