Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Receive up to 50% of expenses in Government Funding.
The Protein Industries Canada program supports collaborative product or process research, technology development, and export market development projects related to expanding Canada’s plant-based protein sector. As administered by Protein Industries Canada (PIC), the program taps into Innovation Superclusters Initiative (ISI) funding to support businesses and their partners to complete plant protein and plant-based co-product projects.
Funding Amount
Access up to 50% of eligible expenses with no defined maximum contribution. Remaining project funds must be supported by at least two project partners.
Eligible Applicants
A consortium of at minimum two (2) PIC members, at least one of which is an SME as defined by Statistics Canada.
Eligible Activities
Plant-based protein product development, technology development, production efficiency enhancement, and export market development.
Deadline to Apply
Continuous intake. Two-stage application process including an EOI and, if called forward to phase 2, a full application. The project length is 12-48 months.
