Protein Industries Canada — Technology projects

For companies working in Canada’s plant-based food and ingredient space, moving a promising technology from concept to commercialization often requires collaboration, capital, and industry-wide alignment. The Protein Industries Canada Technology Projects program is designed to support exactly that kind of innovation, helping businesses across agriculture, food and beverage, and life sciences turn ideas into scalable solutions that strengthen Canada’s protein ecosystem.

Delivered nationally by Protein Industries Canada, this program supports collaborative technology projects that advance plant-based genetics, crops, ingredients, or finished products. Funding is provided as a non-repayable contribution that can cover up to roughly 45% of eligible project costs, with total support varying based on project scope and partnership structure. Projects are expected to involve multiple partners, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and to demonstrate clear value across the plant-based value chain. There is also a strong emphasis on sustainability outcomes, commercialization potential, and building long-term economic impact within Canada’s agri-food sector.

Technology projects may be submitted on an ongoing basis or in response to specific calls, giving businesses flexibility to propose initiatives that align with industry needs and Protein Industries Canada’s objectives. For organizations considering a consortium-based project in plant protein innovation, understanding how this program works in practice is an important next step. Exploring the full details can help determine whether your project is a good fit and how to position it for success.