Protein Industries Canada – Agri-Food Supercluster
Also known as: Protein Industries Canada
One of Canada's Global Innovation Clusters for agri-food. The official ISED program page (checked 2026-07-10) states total funding of 'up to $323M' — this differs from the previously-cited '$150M renewed for 2023–2028 / $173M co-invested across 55 projects' figures, which trace to 2023 press coverage, not the current official page; the discrepancy is unreconciled. Funds collaborative projects that grow Canada's plant-based protein, crop ingredient, and agri-food innovation sectors. Projects must involve at least one Canadian processor/manufacturer and deliver commercial outcomes. Dollar-for-dollar industry matching required.
Who qualifies
- Project must advance Canada's plant protein, agri-food ingredient, or crop improvement sector
- Collaborative project: minimum one industry partner (processor, manufacturer, or agtech company)
- Minimum 1:1 industry matching contribution required
- R&D or commercialization projects with a clear path to Canadian economic impact
- Technology development, crop breeding, genomics, processing, and digital ag all eligible
- Canadian company or research institution required as lead applicant
- Multi-million-dollar collaborative projects are the norm
Typical applicant
Agtech companies, crop science innovators, plant-based food developers, genomics companies working on crop improvement — especially those with industry partners or university collaborations in Canada
Verified against the official program page as of 2026-07-10. Programs change — always confirm current details with the program office before committing project spend.