Back to case studies
Food Processing / AI

Automation & Product Innovation Strategy

NutriQuebec$2.85M Secured
$2.85M
Total Value
$1.08M
Leverage
< 4 ans
ROI

Executive Summary

A Québec-based food processing company wanted to launch a new health line, automate production, and integrate AI for quality control. The project aimed for a 35% capacity increase and waste reduction.

Strategic Objectives

Launch new value-added product line

Automate manufacturing line

Integrate AI for quality control

Increase capacity by 35%

Investment Scope

Line Robotization

$750K
  • Packing robot
  • Smart conveying
  • Programming

AI & Vision

$1.2M
  • High-precision cameras
  • AI Software
  • MES Integration

R&D New Line

$900K
  • Health reformulation
  • Lab testing
  • Market studies

Financial Structuring

How we optimized capital deployment.

Total Investment$2.85M
Net Effective: ~$1,770,000
SUBSIDIZED
$150,000

MAPAQ - Transformation

50% of equipment expenses.

$480,000

NGEN (Supergrappe)

40% of AI vision project.

$450,000

Programmes Innovation (PAS)

Health line R&D support.

Deployment Timeline

Months 1-3

Design & Diagnostic

Months 4-10

Robotization

Months 8-16

AI Deployment

Months 18-24

Market Launch

Strategic Impact

Operational

  • +35% production capacity
  • -18% material waste

Financial

  • Gross margin +6-9%
  • Accelerated ROI < 4 years

Ready to scale?

Find out how much you can get.

Calculate now

Ready to stop leaving
money on the table?

Join 1,000+ Canadian businesses that discovered their grant potential. Your first match is free.

Start free — see your potential

No credit card required · Results in 3 minutes · Cancel anytime