AGRI INNOVER key parameters.
Who qualifies for AGRI INNOVER?
- Quebec agricultural producers with innovative production projects
- Agri-food companies developing new products or processes
- Agricultural cooperatives and industry groups with innovation initiatives
- Technology companies partnering with Quebec agricultural producers
What AGRI INNOVER funds.
- Development and adoption of innovative agricultural production methods
- New crop varieties, breeding programs, or production system pilots
- Technology adoption for precision agriculture and efficiency improvement
- Development of new agri-food products with novel characteristics
- Environmental innovation: reduced inputs, carbon sequestration, sustainable practices
- Collaborative R&D between producers and research institutions
What costs are covered?
- R&D and pilot project costs
- Technology acquisition for innovation projects
- External expertise and consulting for innovation projects
- Equipment required for agricultural innovation demonstrations
- Training directly related to innovative technology adoption
Frequently asked questions about AGRI INNOVER
What is AGRI INNOVER?
AGRI INNOVER is a MAPAQ Quebec program supporting innovation in agriculture and agri-food. It funds development and adoption of innovative production methods, new agri-food products, precision agriculture technology, and environmental innovation by Quebec producers and processors.
Who is eligible for AGRI INNOVER?
Quebec agricultural producers, agri-food companies, agricultural cooperatives, and technology companies partnering with Quebec producers are eligible. Projects must involve genuine agricultural innovation — new products, new processes, or significant technology adoption.
Can SR&ED be combined with AGRI INNOVER?
Yes. Qualifying R&D within an agricultural innovation project can generate SR&ED credits, while AGRI INNOVER covers the broader project implementation. Expense segregation ensures no double-counting. Hubvention models the SR&ED + AGRI INNOVER combination for each mandate.
Does AGRI INNOVER cover precision agriculture?
Yes. Precision agriculture technology adoption — sensors, IoT, GPS guidance, variable rate application systems, drone imaging — is a key focus area for AGRI INNOVER, reflecting Quebec's agricultural modernization priorities.
Can AGRI INNOVER be combined with PADAAR?
AGRI INNOVER (innovation focus) and PADAAR (digital platform adoption focus) target complementary aspects of agricultural advancement. For projects with both innovation and digitization dimensions, a combination may be possible with proper activity segregation.
What is the minimum project size for AGRI INNOVER?
AGRI INNOVER does not have a rigid published minimum. Projects should represent meaningful agricultural innovation investments. MAPAQ assesses each project on its innovation merit and potential impact on Quebec's agricultural sector.
How does Hubvention support AGRI INNOVER applications?
Hubvention manages the full AGRI INNOVER mandate: sector eligibility audit, innovation project structuring, budget aligned with MAPAQ criteria, narrative preparation, and application submission. We stack AGRI INNOVER with SR&ED and PADAAR where applicable.
Is AGRI INNOVER available across all Quebec agricultural regions?
Yes. AGRI INNOVER is available to agricultural producers and processors throughout all Quebec regions, including major production areas like Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, Estrie, and Laurentides.