The program helps create and support "broker" organizations and activities working between the agricultural sector, industry, government and universities to accelerate the identification of new strategic innovation opportunities.
The program will:
Example organizations or entities that are eligible:
These organizations must represent or involve agriculture to be eligible for consideration. Organizations can apply by sending a Letter of Intent (two-page initial proposal) to the Agricultural Policy Framework's Science and Innovation Director.
2008-03-31
This contribution program supports a limited number of broker organizations activities in various sectors and regions to engage in agriculturally-based, value-chain activities.
The organizations will build links and identify opportunities to accelerate innovation across the value chain in areas of commercial and scientific promise for Canada, these resulting in new market opportunities for higher value, agri-based products and processes.
The organizations will engage in two key activities:
Quebec Contact(s):
Claude
Bernard
Assistant Director
Science and Technological Innovation
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec
9th Floor
200 Ste-Foy Avenue
Québec, Quebec
G1R 4X6
Telephone: 418-380-2100 ext. 3288
Fax: 418-380-2162
Toll-free (information): 1-888 222-MAPA (6272)
E-mail: claude.bernard@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca