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Technology Leadership Program

Technology Leadership Program

Funds collaborative plant-protein research and production projects in Canada through partner-led co-investment.

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Protein Industries Canada (PIC) is one of Canada's federally funded Global Innovation Clusters, backed by a cumulative federal commitment of up to $323 million across two rounds. The Technology Leadership Program (TLP) is PIC's primary co-investment mechanism, reimbursing up to 45% of eligible project costs for collaborative consortia developing and commercializing plant-based protein technologies…

What this grant funds

Plant-based protein: Genetics, Crops, Ingredients, Products. Active fermentation-focused call (May 2026).

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.55%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 150M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.proteinindustriescanada.ca