Matching Investment Fund (MIF)

The Matching Investment Fund (MIF) offers financial support to Canadian dairy processors to develop and commercialize innovative dairy products or processes. The goal of the program is to stimulate demand for Canadian milk and dairy ingredients by helping companies bring new products to market or improve existing ones.

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Funding Amount

Eligible applicants for the Matching Investment Fund may receive up to 50% of funding to a maximum of $150,000 per project.

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Eligible Applicants

Organizations may qualify if they meet at least one of the following:

  • Dairy processors
  • Finished food manufacturers
  • Food technology centres
  • Related industry groups like milk marketing boards and food processor associations

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Eligible Activities

Consultation Support:

  • Access to expert advice in product development, marketing, food science, dairy science, and food processing.

Product Development:
Covers costs related to:

  • Introducing or using new technologies
  • Running industrial-scale tests
  • Retrofitting production facilities
  • Preparing product samples
  • Improving or testing packaging methods

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Deadline to Apply

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