Co-packing Capacity Building
The Capital Infrastructure and Investments program supports the growth and expansion of Manitoba’s agri-processing sector. The program helps applicants with capital investment purchases for modernization and capacity-building activities that enhance efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability, by providing access to:
• The development and implementation of new technologies
• New markets through the implementation of quality control measures
• Streamlined and better managed operations, increased efficiency, and increased profitability by integrating company operations
• New revenue streams associated with offering co-packing services
• Co-packing services for brand owners who may not own their own agriprocessing capacity
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Funding
Amount
Up to $50,000
Funding %:
50%
Eligible Applicants
Processors, Farmers
Eligible
Purposes
Supports agri-processors and brand owners by funding equipment and professional services for scaling operations and accessing Manitoba co-packers.
Such As:
• Capital assets, equipment and systems directly attributable to developing or
growing co-packing revenue stream for processors.
• Professional and subcontracted fees associated with development, design,
implementation, and installation.
• Equipment used for preparing, producing or packaging a product that supports
the transformation of raw inputs by physical or chemical means into a higher
value food, beverage or agri-product
• Ancillary components of eligible equipment including necessary stand-alone
software, transportation, physical installation, professional installation (plumbing,
electrical, gas connections), and training directly related to operating new
equipment
• Materials handling and conveyance systems (e.g., conveyor systems, process
pipes, and augers)
• Deposit towards eligible equipment that is paid before the application date and
included as part of the total expense to acquire that equipment
• Rented equipment that contributes to project completion
• Professional services related to on-site initial commissioning, calibration,
demonstration, and training for new equipment and/or software implemented
• Professional services that contribute to the design and completion of an eligible project
• Fixed overhead for production operations (not including management or
administration fees) can be included as an eligible project expense
Deadline
to Apply
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