Processing Equipment
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
50% on the first $50,000, then 10% up to max of $2.5M
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, Processors
Eligible
Purposes
Includes equipment that transforms raw inputs into value-added goods, scales production, boosts productivity, or automates processes using new technologies.
Such as:
Equipment for converting raw inputs into higher-value food, beverage, or agri-products
Machinery for preparing, producing, packaging, forming, fractionating, or decorticating products
Tools supporting the commercialization of new products, technologies, or processes
Ancillary components including software, physical and professional installation, platforms, and related training
Facility modifications related to equipment installation
Material handling systems such as conveyors, process pipes, augers, and pallet jacks
Fixed, process-related storage vessels (e.g., climate-controlled)
Integrated food safety equipment as part of larger projects
Equipment deposits paid before application that count toward total eligible costs
Rented equipment contributing to project completion
Professional services for commissioning, training, feasibility studies, design, and consultation
Fixed overhead related to production (excluding administration and management fees)
Deadline
to Apply
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