A STRUCTURED SUPPORT APPROACH FOR IINNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION BASED ON THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF INSTITUTIONS
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Quebec agri-food companies, great opportunities may be available to you in the public institutional market!
There is a desire to see more locally sourced products used in the health, education, and other public sectors. However, to achieve this effectively, it is important to consider the specific needs of food services and their clients while understanding their supply realities.
For the 2026-2027 cohort, the HUMAMI Centre will select 10 new companies that wish to further develop this market:
Training, activities and networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the institutional environment
Privileged information from institutions about your current offer
An analysis of the data regarding the requested volumes and formats
Personalized meetings to help you better develop your adaptation and marketing strategy
To be represented by a team of ambassadors for your Quebec products
INTEGRATED AND ADAPTED APPROACH TO PROMOTE
THE chances of success OF EACH COMPANY
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IN
COHORT
FAMILIARIZATION &
REFLEXIONS
BY
COMPANY
ORIENTATION &
ADAPTATION
WITH THE ECOSYSTEM
NETWORK &
BROADCAST
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Participating in practical activities = reflection
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Acquire knowledge and explore the tools
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Understanding the environment, actors and specific features
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Developing skills
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Share experiences/learn from others
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Target the products to be replaced
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Diversify the current offering
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Identify avenues for adaptation/development
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Integrating needs and expectations into the adaptation
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Highlighting the products distinctive features
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Be part of a collaborative movement
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Benefit from the cohort's energy
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Build connections between stakeholders
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Build networks with businesses/institutions
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Offer objective promotional/presentation tools
SELECTION CRITERIA
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Quebec-based company with at least one retail product
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Capacity for adaptation/internal development
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Resource available to participate in activities and follow-ups
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Capacity to provide a continuous and reliable supply
(approximately $6,250 + taxes)
Paid by the company
With the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) and within the framework of the National Strategy for the Purchase of Quebec Foods (SNAAQ), the HUMAMI Centre supports Quebec companies in their process of adapting their offering and accessing the public institutional market.
COLLABORATE TO BRING SUPPLY AND DEMAND CLOSER
COMPANIES
Analyze the current offering, highlight the products with the greatest potential for this clientele, identify the most important purchasing and satisfaction criteria to guide changes and present a suitable offer.
Enabling companies to develop or increase market share
COHORT - 2025-2026
INSTITUTIONS
Discuss with the various key players their current supply, understand their realities, identify issues or problems and try to explore possible solutions.
Contributing to the achievement of
Quebec food purchase targets
PROMOTE SATISFACTION OF ALL USERS, STRENGTHEN FOOD AUTONOMY AND MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS FOR THE QUEBEC AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY.
Group purchasing and calls for tenders
Importance of logistics and distribution
Patient menu, Cafeteria,
Vending machines
Suitable texture and specific needs
Process optimization
Consistency, security and satisfaction
Caterers and concessionaires will be present.
Discoveries, new products and trends
Competition with external offerings to the institution
Food policy and adaptation to customers
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
HIGHER EDUCATION
SECTORS PRIMARILY TARGETED BY THE PROJECT
OTHER SECTORS THAT COULD BENEFIT FROM THE OFFER
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Daycare centers
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School boards, elementary schools and high schools
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Private seniors' residences (RPA)
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Transport companies (ferries, trains, airports, planes, bus stops)
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States-owned company cafeterias (Loto-Québec, Hydro-Québec, etc.)
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Tourist attractions (ski resorts, museums, zoos, etc.)
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Municipalities (libraries, swimming pools, theatres, arenas and other sports facilities)
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Municipal, provincial (Sépaq) and national (Parks Canada) parks
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Correctional services, national defense, mines
Here are the webinars on the food offerings of the different cohorts 👇
60 QUEBEC COMPANIES SUPPORTED SO FAR
2025-2026
COHORT 4
2024-2025
COHORT 3
COHORT 2
2023-2024
COHORT 1
2022-2023
60 QUEBEC COMPANIES SUPPORTED SO FAR
Download the discovery workbooks by clicking on them👇
2025-2026
COHORT 4
2024-2025
COHORT 3
2023-2024
COHORT 2
2022-2023
COHORT 1
60 QUEBEC COMPANIES SUPPORTED SO FAR
Here are the webinars on the food offerings of the different cohorts 👇
2024-2025 | Webinar 1 - Issues related to your realities and new proposals
52:02
2024-2025 | Webinar 2 - Suggestions related to your missions
53:24
2024-2025 | Webinar 3 - For everyone: from discovery to community-building activities
45:23
2024-2023 | 2024 Webinar - Discover products adapted to the public institutional environment of the 2nd cohort
1:03:36
2023-2022 | Discover Quebec products designed for public institutions
36:10
