Agri-tech Innovation Program — Early Adopters Stream ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural businesses (farms, producers, agricultural enterprises) - Agri-businesses and agricultural service providers - Must be registered Canadian businesses - Must demonstrate active involvement in agricultural production or services - Sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations all eligible - Must be in good standing with federal and provincial tax authorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 per applicant - Cost Coverage: Covers up to 35% of total project costs - Minimum Project Value: $150,000 - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (forgivable funding) - Cost Sharing: Applicant must fund minimum 65% of project costs from own resources or other sources - No matching requirements beyond the 65% applicant contribution ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Advanced production technology (machinery, equipment, systems) - Automation technology for agricultural operations - Technology adoption and implementation costs - Equipment installation and integration - Training and onboarding for new technology systems - Biosecurity and contamination prevention measures - Technology directly supporting COVID-19 risk mitigation in agricultural operations ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must demonstrate clear adoption of advanced agri-tech solutions - Technology must support operational resilience and disease prevention (COVID-19 related) - Minimum project investment of $150,000 required to qualify - Grant funds cannot exceed 35% of eligible project costs - Applicants must provide evidence of funding for remaining 65% of costs - Technology must be operational and integrated by project completion deadline - Receipts and proof of expenditure required for all claimed costs - Grant disbursement typically occurs upon project completion and documentation review - Funds must be used within the specified project timeline - Compliance with all federal and provincial agriculture and business regulations required