Fonds pour l'entrepreneuriat et l'innovation — Agro-tech & Clean Tech Grant ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small businesses operating in agro-technology and/or clean technology sectors - Individual entrepreneurs developing agro-technology or clean technology solutions - Businesses must be Canadian-based (provincial jurisdiction applies based on grant administrator) - Sole proprietors with legitimate business registration - Early-stage startups in eligible technology domains - Not eligible: Large corporations, non-profit organizations (unless operating as social enterprises with commercial revenue streams) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $10,000 CAD - Grant type: Non-repayable contribution - Matching requirement: Likely requires some form of cost-sharing or co-investment (specific ratio not detailed in provided description—verify with administrator) - Repayability: Grant funds are non-repayable; no loan component - Payment structure: Typically disbursed upon milestone completion or project approval ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of agro-technology solutions - Development of clean technology solutions - Research and innovation activities supporting sustainability - Technology development and prototyping - Activities demonstrating social and environmental sustainability improvements - Expenses directly tied to solution development that addresses agricultural or environmental challenges - Note: Detailed expense categories should be confirmed with the administering organization ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Solutions must demonstrably support and improve social and environmental sustainability - Applicant must clearly articulate how the technology addresses agro-tech or clean tech objectives - Project timeline and deliverables must be defined before funding release - Ongoing reporting on project progress and sustainability outcomes typically required - Funds must be used within specified project period (timeline to be confirmed) - Applicant may need to maintain eligible business status throughout funding period - Potential requirement to document and report on social/environmental impact achieved