Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs and other private companies) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural sector - Agricultural cooperatives and producer organizations - Research institutions and universities partnering with commercial entities - Applicants must have a primary place of business in Canada - Must demonstrate active involvement in agricultural operations or agri-tech development - Sole proprietors and partnerships may be eligible if structured as qualifying business entities ### 💰 Funding Details - Contribution Model: Non-repayable financial contribution (grant, not a loan) - Typical Grant Range: Varies by project scope; generally $100,000 to $2+ million depending on innovation scale - Matching Requirements: Applicant must contribute a minimum cost-share (typically 25–50% of eligible project costs, depending on company size and project risk) - Eligible Cost Basis: Contribution is calculated as a percentage of approved eligible expenses - Funding Duration: Multi-year projects supported (typically 2–4 years) - No Repayment Required: Non-repayable contribution; funds do not need to be returned ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & Development payroll: Scientist, engineer, and technician salaries directly tied to project work - Technology development and prototyping: Equipment, materials, and testing costs for clean technology development - Green energy innovation: Solar, wind, biogas, thermal systems, or energy efficiency solutions for farm operations - Precision agriculture tools: Sensors, data analytics platforms, automation systems, and IoT integration - Bioeconomy projects: Value-added agricultural products, biofuels, bio-based materials, and waste-to-resource conversion - Third-party consulting and expertise: Engineering, technical, and specialized advisory services - Intellectual property protection: Patent and trademark filing costs - Pilot project costs: Field trials, demonstration sites, and validation activities - Equipment and capital purchases (if integral to project deliverables) - Training and knowledge transfer directly