Agrifood Innov'Action — Knowledge Transfer ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural and agrifood businesses operating in Canada - Cooperatives in the agrifood sector - Producer organizations and associations - Agricultural colleges and research institutions (in partnership with businesses) - Non-profit organizations working in agrifood knowledge dissemination - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in primary agriculture, processing, or distribution - Farming operations seeking to adopt new practices or technologies ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 70% of eligible project costs - Applicant Contribution: Minimum 30% cost-sharing required (cash or in-kind) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Funding Structure: Contribution-based; funds disbursed upon project completion and approval of deliverables - Maximum Project Size: Varies by program stream; confirm with administering body ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Training and capacity-building programs - Workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing events - Development and delivery of educational materials (guides, manuals, videos) - Expert consultant fees for knowledge transfer projects - Technology adoption and demonstration initiatives - Peer-to-peer learning and mentoring programs - Documentation and case studies on new practices - Equipment rental or purchase (if integral to knowledge transfer) - Travel and accommodation for knowledge exchange activities - Facilitation of networks between farmers/businesses and researchers ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Timeline: Project must demonstrate clear, measurable knowledge transfer outcomes - Documentation Requirements: Detailed project plan, budget, and expected deliverables required at application - Reporting: Progress reports and final project evaluation reports mandatory - Audit Rights: Government retains right to audit project expenditures and outcomes - Intellectual Property: Funded knowledge/materials typically must be made publicly accessible or shareable - Matching Contribution: 30% cost-share must be verified and committed before funding release - Project Timeline: Must align with program delivery windows; typical projects span 12-24 months - **Geographic