Greenhouse Technology Network ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Greenhouse operators and horticultural businesses - Technology companies specializing in agricultural solutions - Research institutions and universities with greenhouse-related programs - Collaborative consortiums combining any of the above entities - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the greenhouse sector - Not-for-profit organizations focused on agricultural innovation ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount varies based on project scope and collaborative partnership structure - Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Typically requires cost-sharing or matching contributions from participating organizations - Matching ratio varies by program stream and partner type - Funding supports shared research and development initiatives across multiple partners ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development activities for new greenhouse technologies - Personnel costs for R&D teams and technical staff - Equipment and instrumentation for testing and prototyping - Technology adoption and implementation costs - Feasibility studies and pilot projects - Collaborative research between industry and academic partners - Knowledge transfer and technology commercialization activities - Trials and validation of innovative solutions ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must involve genuine collaboration between greenhouse businesses and technology partners - Research institutions or eligible research organizations should be engaged - Clear milestones and deliverables must be defined in project proposals - Regular reporting and progress tracking required throughout funding period - Participating organizations must demonstrate commitment through matching contributions - Intellectual property sharing agreements may be required among partners - Results and learnings should be disseminated to benefit the broader greenhouse industry - Compliance with federal funding accountability requirements mandatory