Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural businesses (farms, producers) - Agri-food companies and processors - Agri-product manufacturers - Agri-science enterprises and research organizations - Sole proprietors operating in agriculture sector - Partnerships and corporations in eligible sectors - Co-operatives and producer groups - Research institutions focused on agriculture ### 💰 Funding Details - Research & Development Stream: Up to $60,000 - Agricultural Innovation Acceleration Stream: Up to $60,000 - Technology Development & Demonstration Stream: Up to $30,000 - Total Maximum Funding: Up to $150,000 across all three streams - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subject to program terms) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in grant description (verify with program administrator) - Funding Structure: Multiple streams allowing applicants to pursue different project types simultaneously ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Research & Development: - R&D project costs and personnel - Equipment and materials for research - Testing and evaluation activities Agricultural Innovation Acceleration: - Implementation of new farming techniques - Process improvements and optimization - Innovation adoption and scaling activities Technology Development & Demonstration: - Development of new agricultural technologies - Technology testing and pilot projects - Demonstration projects to showcase innovations - Technology implementation and deployment costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must align with agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, or agri-science sectors - Applicants may apply across multiple streams simultaneously - Recipients must demonstrate commitment to project completion - Projects must show clear agricultural benefit and innovation potential - Compliance with program reporting and accountability requirements required - Funds must be used within specified project timelines - Recipients may be required to share results and demonstrate outcomes - Project milestones and deliverables must be met to maintain funding eligibility - (Verify specific timelines, reporting schedules, and performance metrics with program administrator)