AgriInnovate Program
Programme Agri-innovation
Status not published
Continuous intake under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership until funds are fully committed.
Repayable contributions of up to CAD 10 million per project, normally covering up to 50% of eligible costs, to commercialise or adopt agri-innovations.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
public · national
Deadline: Open all year — Continuous intake under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership until funds are fully committed.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: agri, manufacturing
- Stage: Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
For-profit organisations, co-operatives and Indigenous groups in the agriculture, agri-food or agri-based products sector.
How to apply
- Submit a project summary form.
- AAFC screens and invites a full application.
- Full application with detailed budget and repayment plan.
- Contribution agreement.
What you will need
- Project summary form
- Detailed budget
- Financial statements
- Environmental and regulatory compliance information
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agriinnovate · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: agriculture.canada.ca
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