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The AgriScience Program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, accelerates innovation in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. Its Projects Component funds pre-commercial applied science and research and development to find solutions to sector challenges.
Program priorities
Research projects must align with at least one of the program's 3 priority areas:
- Climate Change and Environment
- Economic Growth and Development
- Sector Resilience and Societal Challenges
Examples of research areas include climate adaptation, carbon sequestration, value-added products, addressing labour challenges, use of artificial intelligence and big data in agriculture, increasing productivity, and plant and animal health.
Details
- Funding for projects at technology readiness levels 4 to 7 (proof of concept to prototype)
- Cost-sharing between AAFC and approved applicants at a minimum of 50:50
- Non-repayable contributions for industry-led research that may involve partners (academia or science providers)
- Research support from AAFC scientists is also an option
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous individuals and organizations
2-step application process
- Project Summary Form: You must submit a project summary form by email. It is used to assess eligibility based on the mandatory program criteria.
- Full Application: If the project meets the program criteria, you will be invited to submit a full application.
Funding
Funding is available up to $5M per project and $10M per applicant over the program's duration (2023-2028). Increased cost-share ratios are available for the following:
- Not-for-profit organizations with a project focusing on GHG reduction or carbon sequestration may apply for funding of up to 70%
- Indigenous applicants may be eligible for increased cost-share ratios and are encouraged to contact the program for more details
Timeline
Applications will be accepted until funding has been fully committed or if otherwise announced by the program. The program ends March 31, 2028.
For more details, please visit AgriScience-Projects.
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Phone: 1-877-246-4682
Email: aafc.agriscienceprogram-programmeagri-science.aac@agr.gc.ca