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AgriInnovate Program

AgriInnovate Program

Government Funding

Category

Agriculture

Provider

Government of Canada

Funding amount

The maximum Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) contribution toward a project will normally not exceed $5,000,000. The program may provide an additional 10% on the cost-share ratio (AAFC — 60%  : You — 40%) where the majority of the organization (more than 50%) is owned or led by one or more under-represented groups.

Applicants from under-represented groups can contact the program for more details. Under-represented groups are:

Indigenous Peoples
Youth
Women
Visible minorities
Persons with disabilities
2SLGBTQI+

About 

Program objective
The program provides repayable contributions to incent targeted commercialization, demonstration and/or adoption of commercial-ready innovative technologies and processes that increase agricultural and agri-food sector competitiveness and sustainability benefits.

Applicants

Stage 1. Complete and submit the project summary form
Access your program information
Choose a secure sign-in method
Sign in (or Sign up)
Start a new application process
Download the AgriInnovate Program Project Summary Form to your computer
The project summary form will help you determine your project's eligibility and alignment with the program's criteria and priorities.
The project summary form PDF link is available when you access your program information.
Note: To download the PDF on your computer, right click on the PDF link and save the file.
Complete and save the form on your computer
Upload the completed form and additional information you would like to give
Complete the Pre-screening details
Submit your form
If your project summary form is deemed to meet the priorities of the program, you may be invited to go to stage 2 of the application process.

This stage will begin a discussion between you and program staff about the project.

If you need help to complete and submit the project summary form, please contact the AAFC Contact Centre.

Stage 2. Complete and submit the program application form
If you are invited to stage 2 of the application process, you will have access to complete the AgriInnovate Program Application Form online.

Access your program information
Choose a secure sign-in method
Sign in
Complete the AgriInnovate Program Application Form online
Download the following form to your computer
Required: Detailed Project Budget
Complete and save the Detailed Project Budget form on your computer
Upload the Detailed Project Budget form and the following required documents:
Required: Business plan
Required: Organizational chart
Required: Diagram of your organization's corporate structure
Required: Audited or Reviewed Engagement Financial statements
Required: Pro Forma Financial Statements
Required: Signed copies of all financing agreements related to the project financing plan
Required: Market research studies and/or letters of supports
Required: Organization's Certificate or Articles of Incorporation
Required, if applicable: Alternative proof of legal status for Indigenous organizations
Required: Quotes, estimates and/or contracts
Required: Copies of all regulatory permits and/or patents required to undertake the project
Required: Copy of any inter-company or other agreements impacting the proposed project
Required: Detailed project budget
Complete all the application details
Submit your complete application
Learn more about the documents you must submit with your project application form.

If you need help to complete and submit the application form, please contact the AAFC Contact Centre.

Deadline

Not specified

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