2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Canada
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
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- grant_single|openingDateApril 25, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateJune 5, 2023
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
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- Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
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Support for research and innovation projects that will generate solutions leading to enhanced production efficiency including adoption of automation such as implementation of robotics, data-based decision making, and validation of new technologies through
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This grant aims to promote technological advancements in agri-food production through a $5 million allocation, supporting various eligible projects aligned with identified priority areas. However, specific financing modalities for potential recipients have not been disclosed in the available information.
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This grant focuses on technological advancements in the agri-food sector, emphasizing environmental sustainability and production efficiency. Eligible activities include research and development of systems that enhance automation, data utilization, and the validation of new technologies in agricultural settings.
- Implementation of robotics and automation in agricultural production.
- Data-driven decision-making tools to improve production efficiency.
- Validation and demonstration of new technologies through smart farms.
- Development of technologies aimed at measuring and increasing carbon capture.
- Creation of systems and innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Projects improving land, soil health, water, and air quality in relation to agriculture.
- Enhancements in food safety, quality, and primary processing of agri-food products.
- Development of cybersecurity measures for agriculture and agri-food production.
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$ 75,000
Research on sustainable pest management techniques in apple orchards
$ 150,000
Developing a data-driven decision-making platform for precision agriculture
$ 150,000
Implementing automation and robotics in dairy farming for enhanced animal welfare
$ 90,000
Cybersecurity solutions for protecting data integrity in agri-food production systems
$ 120,000
Developing an advanced traceability system for organic produce supply chains
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are defined by the types of projects and species that qualify for consideration.
- Projects must focus on automation, digital technologies, and demonstration in agri-food production.
- Eligible project topics include agricultural production and efficiency, food safety, technology for carbon capture, reduction in GHG emissions, and impacts on land, soil health, water, and air quality.
- Crops eligible for this competition are cereal and grain crops, forage crops, fruit crops, oil seed crops (excluding hemp), and vegetable crops.
- Animal species eligible include bovine (beef and dairy cattle, bison), porcine, poultry, ovine, caprine, bees, and alternate livestock species (elk, deer, moose), and production of their primary products.
- Secondary food products, packaging, sensory science, genomics, traditional breeding methods, CRISPR, and aquaculture projects are not eligible.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are specific types of companies eligible for the CAAIN 2023 Open Call grant:
- Canadian agri-food producers
- Agricultural technology companies
- Research institutions focusing on agri-food production
- Agri-food innovation startups
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This grant does not explicitly exclude any industries or company statuses based on the provided context. However, certain project topics are deemed ineligible for funding.
- Projects focused on secondary food products.
- Projects involved in packaging.
- Research or innovations in sensory science.
- Projects using traditional breeding methods.
- CRISPR technology projects.
- Projects related to aquaculture.
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This grant supports projects that aim to advance automation and digital technologies in agri-food production, emphasizing environmental sustainability and efficiency. Eligible activities prioritize innovative solutions that enhance production processes and improve ecological outcomes.
- Research in environmental sustainability, focusing on ESG factors and carbon capture in agriculture.
- Innovation in technologies aimed at increasing production efficiency and traceability.
- Development of solutions for food safety and quality enhancement.
- Advancements in primary processing of agri-food commodities.
- Implementation of cybersecurity solutions tailored to agriculture and agri-food sectors.
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- Step 1: Review Program Guide
- Download and read the Program Guide from the CAAIN website to understand project eligibility and application requirements.
- Step 2: Complete Expression of Interest (EOI) Form
- Access the EOI Form through the CAAIN website.
- Fill out the form carefully, providing all requested information about your project.
- Step 3: Prepare Financial Workbook
- Download the Financial Workbook template provided by CAAIN.
- Complete the workbook with detailed financial information related to your proposed project.
- Step 4: Submit EOI and Financial Workbook
- Ensure that both the EOI Form and Financial Workbook are completed and signed.
- Email your submission to info@caain.ca before the deadline.
- Step 5: Await Invitation for Full Project Proposal
- If your EOI is successful, expect an invitation on June 26, 2023, to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- Step 6: Submit Full Project Proposal (FPP)
- Prepare your detailed Full Project Proposal as instructed in the invitation.
- Submit the FPP by August 08, 2023.
- Step 7: Receive Notice of Decision
- Await the notice of the decision regarding your application in September 2023.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- CAAIN will not accept partial, incomplete, or late submissions, emphasizing the importance of timely and complete application submissions.
- Applicants are encouraged to complete their submissions well in advance of deadlines to avoid last-minute issues.
- Program Managers are available to assist with questions via email, providing support and guidance to applicants throughout the application process.
- The competition timeline is subject to change at CAAIN's discretion, highlighting the need for applicants to stay updated on potential schedule changes.
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info@caain.ca