grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateApril 25, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateJune 05, 2023
  • grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
grant_single|grantors
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

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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

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

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.

grant_single_labels|projects

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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 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

grant_single_labels|admissibility

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

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.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

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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