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Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1
Cost-shared funding for agri-tech upgrades
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 15, 2024
- Closing date : March 28, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $49,999 in cost-shared funding for Stream 1 agri-tech projects. It supports Ontario producers and processors investing in innovative equipment, technology, and processes to improve productivity, food safety, cybersecurity, or energy efficiency.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 15, 2024
- Closing date : March 28, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing new or modified equipment, technology, or machinery for production or manufacturing
- Advanced manufacturing through automation, robotics, or digitization
- Food safety, traceability, cybersecurity, and software-related upgrades that support the project
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Quotes for proposed eligible costs
- CRA Business Number
- Valid Premises ID Number
- Final Report form for claims
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Producers
- Processors
- Ontario-based agri-food businesses
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside Ontario
- Applicants without the required business registrations
- Applicants trying to apply as both producer and processor without separate businesses
Eligible expenses
- New or modified commercially available equipment, technology, and machinery
- Food safety and traceability equipment, software upgrades, and facility or cybersecurity changes
- Third-party expertise and services such as engineering, training, installation, and project management
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project approval or after September 30, 2027
- Application and reporting preparation costs
- Land or building purchase or lease, vehicles, and general farming machinery
- Travel, meals, hotel costs, salaries, wages, and in-kind costs of the recipient
- Ongoing software fees, subscriptions, maintenance, and capital leases
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the intake closes.
- Only complete applications are assessed.
- Eligible applications are evaluated using merit and innovation criteria.
- Applicants are notified by email once a decision is made.
- Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement before receiving payments.
Additional information
- Applications were reviewed after the intake closed, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding decisions were expected within 60 business days of the intake close date.
- The program closed on March 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EST.
- Approved projects must be completed by September 30, 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1?
This program provides up to $49,999 in cost-shared funding for Stream 1 agri-tech projects. It supports Ontario producers and processors investing in innovative equipment, technology, and processes to improve productivity, food safety, cybersecurity, or energy efficiency.
How much funding can be received?
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 28, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 program, you must:
Ontario-based business
Producer or processor
Required business registrations
What expenses are eligible under Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1?
Implementing new or modified equipment, technology, or machinery for production or manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing through automation, robotics, or digitization
Food safety, traceability, cybersecurity, and software-related upgrades that support the project
Who can I contact for more information about the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at admin@adaptcouncil.org or by phone at 1-800-769-3272.
Where is the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 available?
The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 1 program is available the province of Ontario.