
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3
- Closing date : March 28, 2024
Overview
The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative is designed to boost growth and productivity in the agri-food sector by supporting innovation, advanced manufacturing, improved food safety, enhanced cybersecurity, and energy efficiency, with projects eligible for funding up to $100,000 depending on the stream. The program is delivered through three streams focusing on varying scopes of innovation and energy cost savings.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Closing date : March 28, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Ontario
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next steps
Activities funded
This grant is intended to enhance energy efficiency within the agri-food sector by supporting projects that focus on optimizing energy use and reducing energy costs. The eligible projects aim to integrate advanced technologies that lead to substantial energy savings.
- Implementation of energy-efficient technologies in agricultural operations.
- Installation of renewable energy systems to power agri-food facilities.
- Retrofitting existing equipment to improve energy efficiency.
- Development of automated systems for energy management.
- Research into innovative energy-saving techniques within the agri-food sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative targets entities within the agri-food sector that aim to enhance innovation, productivity, food safety, cybersecurity, and energy efficiency.
- Agri-food businesses that develop or implement innovative technological solutions.
- Companies involved in advanced manufacturing processes within the agri-food industry.
- Organizations focused on improving food safety measures.
- Entities that enhance cybersecurity within the agri-food sector.
- Businesses that aim to improve energy efficiency in agri-food operations.
Eligible expenses
This initiative aims to boost the agri-food sector's growth and productivity by promoting technological advancements and operational improvements. Eligible projects encompass efforts in innovation, advanced manufacturing, food safety, cyber security, and energy efficiency.
- Development and implementation of innovative agri-tech solutions to enhance productivity.
- Adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques to improve output quality and efficiency.
- Upgradation of food safety measures to meet current regulatory standards and consumer trust.
- Enhancements in cyber security protocols to protect sensitive agri-food data.
- Initiatives focused on reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency within agri-food operations.
Additional information
This grant provides support for agricultural technology advancements in Ontario, focusing on energy cost reduction, growth, and productivity. It includes financial aid up to 35% of eligible costs for specific energy-efficient projects.
- Up to $100,000 funding per project, with a total project cost of $285,715.
- Eligible activities include purchasing and installing new or refurbished energy-efficient equipment and technologies.
- Independent expert services for project management and staff training are also eligible.
- Applications are accepted via the AAC’s online portal and must be submitted by March 28, 2024.
- Projects must be completed by September 30, 2027, with reimbursement requests submitted periodically.
- Eligibility requirements include being an authorized entity in Ontario with a valid business number and enterprise identification number.
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