grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
  • Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Get a financial contribution to develop a transformative clean technology or to expand a current technology, in 1 of 3 priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy. Use this support for pre-market innovation, i

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The Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program supports pre-market innovation in three priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy.
  • Applied research and development of clean technologies
  • Piloting and evaluating clean technologies
  • Demonstration and knowledge and technology transfer activities
  • Commercializing and scaling up clean technologies
  • Other activities that support the Research and Innovation Stream as determined by the program
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$1,600,000

Toronto
Developing a high-efficiency wind turbine system for remote agricultural areas.

$850,000

Abbotsford
Optimization of irrigation systems using IoT sensors for water efficiency.

$1,000,000

Ottawa
Implementing biochar production from agricultural waste to improve soil health.

$1,300,000

Calgary
Development of a solar-powered greenhouse for year-round vegetable production.

$950,000

Guelph
Evaluation of bioplastic alternatives to traditional agricultural plastics.

$1,200,000

Halifax
Scaling up of an integrated pest management system using biological controls.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program include:
  • Applicants must be from the agriculture and agri-food sector in Canada.
  • Projects must align with the priority areas of green energy and energy efficiency, precision agriculture, or bioeconomy.
  • Activities proposed must be related to research, development, demonstration, or commercialization of clean technologies.
  • Applicants must meet the specific requirements outlined for each stream of support.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Agricultural and agri-food companies
  • Technology developers and innovators in the agriculture sector

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Not Eligible Companies Summary: Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant based on specific criteria.
  • Individuals
  • Foreign entities
  • Organizations outside of Canada
  • Non-profit organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program include applied research and development of clean technologies, piloting and evaluating clean technologies, demonstration and knowledge and technology transfer activities, commercializing and scaling up clean technologies, and other activities that support the Research and Innovation Stream as determined by the program.
  • Applied research and development of clean technologies
  • Piloting and evaluating clean technologies
  • Demonstration and knowledge and technology transfer activities
  • Commercializing and scaling up clean technologies
  • Other activities that support the Research and Innovation Stream

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
  • Alignment with program objectives
  • Quality and feasibility of the project
  • Economic, environmental, and social benefits
  • Capacity and expertise of the applicant to carry out the project
  • Financial need and the applicant's contribution to project costs

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Determine which stream aligns with your project:
  • Research and Innovation Stream
  • Adoption Stream
  • Step 2: Review the eligibility criteria for the chosen stream
  • Step 3: Prepare your application and required documents
  • Step 4: Submit your application within the intake period

grant_single_labels|documents

Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation

Apply to this program