Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Canada
Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
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- grant_single|openingDateJune 16, 2021
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Government of Canada
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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
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$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
$1,200,000
Halifax
Scaling up of an integrated pest management system using biological controls
$1,600,000
Toronto
Developing a high-efficiency wind turbine system for remote agricultural areas
$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
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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.
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- Agricultural and agri-food companies
- Technology developers and innovators in the agriculture sector
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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
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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
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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
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- 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
Apply to this program
Grant Summary: Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program
Explanation of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program
The Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program, part of Canada’s climate plan, supports the development and adoption of clean technologies in the agriculture sector. It offers two streams, Research and Innovation, and Adoption, focusing on areas like green energy, precision agriculture, and the bioeconomy. Eligible activities include research, piloting, demonstration, and commercialization of clean technologies, with support available in the form of repayable and non-repayable contributions from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The program aims to drive low-carbon economy changes and promote sustainable growth in the agricultural industry.
