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Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Supports clean technology innovation for agriculture
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 18, 2026Latest change: The applicant guide and annexes now show revised PDF form instructions and updated links for the Project Summary form and application process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 18, 2026
Latest change: The applicant guide and annexes now show revised PDF form instructions and updated links for the Project Summary form and application process.
Application instructions updated
The applicant guide and annexes now include revised instructions for downloading, saving, and opening the Project Summary form, along with updated links to Annex A and Annex B in the program-specific guide. The Project Summary form is also shown as available only when the intake period is open, while the submission email and program dates remain unchanged.
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research and Innovation Stream supports for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous groups working in Canada to advance pre-market clean technology for agriculture and agri-food. It provides $50 million over 7 years for research, development, demonstration, commercialization, scaling-up, and technology transfer in green energy, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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
Documents Needed
- Project Application Form
- Work plan (Annex A)
- Budget (Annex B)
- GHG Outcomes Worksheet
- Business plan
- Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
- Financial statements
- Letters of financial support
- Project endorsement letters or letters of support
- Capital asset pre-approval for capital costs of $10,000 or more
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations, including agri-food processors
- Not-for-profit organizations, including co-operatives
- Indigenous groups
Who is not eligible
- Financial institutions
- Academic institutions
- Crown corporations
- The federal government
- Foreign governments
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Administrative costs calculated at a flat rate of 10%
- Salaries and benefits directly related to completing the project activities
- Contracted services, including professional or specialized services under contract
- Capital assets required for the execution of the project
- Other direct project costs, such as translation and registration fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions
- Costs incurred after the project completion date established by the program
Selection criteria
- Project activities must be scientifically sound, with relevance, feasibility and impact on the sector, sound research methodology and experimental design, and realistic timelines to achieve planned results.
- Proposed activities, expected results and outcomes must support program objectives and priorities.
How to apply
- Complete a Project Summary form and submit it by email to aafc.act-ri-tpa-ri.aac@agr.gc.ca.
- After the Project Summary form is submitted, you may be invited to submit a Project Application form.
- If invited, program staff will provide the Project Application form and instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- After submission, you will be notified when your application has been deemed complete and ready for assessment.
- The program may contact you for more information at any point after submission.
- The program aims to acknowledge receipt within 2 business days.
- Incomplete applications are given 15 business days to submit missing information before the application is closed.
- The program aims to assess complete applications and send an approval or rejection notification letter within 100 business days; approved applicants will be invited to enter into a Contribution Agreement.
Additional information
- Closed to applications
- Quebec-based organizations must address M-30 compliance before entering into a Contribution Agreement.
- If funded, recipients may be required to publicly acknowledge AAFC's support for the project, including in both official languages.
- The Minister retains discretion to decide whether an eligible project will receive funding based on public policy and public interest considerations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation Program
What is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation?
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research and Innovation Stream supports for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous groups working in Canada to advance pre-market clean technology for agriculture and agri-food. It provides $50 million over 7 years for research, development, demonstration, commercialization, scaling-up, and technology transfer in green energy, precision agriculture, and bioeconomy.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation program, you must:
The applicant must be a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
Project work and activities must be carried out in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation?
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
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.act-ri-tpa-ri.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation available?
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation program is available across Canada.
Is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation is a Grant and Funding