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Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator
Funds clean agtech through accelerators
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Accelerator pages now show approved recipient funding amounts and revised eligibility and application-form content, including the Project Summary form no longer being available.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Accelerator pages now show approved recipient funding amounts and revised eligibility and application-form content, including the Project Summary form no longer being available.
Accelerator program content updated
The program overview now lists approved funding amounts and expanded recipient descriptions for the 2026-2028 recipient organizations, with examples such as $7,000,000 for Bioenterprise Canada and Ontario Genomics Institute and $3,250,000 for several other recipients. Those additions also narrow and clarify the project audiences and types now described for each organization, including Canadian companies, Quebec companies, clean technology validation, and farm-testing activities. The eligibility page no longer shows the explicit bullets stating that an Initial Recipient must be a not-for-profit organization and a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements; it now uses generic qualifying language instead. The Project Summary PDF is also no longer available as a usable application form, removing the submission instructions, project start and end date fields, and the application email address that were previously shown.
Funding available
$ 8,000,000
Deadline
January 10, 2025
Opened November 25, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator provides up to $30 million over 2 years to eligible not-for-profit organizations in Canada that redistribute support for agricultural clean technology research and innovation. Funded activities include further distribution of funds, support services, and knowledge and technology transfer.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Further distribution of funds
- Support services
- Knowledge and technology transfer (KTT)
Documents Needed
- Stage 1 requires a copy of the organization’s Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation; for First Nations and Tribal Councils this is not required, and other Indigenous applicants may provide a Director’s Resolution, a self-government agreement or modern treaty agreement, or another legal document proving legal entity status.
- Stage 1 requires the organization’s current Business Plan or Strategic Plan; if no plan is available, the organization must briefly describe its short- and long-term objectives and how the proposed project fits them.
- If invited to Stage 2, required documents may include a Work plan and Budget using the provided templates.
- If invited to Stage 2, required documents may include evidence of board membership and/or current ownership structure, letters of support from financial contributors providing a cash contribution, and endorsement letters or other letters of support.
- If invited to Stage 2, required documents may include audited or review engagement financial statements for the last 2 years.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations acting as Initial Recipients
Eligible expenses
- Funds for further distribution to Ultimate Recipients
- Salaries and benefits
- Contracted services, including professional or specialized services
- Other direct project costs, including translation, communications, and outreach
- Administration costs calculated at 10% of total eligible project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Goodwill, in-kind contributions, and commercialization costs
- Legal fees, hospitality, and costs associated with patents
- Capital assets, inventory establishment costs, and land, building, construction, or infrastructure costs
- Government fees, refundable taxes, and performance pay
- Costs to prepare the Contribution Agreement, costs above fair market value or without a direct out-of-pocket expense, and costs reimbursed under another federal, provincial, or territorial program
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed on the organization’s experience with and knowledge of the agriculture and agri-food sector.
- The proposal must support the Agricultural Clean Technology Program – Research and Innovation Stream objectives and advance one or more program priorities.
- The organization must show the capacity, resources, finances, ag-tech sector knowledge, project administration experience, and ability to provide support services needed to further distribute funds.
- The assessment considers the implementation plan to design, recruit, select, and monitor clean technology projects, as well as the strength of the organization’s networks and collaboration potential in the ag-tech ecosystem.
- The assessment considers the ability to report on project results and indicators, including direct GHG reductions and other environmental benefits, and the potential to support Ultimate Recipients across a region or multiple provinces and territories.
How to apply
- Download the Stage 1 Application Form and save it on your computer.
- Open, complete, and save the Stage 1 form.
- Email the completed Stage 1 form to aafc.act-ri-tpa-ri.aac@agr.gc.ca.
- If invited to proceed to Stage 2, complete the Additional Information Form sent by email.
- Email the completed Stage 2 form and all required documents to aafc.act-ri-tpa-ri.aac@agr.gc.ca, and wait for AAFC’s email confirmation that the application is complete.
Processing and Agreement
- After you submit the phase 1 application, you may be invited to provide additional information.
- If your application is retained, AAC will email the phase 2 supplementary information package with detailed instructions.
- Information provided in phases 1 and 2 will be used as the basis for selecting the retained applicants.
Additional information
- Applicants must be able to collaborate with sector partners.
- Quebec applicants may need to address M-30 compliance.
- Public acknowledgements may be required if funded.
- Projects may be subject to official languages commitments.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator Program
What is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator?
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator provides up to $30 million over 2 years to eligible not-for-profit organizations in Canada that redistribute support for agricultural clean technology research and innovation. Funded activities include further distribution of funds, support services, and knowledge and technology transfer.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 10, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator program, you must:
Must be an eligible not-for-profit organization applying as an Initial Recipient
All project activities must be carried out in Canada only
Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other organizations and industry stakeholders
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator?
Further distribution of funds
Support services
Knowledge and technology transfer (KTT)
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator?
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 Stream – Accelerator available?
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator program is available across Canada.