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Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
AAFC technologies available for commercial licensing
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Location
Canada
Overview
AAFC licenses agricultural intellectual property and technologies for commercialization. Opportunities include crop, bioproduct, environmental, and food-related technologies, as well as variety request-for-proposal processes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercial licensing of AAFC technologies
- Evaluation of new crop selections and varieties
- Industry collaboration to market and deploy AAFC inventions
- Development and commercialization of plant varieties and agricultural technologies
Documents Needed
- Proposal submission form
- Certificate of incorporation
- Annual report or audited financial statement, if requested
- Sample license agreement or material transfer agreement, as applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered companies
- Seed companies
- Organizations seeking to commercialize AAFC technologies
- Companies involved in agricultural innovation
Eligible expenses
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's grant program prioritizes innovative projects that convert ideas into practical applications and products, enhancing the Canadian agricultural sector. Eligible projects aim to leverage intellectual property and partnerships with industry to commercialize new agricultural technologies.
- Innovation and development of new agricultural technologies.
- Projects to commercialize agricultural products and technologies through industry partnerships.
- Initiatives to identify and protect intellectual property related to agricultural innovations.
- Activities promoting the deployment and use of protected agricultural technologies in the market.
- Efforts to improve agricultural processes using new technological advancements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Proposal preparation costs, including financing costs
- Applications through unauthorized AAFC contacts during the solicitation period
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Provinces and territories of Canada
- North America, for corn inbred line testing
Processing and Agreement
- AAFC reviews proposals and may negotiate any aspect after closing.
- Successful proponents are notified within 20 business days after the request for proposals closes.
- The sample license agreement may need to be signed within 30 days of acceptance.
- A material transfer agreement may also be required during license negotiation.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant can support collaborative projects with industry partners to enhance the commercialization potential of new technologies.
- Applicants are encouraged to utilize the Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization for guidance on protecting innovations.
- Adequate measures must be taken to ensure intellectual property rights are secured before market launch.
- Service standards at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada dictate the expected timeframe and quality of service offered to grant applicants.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing?
AAFC licenses agricultural intellectual property and technologies for commercialization. Opportunities include crop, bioproduct, environmental, and food-related technologies, as well as variety request-for-proposal processes.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing program, you must:
Registered corporate entity
Financially sound
Authorized to do business in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing?
Commercial licensing of AAFC technologies
Evaluation of new crop selections and varieties
Industry collaboration to market and deploy AAFC inventions
Development and commercialization of plant varieties and agricultural technologies
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Where is the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing available?
The Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing program is available across Canada.
Is the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing?
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)