Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
grant_single|update March 17, 2025
Canada
Licence government agricultural technologies
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- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate July 1, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate October 2, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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Intellectual property in environmental technology, crops, bioproducts and bioprocesses is available to be commercialized.
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This grant focuses on creating and disseminating agricultural technologies through industry partnerships and intellectual property management. Eligible activities aim to bring innovative solutions to market for the benefit of Canadians.
- Licensing opportunities for new agricultural technologies.
- Partnering with industry to commercialize and deploy agricultural innovations.
- Processes for identifying and protecting intellectual property related to agriculture.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 73,600
Creating eco-friendly packaging solutions from food waste
$ 80,000
Innovating biofuel production from algae
$ 56,000
Developing a new bioplastic material using agricultural byproducts
$ 72,000
Creating bio-based fertilizers from agricultural residues
$ 72,000
Developing eco-friendly water purification technology
$ 68,000
Developing organic pest control bioproducts
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must have a partnership or planned partnership with Canadian industries to commercialize new technologies.
- The project must involve the protection or deployment of intellectual property developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
- The applicant must demonstrate capability to support the advancement of agriculture and agri-food technologies to the market.
- Applicants should comply with the service standards outlined by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligibility for this grant under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada typically targets project proposals from businesses, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations that can demonstrate a capacity for innovation and commercialization of new technologies in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Applicants should be involved in activities that aim to bring new products, processes, or services to market, contributing to the economic development and advancement of Canadian agriculture.
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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.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Demonstrated innovation and potential impact of the proposed project
- Alignment with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's priorities and mandates
- Feasibility of the project implementation
- Qualifications and experience of the project team
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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.
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