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Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge
Advancing automation and safety in Canadian meat processing
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Funding available
$ 1,150,000
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, may submit solution proposals if they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
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Overview
The Canadian meat processing technology development challenge offers eligible Canadian small businesses up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to develop technologies that improve productivity, worker safety and food safety in meat processing. Projects can develop scalable automation using robotics, artificial intelligence or other innovations for meat-processing operations.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2022
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Develop new technologies for Canadian primary or secondary meat processing, including beef, hog and poultry processing.
- Develop scalable automation advances using robotics, artificial intelligence or other forms of innovation for activities such as stunning, slaughtering, butchering, grading, cutting and packaging.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit small businesses incorporated in Canada federally or provincially, with 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, may submit solution proposals if they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada: the business must be incorporated in Canada, and its research and development activities must take place in Canada.
Selection criteria
- Mandatory pass/fail assessment of whether the proposed solution is within the challenge scope and addresses all essential outcomes.
- Mandatory pass/fail assessment of whether the solution is at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 to 6 inclusive, with supporting research and development justification.
- Mandatory assessment of whether the proposal meets at least one Innovative Solutions Canada definition of innovation and demonstrates advancement over the state of the art; the state-of-the-art criterion is rated at 0, 5, 12 or 20 points.
- Point-rated assessment covers additional outcomes, Phase 1 scientific and technological risks, the Phase 1 project plan and risks, the implementation team, inclusivity, the financial proposal and controls, the Phase 2 overview, commercialization approach, and resulting benefits to Canada.
- Proposals must achieve an overall minimum pass mark of 50% to be deemed responsive.
How to apply
- Complete and submit the Challenge Stream Electronic Submission Form with enough information to assess the proposal against the criteria and Evaluation Schema.
Processing and Agreement
- Canada makes final decisions on the number of Phase 1 and Phase 2 awards based on factors such as evaluation results, departmental priorities and availability of funds.
- Canada may make partial awards and negotiate changes to project scope.
- Kick-off, progress review and final review meetings are held by teleconference or videoconference.
Additional information
- A proposal may include one technology or a combination of technologies; each proposed technology must be fully described in the project plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge Program
What is the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge?
The Canadian meat processing technology development challenge offers eligible Canadian small businesses up to $150,000 for Phase 1 and $1,000,000 for Phase 2 to develop technologies that improve productivity, worker safety and food safety in meat processing. Projects can develop scalable automation using robotics, artificial intelligence or other innovations for meat-processing operations.
How much funding can be received?
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge Funds up to $1,150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge program?
To be eligible for the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit small business incorporated in Canada.
The business must have 499 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and its research and development activities must take place in Canada.
The business must meet the stated Canadian employee, compensation and senior executive residence thresholds.
What expenses are eligible under Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge?
Develop new technologies for Canadian primary or secondary meat processing, including beef, hog and poultry processing.
Develop scalable automation advances using robotics, artificial intelligence or other forms of innovation for activities such as stunning, slaughtering, butchering, grading, cutting and packaging.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge?
You can contact Innovation Canada by email at solutions@canada.ca.
Where is the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge available?
The Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge program is available across Canada.
Is the Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada — Canadian meat processing technology development challenge is a Grant and Funding