AgriInnovate Program

• Completed business plan
• Organizational chart
• Corporate structure diagram
• Audited or reviewed financial statements
• Pro forma financial statements
• Signed financing agreements
• Market research studies or letters of support
• Certificate or articles of incorporation
• Technical information
• Quotes, estimates, or contracts
• Regulatory permits or patents, if required
• Inter-company or other agreements affecting the project

Who is eligible?

• For-profit corporations incorporated in Canada
• Cooperatives
• Indigenous businesses incorporated as corporations or cooperatives

Eligible expenses

• Site improvements, renovations, construction, and related capital costs
• Purchase and installation of machinery, equipment, and software
• Professional or specialized contracted services
• Salaries, benefits, rent, shipping, training, and project materials
• Limited marketing costs directly tied to project success

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Post-project operating costs
• Travel, hospitality, and research costs
• Land, goodwill, and existing related-party equipment or buildings
• Refundable taxes and in-kind contributions
• Regulatory compliance costs

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Projects that are new to the modern Canadian agricultural and agri-food sector and represent a significant improvement over other technologies or processes currently used elsewhere will be given higher priority.
• Projects that involve cutting edge innovative technologies or processes will be given higher priority than those involving adoption of existing proven technologies or processes.
• Projects that incorporate more than one program priority area will be given greater consideration.
• A lower priority will be placed on adoption projects where benefits accrue primarily to the applicant.
• Adoption projects involving adaptation will be placed a higher priority over those involving customization.

• Stage 1: Complete and submit the project summary form online.
• Stage 2: If invited, complete and submit the AgriInnovate Program Application Form online.
• Upload the Detailed Project Budget form and the required documents in Stage 2.
• Submit your complete application.

• After you submit your application, an acknowledgement notice will be sent to you.
• You should not consider your application submitted until you receive the acknowledgment notice.
• Once assessment is complete, you will receive an approval or rejection notification letter.
• If approved, the letter will specify the level of funding awarded and outline any other conditions that may apply.
• A program representative will then work with you to begin a contribution agreement.
• Should your application be approved, you must complete progress reports, performance reports, financial reports, and any other reports requested.

• Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until March 31, 2028, or until funds are fully allocated.
• Projects may receive a higher cost-share if the organization is majority-owned or led by under-represented groups.
• Repayable contributions are generally repaid over up to 10 years after project completion.
• Quebec-based applicants must consider M-30 compliance before signing a contribution agreement.