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AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption
Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Interest-free repayable contributions support commercialization, demonstration, and adoption in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The program provides up to $10 million for commercialization and adoption projects, and up to $2 million for demonstration projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Demonstration of innovative products, technologies, processes, or services
- Commercialization of innovative agri-food products, technologies, processes, or services
- Adoption of innovation in the agriculture and agri-food sectors
Documents Needed
- Project Screening Summary
- Full application package
- Supporting documentation required by the program
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry partners in the agriculture sector
- Agri-food businesses
- Agri-based products businesses
Eligible expenses
- Construction and facility refurbishing
- Equipment purchase, installation, and commissioning
- Contracted services and labour
- Training and limited marketing
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Ontario
- Quebec
- British Columbia
- Nova Scotia
- Manitoba
- Prince Edward Island
- Alberta
- Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in two stages, starting with a Project Screening Summary.
- Full applications undergo due diligence, technical reviews, and financial analysis.
- Projects are recommended by program officials and approved by delegated authority.
- Successful applicants must sign a contribution agreement before funding is provided.
- Recipients must submit periodic financial, work plan, and performance reports.
Additional information
- Interest-free repayable contributions are used.
- Periodic financial, work plan, and performance reports are required.
- Repayment begins one year after project completion.
- The repayment schedule is set in the contribution agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption. 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 AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption?
Interest-free repayable contributions support commercialization, demonstration, and adoption in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The program provides up to $10 million for commercialization and adoption projects, and up to $2 million for demonstration projects.
How much funding can be received?
AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption program?
To be eligible for the AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption program, you must:
Innovative agri-food project
Market-ready and feasible
Financially and managerially capable
What expenses are eligible under AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption?
Demonstration of innovative products, technologies, processes, or services
Commercialization of innovative agri-food products, technologies, processes, or services
Adoption of innovation in the agriculture and agri-food sectors
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption?
You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption available?
The AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon.
Is the AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption is a Partnering and Collaboration