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AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Pre-commercial agri R&D support for companies
Latest source updateLast Update: May 26, 2026Latest change: The Before you apply page now shows active intake, timing, assessment criteria, and a Quebec M-30 contact email.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Latest change: The Before you apply page now shows active intake, timing, assessment criteria, and a Quebec M-30 contact email.
AgriScience Project intake details updated
The Before you apply page now presents the program as open for intake, with applications accepted until funding is fully committed and projects ending by March 31, 2028. It also adds clearer assessment considerations, including scientific methodology, organizational capacity, and Quebec M-30 compliance, plus a contact email for related questions. Other pages reviewed show no substantive change beyond formatting or unchanged contact details. The program funding, overall scope, and application steps otherwise remain consistent.
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Deadline
March 31, 2028
Location
Canada
Overview
AgriScience Program – Projects supports for-profit organizations in Canada with funding of up to $5 million per project and $10 million per applicant over 2023 to 2028 to advance pre-commercial applied science and research and development for agriculture and agri-food. Eligible work includes applied research, development, and technology transfer, plus salaries, contracted services, and travel.
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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 product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pre-commercial applied science and research and development activities
- Applied research, development, and technology and knowledge transfer
- Activities in support of Indigenous groups to conduct research and share new and traditional scientific knowledge
Documents Needed
- Project Summary Form (Stage 1)
- High-level budget in a separate document
- Application Form with attachments (Stage 2)
- Certificates or Articles of Incorporation; for Indigenous applicants, Band Council Resolution, Tribal Council Resolution, Director's Resolution, or another legal document stating they are a legal entity
- Last 2 years' financial statements (audited or review engagement); letters of financial support; letters of Acknowledgement; letters of support or endorsement; Capital Asset Pre-approval for Grants and Contributions Programs; detailed performance measures table
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Academic institutions cannot apply directly for funding
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Contracted services
- Travel
- Capital expenditures
- Other direct project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular and routine monitoring for pests and diseases
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland and Labrador; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Quebec; Saskatchewan; Yukon
Selection criteria
- Project intent and scope
- Soundness of the proposed scientific methodology
- Organizational capacity to manage a scientific research project
- Relevance, risk, feasibility, and impact of the research on the sector
- Strategic value to Canada, whole value chain approach, results-based approach, knowledge and technology transfer and adoption, and collaboration, partnerships, diversity, and inclusion
How to apply
- Complete the Project Summary Form to help the program determine whether the project is eligible and aligned with its criteria and priorities.
- Download the Project Summary Form, open and complete it, save it, and email the completed form to the program.
- If the project is deemed eligible, you may be invited to submit a full application with attachments.
- Complete the application form and its required tabs for the Stage 2 application package.
Processing and Agreement
- Your full application is considered submitted once you receive the acknowledgement notice for Stage 2.
- The program verifies that the application is complete and may contact you for required information if it is incomplete.
- The application is assessed against the principles and criteria of the program by AAFC program administrators and other technical reviewers.
- If approved, you receive a written decision letter outlining the funding level and any applicable conditions, and you work with a program officer to negotiate the contribution agreement and/or Collaborative Research and Development Agreement.
- No reimbursement can be made until a contribution agreement is signed, and approved recipients must provide progress, performance, financial, and other requested reports.
Additional information
- The program remains open for applications until funding is fully committed or the intake period is officially closed.
- Program funding and support are intended for pre-commercial science activities and research.
- The program operates under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership and ends on March 31, 2028.
- Indigenous applicants may qualify for enhanced cost-sharing options and are encouraged to reach out for details.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- AgriScience Program – ClustersFunding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
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- AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profitPre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations Program
What is the AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?
AgriScience Program – Projects supports for-profit organizations in Canada with funding of up to $5 million per project and $10 million per applicant over 2023 to 2028 to advance pre-commercial applied science and research and development for agriculture and agri-food. Eligible work includes applied research, development, and technology transfer, plus salaries, contracted services, and travel.
How much funding can be received?
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations program?
To be eligible for the AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations program, you must:
The project must align with at least one of the program's 3 priority areas.
The project must typically fall within technology readiness levels 4 to 7.
The project must support pre-commercial applied science and research and development.
What expenses are eligible under AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?
Pre-commercial applied science and research and development activities
Applied research, development, and technology and knowledge transfer
Activities in support of Indigenous groups to conduct research and share new and traditional scientific knowledge
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.agriscienceprogram-programmeagri-science.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations available?
The AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations is a Grant and Funding