BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program

• CRA Business Registration Number
• Quotes from the technology supplier
• Annual revenue information from the previous two years
• Proposed delivery date confirmation
• Estimates of labour savings, service life, and payback period

Who is eligible?

• Agriculture producers such as farmers, growers, or ranchers
• Indigenous businesses or entrepreneurs majority-owned by Indigenous individuals or communities

Who is not eligible

• Health or nutrition supplement producers or processors
• Pet food operations
• Food and beverage processors, wholesalers, distributors, farm input suppliers, restaurants, and other food service establishments
• Unlicensed, unregistered, or uninspected facilities
• Aquaculture and seafood production or processing businesses

Eligible expenses

• Technology purchase costs for eligible labour-saving on-farm equipment and tools
• Quoted supplier costs for commercially available technologies

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Leasing, maintenance, repair, and warranty costs
• Permits, approvals, legal fees, financing charges, loan interest, bank fees, and GST
• Purchases made before approval or after the project completion date without consent
• Used equipment and subscriptions after the first year
• Projects or purchases related to aquaculture, seaweed, fish, and seafood production and processing

Eligible geographic areas

• British Columbia

• Innovative technology adoption, weighted at 50%
• Impact on labour savings and business case, weighted at 40%
• Project management and timelines, weighted at 10%

• Step 1: Prepare application information
  • Gather revenue details, CRA Business Registration Number, supplier quotes, and delivery date confirmation
  • Prepare estimates of labour savings, service life, and payback period
• Step 2: Submit online application
  • Complete and submit the application through Innovate BC's Integrated Marketplace portal
• Step 3: Await review and decision
  • Applications are reviewed after submission and applicants are notified by email
• Step 4: Sign funding agreement if approved
  • Approved applicants are invited to enter into a Funding Agreement before funding is released

• Applications are reviewed by Innovate BC after submission
• Incomplete or ineligible applications are not considered
• Eligible applications are assessed through a competitive review process
• Applicants are notified by email of the decision
• Approved applicants must enter into a Funding Agreement before funding is released

The grant focuses on enhancing profitability, productivity, and efficiency through the adoption of new on-farm technologies by providing cost-shared funding. It aims to strengthen B.C.'s agriculture sector and supports farmers in incorporating new technologies.

• Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis after submission of invoices, proof of payment, and photographic confirmation of technology delivery.
• The maximum total funding awarded to any one organization is $150,000.
• Category A projects are funded up to 65% by the government, while Category B projects are funded up to 75% by the government.
• Applicants must not use other government funding sources to cover their contribution amount.
• Applications for Category A will be reviewed post intake closure, and Category B applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.