CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

This program provides structured financing modalities aimed at supporting innovative projects in livestock production and processing. The funding approach is designed to maximize impact while ensuring compliance with program guidelines.

• CAAIN reimburses up to 40% of total eligible supported expenses.
• The maximum funding available per project is $3 million CAD.
• Financial contributions from at least two Canadian SMEs are required for project eligibility.
• Payment of a 4% administration fee on total eligible supported expenses is mandatory.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's consortium composition and the nature of their activities.

• Applicants must form a consortium that includes Canadian universities, colleges, research institutes, for-profit corporations (including SMEs), and/or not-for-profit entities.
• The Lead Applicant must be incorporated in Canada and conduct industrial research and technology demonstration activities.
• Projects must involve only Canadian enterprises.
• Diverse project teams are encouraged, including academic, research, and industry stakeholders.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must form a consortium that includes Canadian universities, colleges, research institutes, for-profit corporations (including SMEs), and/or not-for-profit entities. The Lead Applicant must be incorporated in Canada and conduct industrial research and technology demonstration activities.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specified for companies that are incorporated and conduct activities in Canada. The geographical eligibility is confined to Canadian enterprises only.

• Companies incorporated in Canada.
• Organizations conducting research and technology demonstration within Canada.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

• Alignment with CAAIN objectives and ISED Strategic Innovation Stream 4.
• Inclusion of at least two Canadian SMEs.
• Financial contributions from at least two SMEs.
• Projects must present incremental initiatives distinct from regular business operations.
• Diverse project teams, including academic, research, and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstration of significant public benefits (economic, social, environmental).

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The competition is focused on fostering technological innovations within the livestock industry in Canada.
• The application process is highly structured and broken into distinct phases, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
• Funding can be used to support a wide range of initiatives, provided they align with the program's overarching themes such as sustainability and technology adoption.
• Projects should aim to provide broad public benefits, including economic, social, and environmental impacts.
• In addition to direct funding limits, projects may seek further financial contributions from industry partners to meet eligibility criteria.
• Programs funded under this call should showcase methodology and expected outcomes to match the competitive nature of the application and selection process.