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CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 18, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
The CAAIN Livestock Innovation Program is designed to support research and development in livestock agriculture to enhance efficiency through automation, data-based decision-making, and new technology validation, offering up to $3 million CAD in funding per project. Eligible activities include projects related to environmental sustainability, production efficiency, animal welfare, and food safety and quality among others.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 18, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant supports projects that drive technological advancements in livestock production and primary processing. The eligible activities are centered around enhancing efficiency, promoting sustainability, and improving food safety and quality within the livestock sector.
- Research and innovations in environmental sustainability including ESG, GHG emissions, carbon capture, and storage.
- Advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence for livestock production.
- Initiatives aimed at improving production efficiency and traceability in livestock operations.
- Projects focused on enhancing transportation systems for livestock.
- Animal welfare improvements through new technologies or methods.
- Research on food safety and quality related to livestock products.
- Enhancements in animal health management practices.
- Innovations in the primary processing of meat including meat science and cold chain management.
- Feed and forage research that benefits animal production processes.
Eligibility
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.
Additional information
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024. 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 CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024?
The CAAIN Livestock Innovation Program is designed to support research and development in livestock agriculture to enhance efficiency through automation, data-based decision-making, and new technology validation, offering up to $3 million CAD in funding per project. Eligible activities include projects related to environmental sustainability, production efficiency, animal welfare, and food safety and quality among others.
How much funding can be received?
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 program?
To be eligible for the CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 program, you must:
The applicant must form a consortium that includes Canadian universities, colleges, research institutes, for-profit corporations, 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.
What expenses are eligible under CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024?
This grant supports projects that drive technological advancements in livestock production and primary processing. The eligible activities are centered around enhancing efficiency, promoting sustainability, and improving food safety and quality within the livestock sector. Research and innovations in environmental sustainability including ESG, GHG emissions, carbon capture, and storage.
Advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence for livestock production.
Initiatives aimed at improving production efficiency and traceability in livestock operations.
Projects focused on enhancing transportation systems for livestock.
Animal welfare improvements through new technologies or methods.
Research on food safety and quality related to livestock products.
Enhancements in animal health management practices.
Innovations in the primary processing of meat including meat science and cold chain management.
Feed and forage research that benefits animal production processes.
Who can I contact for more information about the CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024?
You can contact Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) by email at info@caain.ca.
Where is the CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 available?
The CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 program is available across Canada.
Is the CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024 is a Grant and Funding
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