CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025

Who is eligible?

• Canadian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in livestock production innovations
• Academic and research institutions with Canadian operations focused on livestock agriculture
• Not-for-profit organizations active in the Canadian agri-food sector
• For-profit companies (including SMEs and multinational enterprises) operating in Canada with interests in livestock, agtech, or smart farm networks

Who is not eligible

• Companies without operations in Canada.
• Organizations unable to provide cash contributions from at least two Canadian-incorporated SMEs (499 or fewer employees).
• Entities that are not in good standing with CAAIN (e.g., overdue reporting or outstanding payments).
• Businesses whose main activities are not relevant to digital technology or smart farm solutions for sustainable livestock production in Canada.
• International entities seeking direct funding (only Canadian entities can receive CAAIN funds).

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and wages for personnel directly involved in approved project activities.
• Consultant and subcontractor fees for external expertise and services directly tied to the project.
• Cost of materials and supplies specifically used for the development or execution of the project.
• Purchase or modification of equipment necessary for completing project activities, including costs for bringing equipment into working order and shipping.
• Direct travel and outreach costs that are specifically related to approved project activities.
• Other direct costs that are clearly linked to and necessary for carrying out the approved project, including intellectual property costs related to project results.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations with operations in Canada.

• Successful applicants must sign a Project Funding Agreement with stipulated roles, responsibilities, and compliance obligations before starting activities.
• Project teams are required to submit regular progress, financial, and performance reports as outlined in the Project Funding Agreement.
• Applicants should be prepared for CAAIN to monitor project outcomes for up to five years post-completion to assess long-term impacts.
• Recipients may be asked to participate in CAAIN’s public promotional activities and supply non-confidential project summaries for public disclosure.