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Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams

Supports genomics projects reducing food system emissions
Genome Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

This funding supports interdisciplinary teams using genomic approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada’s food systems. It offers up to $3 million for projects that develop and apply genomic tools and technologies with pathways to emissions reductions across the food system value chain.
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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
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Developing genomic tools and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture and food systems.
  • Applying genomic approaches to mitigate the carbon footprint of Canada’s food production systems.
  • Projects supporting net-zero emissions by 2050 through genomics-based solutions.
  • Initiatives demonstrating pathways to emissions reductions across the food system value chain (production, processing, distribution, consumption).
  • Solutions that increase value in production systems without increasing emissions or negative environmental impacts.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Interdisciplinary project teams applying through a regional Genome Centre.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (applications submitted via a regional Genome Centre).

Additional information

  • Applicants must apply through their regional Genome Centre.
  • The process includes an element of portfolio review at both LOI and full application stages.
  • The program deadline is yet to be announced.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams. 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 Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams?

This funding supports interdisciplinary teams using genomic approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada’s food systems. It offers up to $3 million for projects that develop and apply genomic tools and technologies with pathways to emissions reductions across the food system value chain.

How much funding can be received?

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams program?

To be eligible for the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams program, you must: Genomics-based climate solutions Reduced emissions across food systems Value creation without added environmental impact

What expenses are eligible under Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams?

Developing genomic tools and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture and food systems. Applying genomic approaches to mitigate the carbon footprint of Canada’s food production systems. Projects supporting net-zero emissions by 2050 through genomics-based solutions. Initiatives demonstrating pathways to emissions reductions across the food system value chain (production, processing, distribution, consumption). Solutions that increase value in production systems without increasing emissions or negative environmental impacts.

Where is the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams available?

The Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams program is available across Canada.

Is the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams?

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems - Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams is funded by Genome Canada

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