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Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Genome Alberta
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

Genome Alberta’s Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation provides up to $250,000 per project to support collaborative, omics-based research that unlocks value from public agricultural datasets using big data analytics, AI, and machine learning. Eligible projects integrate and link genomics data across soils, crops, livestock, and honeybee health to deliver practical outcomes such as improved disease detection, optimized breeding and performance, and enhanced climate resilience.
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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 : 250,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
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

  • Collaborative, omics-based agriculture research that links and uses existing public datasets across soils, crops, livestock and/or honeybee health to generate new insights and practical solutions.
  • Projects applying big data analytics, artificial intelligence and/or machine learning to integrated agriculture genomics datasets to deliver measurable producer benefits (e.g., earlier disease detection, reduced input costs, optimized performance traits).
  • Field validation of disease-resilient crop varieties using genomic biomarkers to support breeding programs.
  • Integrated ‘omics, nutrition and environmental data projects to build a systems-level understanding of beef cattle performance.
  • Genomics-informed research to improve honeybee sustainability.

Documents Needed

  • Expression of Interest (EOI) form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agriculture and agri-food industry stakeholders (private or public sector)
  • Companies (end-users) intending to implement project deliverables through operations or commercialization
  • Industry consortia
  • Government departments (federal, provincial, municipal)
  • Not-for-profit organizations (end-users) intending to implement project deliverables

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta (projects must be led by an Alberta-based researcher; Genome Alberta funds must be spent in Alberta).

Processing and Agreement

  • Genome Alberta reviews Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and selects projects to be invited to submit a Full Proposal.
  • Genome Alberta assesses Full Proposals and makes final funding decisions.
  • Applicants are informed of the funding decision at the “Notice of Awards” date (April 20, 2026).

Additional information

  • The initiative is supported by the Government of Alberta.
  • A FAQ document is available from the program’s information session materials.
  • Links to an initiative overview PDF and a portfolio of previously funded projects are provided as reference resources.

Contacts

tfinn@genomealberta.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation. 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 Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation?

Genome Alberta’s Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation provides up to $250,000 per project to support collaborative, omics-based research that unlocks value from public agricultural datasets using big data analytics, AI, and machine learning. Eligible projects integrate and link genomics data across soils, crops, livestock, and honeybee health to deliver practical outcomes such as improved disease detection, optimized breeding and performance, and enhanced climate resilience.

How much funding can be received?

Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation program?

To be eligible for the Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation program, you must: Engage an agriculture end-user stakeholder willing to co-fund (cash or in-kind) and implement deliverables. Co-funding required at minimum 1:1 with Genome Alberta funding. Genome Alberta funds must be spent in Alberta (except justified out-of-jurisdiction services).

What expenses are eligible under Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation?

Collaborative, omics-based agriculture research that links and uses existing public datasets across soils, crops, livestock and/or honeybee health to generate new insights and practical solutions. Projects applying big data analytics, artificial intelligence and/or machine learning to integrated agriculture genomics datasets to deliver measurable producer benefits (e.g., earlier disease detection, reduced input costs, optimized performance traits). Field validation of disease-resilient crop varieties using genomic biomarkers to support breeding programs. Integrated ‘omics, nutrition and environmental data projects to build a systems-level understanding of beef cattle performance. Genomics-informed research to improve honeybee sustainability.

Who can I contact for more information about the Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation?

You can contact Genome Alberta by email at tfinn@genomealberta.ca.

Where is the Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation available?

The Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation is a Partnering and Collaboration

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