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Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)
Supports Ontario agri-food pilot projects
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- Funding available
- $ 150,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) supports agri-food pilot projects to develop, test, validate, and demonstrate new technologies. Eligible costs include research supplies, equipment, staffing, third-party services, travel, and knowledge transfer activities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $150,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Develop team skills
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research bodies
- Industry organizations
- Indigenous persons
- Municipal governments
- Processors, producers, service providers, and retailers/wholesalers
Who is not eligible
- Federal or provincial government employees
- Projects focused on aquaculture, seaweed, fish, or seafood production and processing
- Applicants whose project is outside Ontario
- Applicants with no suitable NAICS code for the business or project sector
Eligible expenses
- Project salaries and benefits for students, post-doctoral fellows, and research technicians
- Research supplies, disposables, equipment, data, and information
- Equipment rental or purchase for project delivery
- Third-party services such as sample collection and lab analysis
- Project-related travel, workshops, publications, and knowledge transfer costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside the approved research focus areas
- Marketing or adoption of commercialized technologies
- Normal operating and maintenance expenses
- Costs for land, buildings, vehicles, and machinery
- Alcohol, memberships, legal fees, and lobbying-related costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Pilot and demonstration of agri-food technologies
- Development, testing, validation, and demonstration of prototypes or operational models
- Data collection and analysis to assess innovation performance
- Knowledge transfer and translation activities
- Recruitment and training of research personnel for the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Use the ministry-approved PDF form
- Fill it out in Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Ensure the form is fully completed
- Step 2: Gather supporting information
- Obtain written quotes from third-party suppliers
- Prepare required business identification details
- Include all funding sources on the form
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed form to SustainableCAP1@ontario.ca
- Submit before the deadline
- Only one application may be submitted
Documents Needed
- Completed ministry-approved application form
- Written quotes from third-party suppliers
- CRA Business Number or SIN, if applicable
- Premises Identification number, for primary producers or processors
- FBRN or exemption document, for primary producers
Selection criteria
- Alignment with research focus areas
- Uniqueness and value of the proposed prototype or model
- Clear methods for development, testing, and analysis
- Relevant expertise and team strength
- Value for money and TRL fit
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility first
- Eligible applications are assessed on merit-based criteria
- Successful applicants receive an approval letter by email
- Claims are reviewed before payment is issued
- Additional information may be requested to validate claims
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked to provide voluntary demographic information.
- One application per applicant is allowed.
- Claims must be supported by paid invoices and proof of payment.
- Project communications require prior ministry consent.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) Program
What is the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)?
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) supports agri-food pilot projects to develop, test, validate, and demonstrate new technologies. Eligible costs include research supplies, equipment, staffing, third-party services, travel, and knowledge transfer activities.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) program, you must:
Ontario-based eligible applicant
Completed application form
Eligible pilot or demonstration project
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)?
Project salaries and benefits for students, post-doctoral fellows, and research technicians
Research supplies, disposables, equipment, data, and information
Equipment rental or purchase for project delivery
Third-party services such as sample collection and lab analysis
Project-related travel, workshops, publications, and knowledge transfer costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at SustainableCAP1@ontario.ca.
Where is the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) available?
The Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024) is a Grant and Funding