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Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Prairie Agtech Validation Program offers financial support (maximum funding amount not specified) to Alberta agricultural producers and Prairie-based agtech companies to validate and demonstrate pre-commercial digital agriculture innovations. Eligible activities include on-farm/ranch testing and demonstrations, producer feedback and mentorship, and collaboration with research experts to accelerate commercialization.
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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
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborate with prairie-based agtech companies at an early stage to provide producer feedback and help shape product development toward commercialization.
- Validate and demonstrate pre-commercial digital agriculture innovations on a commercial farm or ranch in partnership with agtech companies and research experts.
- Integrate and consolidate farm digital data (including paper records) into a unified platform as part of implementing commercial-ready agtech solutions.
- Pair prairie-based agtech companies with producers and research experts to collect real-world validation data and accelerate an agtech product launch.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta agricultural producers
- Prairie-based agtech companies developing pre-commercial innovations (e.g., robotics, automation, AI, data-driven decision-making) for farmers or ranchers
Eligible geographic areas
- Prairie-based agtech companies.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the appropriate application pathway (producer or technology provider)
- Review the Prairie Agtech Validation Program participation options and decide whether you are applying as a Producer Participant (Partner in Development or Validate and Showcase Innovation) or as a Technology Provider.
- Step 2: Complete the online application form (expression of interest)
- Fill out the Producer Application Form (for producers) or the Technology Provider Application Form (for agtech companies).
- Provide the requested information in the form to express your interest in participating in the program.
- Step 3: Submit the application to CAAIN (online form submission)
- Submit the completed form directly through the online application form provided by the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN).
- Step 4: Await selection decision (program intake)
- Wait for CAAIN to review expressions of interest and determine selected participants, noting that not all applicants will be selected.
Additional information
- Not all applicants who express interest will be selected for the program.
- Selected producers may receive free integration of existing digital data (and paper records) onto a unified platform, while retaining full ownership and control of their data.
- Up to eight producers may be compensated for their time, expertise, and mentorship when providing feedback to technology providers.
- Participants may access networking opportunities with progressive producers, industry professionals, and the broader Canadian agtech ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prairie Agtech Validation Program Program
What is the Prairie Agtech Validation Program?
The Prairie Agtech Validation Program offers financial support (maximum funding amount not specified) to Alberta agricultural producers and Prairie-based agtech companies to validate and demonstrate pre-commercial digital agriculture innovations. Eligible activities include on-farm/ranch testing and demonstrations, producer feedback and mentorship, and collaboration with research experts to accelerate commercialization.
Who is eligible for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program program?
To be eligible for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program program, you must:
Prairie-based agtech company
Developing pre-commercial innovation (robotics, automation, AI, or data-driven decision-making)
Innovation targets farmers or ranchers
What expenses are eligible under Prairie Agtech Validation Program?
Collaborate with prairie-based agtech companies at an early stage to provide producer feedback and help shape product development toward commercialization.
Validate and demonstrate pre-commercial digital agriculture innovations on a commercial farm or ranch in partnership with agtech companies and research experts.
Integrate and consolidate farm digital data (including paper records) into a unified platform as part of implementing commercial-ready agtech solutions.
Pair prairie-based agtech companies with producers and research experts to collect real-world validation data and accelerate an agtech product launch.
Who can I contact for more information about the Prairie Agtech Validation Program?
You can contact Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN).
Where is the Prairie Agtech Validation Program available?
The Prairie Agtech Validation Program program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Prairie Agtech Validation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prairie Agtech Validation Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Prairie Agtech Validation Program?
Prairie Agtech Validation Program is funded by Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)