Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
QC, Canada
The Agritechnology Innovation Call supports Quebec enterprises in developing cutting-edge agricultural technologies tailored to address current industry challenges.
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- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 25, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateOctober 29, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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The "Call for Innovation Projects in Agritechnologies" supports Quebec-based companies in developing innovative agricultural technologies to address current sector challenges. Eligible activities include the development or significant improvement of products or processes that offer a competitive advantage and involve technological or business uncertainties, with a strong potential for commercialization.
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This grant is available to companies that have an operational establishment in Quebec. The funding is provided by the Government of Quebec and is directed towards businesses within this specific province.
- Companies operational within the province of Quebec.
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$300,000
Development of an autonomous drone system for precision agriculture
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To be eligible for this grant, applicants must meet specific criteria related to their business structure and operational presence.
- Applicants must be enterprises or groups of enterprises legally incorporated under the laws of the Government of Québec or Canada and have an active establishment in Québec.
- Social economy enterprises, such as cooperatives and non-profit organizations (NPOs), must be recognized as a social economy business before submitting their funding application.
- Projects can be undertaken by a single enterprise, a single enterprise with one or more public research centers in Quebec (collaborative project), or a group of enterprises with or without public research centers in Quebec (collaborative project).
- Partnerships may include enterprises or organizations from outside Quebec, but must include at least one eligible Québec enterprise and generate significant benefits for Québec.
- For collaborative projects with non-Québec partners, an agreement must be in place to ensure that the intellectual property benefits particularly or entirely return to Québec partners.
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- Businesses or groups of businesses from any sector legally constituted under the laws of the Government of Quebec or Canada and operating an establishment in Quebec.
- Social economy enterprises, such as cooperatives and non-profit organizations (NPOs), recognized under the Social Economy Act.
- A project can be carried out by a single company, a single company with collaboration from one or more Quebec public research centers, or a consortium of companies with or without collaboration from Quebec public research centers.
- The consortium of companies may include one or more organizations outside Quebec, provided it includes at least one eligible Quebec enterprise and results in significant benefits for Quebec.
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This grant program focuses on supporting innovation in agritechnologies and does not specify any direct exclusions based on industry or company status. Certain eligibility criteria are highlighted in the terms.
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The eligible activities for this grant focus on the development of innovative agritechnologies and technological solutions that address current agricultural challenges. Projects must demonstrate advancement and improvement in agricultural processes or technologies.
- Development of new agricultural products or processes.
- Significant enhancement of existing agricultural products or processes.
- Development of technologies aimed at agricultural automation, optimization, or robotics, specifically in slaughtering and processing activities.
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The grant covers expenses directly associated with the development and demonstration of agritechnologies.
- Development activities for innovative technologies.
- Prototyping of new products or processes.
- Demonstration in real operation or usage situations.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the grant are designed to ensure that the projects are innovative, commercially viable, and beneficial to the Quebec agritechnology ecosystem. Below are the detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate and select the projects.
- Level of innovation: The project must offer a significant advantage over existing market solutions.
- Technological or business risk: The project must involve a certain level of risk or uncertainty.
- Research and Development efforts: The project must require or have required substantial R&D efforts.
- Commercial potential: The product or process developed must demonstrate strong commercial potential or deployment capability.
- Contribution to agritechnology: The project must target an agritechnology that has the potential to improve productivity, competitiveness, or reduce environmental impact among other specific objectives.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Guidelines
- Read the Guide of Application thoroughly to understand the requirements.
- Step 2: Application Preparation
- Download and save the application form to your computer.
- Complete the application form using Adobe Reader (version 10 or above). Do not fill out the form in a web browser.
- Prepare the required documents as per the guidelines.
- Step 3: Application Submission
- Compile the completed application form and all supporting documents in a single email.
- Submit the email before the deadline of October 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM to the email address: innovation.agtech@economie.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 4: Information Session
- Attend the online information webinar scheduled for October 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM to clarify any queries related to the application process.
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The grant aims to support Québec-based businesses in developing innovative agritechnologies addressing contemporary agricultural challenges.
- Eligible projects must finish by December 31, 2026.
- Applicants should not fill the funding form directly in a web browser, but instead use Adobe Reader (version 10 or higher).
- Submission deadline for applications is October 29, 2024, by 11:59 PM.
- A mandatory web seminar will be held on October 3, 2024, from 11 AM to 12 PM.
- Selected projects must adhere to specific conditions outlined by the evaluation committee by February 1, 2025.
- Projects must start within six months of signing the funding agreement.
- Reports on project progress and final outcomes are required.
- For social economy businesses, the aid rate can be increased to 80% of eligible expenses.
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innovation.agtech@economie.gouv.qc.ca
Apply to this program
Supporting Innovation in Agritech for Sustainable Agricultural Development
This grant encourages Quebec-based businesses to develop innovative agricultural technologies that address current sectoral challenges. It aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural ecosystem through strategic financial support.
Detailed Insights into the Agritech Innovation Project Call
The Agritech Innovation Project Call seeks to stimulate remarkable advancements in agricultural technologies by providing substantial financial support to Quebec-based companies. The purpose of this call is not only to bolster the local agritech industry but also to ensure that these innovations meet pressing agricultural challenges, including climate change adaptation and resource efficiency improvement. By facilitating the development of advanced agricultural technologies, the grant aims to propel companies toward achieving enhanced productivity, environmental sustainability, and food security, thereby sustaining Quebec's agricultural sectors in the future economy.
This funding opportunity targets legal entities operating within Quebec, including both private sector businesses and social economy enterprises, fostering innovation and collaboration among diverse industry players. Eligible projects must focus on developing new or significantly improved products or processes that integrate cutting-edge technologies, such as robotics, digital technologies, automation, or biotechnologies, to present a decisive advantage over existing solutions on a national or international scale.
Recognizing the complexity and risks associated with technological innovation, the grant offers up to $1 million for individual and $2 million for collaborative projects, with a significant contribution percentage provided for social economy projects. The support is structured as a non-repayable contribution to help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with the research, development, and demonstration phases of projects.
Furthermore, eligible projects under this call should ideally exhibit potential for significant commercial deployment or substantial improvement of agricultural methods, enhancing the sector's resilience to climate variables, optimizing resource usage, and lessening environmental impacts. Projects might also aim to enhance the quality and safety of agricultural products while improving the connectivity of agricultural systems which are crucial for modern, efficient farming practices.
The application process involves a thorough preparation of required documentation, submission before the set deadline, and commitment from successful applicants to begin project operations within a stipulated timeframe after acceptance. This ensures that the awarded funds are utilized efficiently and purposefully, contributing to Quebec's economic resilience and innovation prowess.
By fostering the development and application of innovative agriculture technologies, this grant significantly contributes to Quebec's vision of ensuring sustainable agricultural advancement, enhanced food autonomy, and a proficiently connected agritech ecosystem. As the agritech sector evolves, this funding initiative stands as a pivotal pillar supporting long-term growth and transformation in meeting the demands of modern agriculture.
