Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Q: How much funding can be received?

Manitoba — Research and Innovation Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Manitoba — Research and Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Manitoba — Research and Innovation is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Manitoba — Research and Innovation?

Manitoba — Research and Innovation is funded by Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba — Research and Innovation?

You can contact Government of Manitoba or by phone at 1-800-811-4411.

Q: Where is the Manitoba — Research and Innovation available?

The Manitoba — Research and Innovation program is available the province of MN.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Manitoba — Research and Innovation program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Manitoba — Research and Innovation program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

MN, Canada

Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Apply for funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of researcher and industry-led projects for improved technologies and practices related to climate change adaptation, environmental sustainability, human nutrition, and livestock feed production and use.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant offers structured financing modalities to support various research and innovation projects in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The modalities are designed to cater to different funding streams and project requirements.

Cost-share funding based on a predetermined ratio between the government and the applicant, which can vary depending on the funding stream and project specifics.
For Basic and Applied Research without IP or confidentiality requirements: 70:30 cost share for the first $100,000, and 60:40 for any amount over $100,000.
For Basic and Applied Research with IP or confidentiality requirements: a 50:50 cost share is provided.
Capacity Building projects receive a 50:50 cost share regardless of confidentiality or IP considerations.

Activities funded

This grant supports projects that aim to drive innovation and address key challenges in Manitoba's agriculture and agri-food sector. Eligible activities focus on both conducting research and building capacity to advance technological and operational improvements.

Basic discovery research and applied projects to develop practical solutions for agriculture-related challenges.
Purchase of research equipment valued at $10,000 or more to enhance capacity in the sector.
Provision of equipment-specific training to improve research capabilities.
Development and testing of new agricultural technologies and practices.
Creation of new products aimed at fostering agricultural innovation.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 100,000

Evaluation of climate-smart livestock production strategies to increase efficiency

$ 35,000

Improving crop resilience through soil enhancement practices

$ 60,000

Robotic technology evaluation for sustainable plant protein production

$ 50,000

Designing climate-smart crop production strategies

$ 47,500

Development of climate-smart decision support tools for sustainable resource use

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and their collaboration approach.

The applicant must be one of the following: Agri-processor, Indigenous Government/individual, business, community or organization, Industry Organization, Primary Producer, Research Institution, or Service Provider.
Applicants identifying as a researcher or a Government of Canada department or agency must have at least one non-researcher, non-government co-applicant, who must be a primary producer, an agri-processor, an industry organization, or a service provider.

Who is eligible?

This grant is open to various entities involved in the agricultural sector in Manitoba, focusing on advancing research and innovation through collaboration and capacity building.

Agri-processors
Indigenous Government/Indigenous individuals, businesses, communities, and organizations
Industry Organizations
Primary Producers
Research Institutions
Service Providers
Applicants identifying as researchers from academic institutions or Government of Canada departments/agencies, provided they include a non-research and non-government co-applicant (e.g., primary producer, agri-processor, industry organization, or service provider).

Who is not eligible

The grant is not available to certain types of companies and individuals, including specific government employees and entities. Below is a list of those ineligible for funding:

Current and former Government of Canada employees
Government of Canada departments and agencies (except under the Grain Innovation and Crop Production focus area)
Current Manitoba government employees who are the majority shareholders in a business
Current or former members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Current or former members of the Executive council
Current or former Manitoba government senior public servants
Businesses with principal investigators or co-applicants compensated directly from the grant for organizing or delivering project parts

Eligible expenses

The Research and Innovation Program facilitates scientific advancements by providing funding for projects that address specific challenges in agriculture and agri-food sectors. Eligible projects include research and capacity-building activities intended to support innovation and sustainability.

Basic discovery research aimed at expanding agricultural knowledge.
Applied research projects developing practical solutions to agricultural problems.
Acquisition of research equipment valued over $10,000 for capacity building.
Specific training programs related to new research equipment.
Development of new technologies and agricultural practices.
Creation of new agricultural products and improvement of existing ones.
Efforts to enhance knowledge transfer relating to agricultural innovations.
Projects focusing on agri-resource management and economic analysis.
Innovations in grain production and livestock management.
Initiatives for processing and adding value to agricultural products.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant specifically targets initiatives within Manitoba. Eligible applications must align with Manitoba's strategic agricultural and research objectives.

Projects and applicants based in Manitoba, Canada.

Selection criteria

The grant evaluation and selection criteria for the Research and Innovation program are designed to assess both Letters of Intent and Application Worksheets based on scientific merit, research approach, communication plans, and more. Here are the specific criteria used to evaluate both stages:

Scientific merit and originality
Overall research approach
Capability of the research team
Expected results
Research approach and methodology
Communication plan and knowledge transfer
Principles and policy assessment
Financial and delivery risk

How to apply

Completion of a Letter of Intent

Obtain the Letter of Intent form by right-clicking the file link and selecting "Save link as" to download it to your desktop.
Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe to open the document.
Complete the Letter of Intent document with required information.

Submission of Letter of Intent

Submit the completed Letter of Intent to the program contact as specified in the form instructions.
Await feedback to know if your project is eligible to proceed to the next stage.

Invitation to Submit Full Proposal

If invited, complete the full proposal using the Application Worksheet provided in the follow-up invitation.
Ensure all necessary information, budgets, and project details are accurately represented.

Submission of Full Proposal

Submit the full proposal via the method specified in the invitation, ensuring all materials are included.
Review and adhere to any specific guidelines outlined in the invitation for the full proposal.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Cost sharing varies based on Intellectual Property (IP) requirements or confidentiality needs, affecting the government-applicant funding ratio.
Multi-year projects must be completed by December 31, 2027.
Funding intake for this program is currently closed; applicants should monitor for updates on future intake dates.
Applicants are encouraged to subscribe to the Growing Manitoba Ag newsletter and follow relevant social media for the latest program information.

Contacts

1-800-811-4411

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba — Research and Innovation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Manitoba — Research and 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 Manitoba — Research and Innovation?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Manitoba — Research and Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Manitoba — Research and Innovation?

Who is eligible for the Manitoba — Research and Innovation program?

To be eligible for the Manitoba — Research and Innovation program, you must: Eligible applicants include agri-processors, Indigenous governments/individuals/businesses, industry organizations, primary producers, research institutions, and service providers. Applicants who identify as researchers or Government of Canada departments/agencies must have a non-researcher, non-government co-applicant to qualify for funding.