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Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Technology Leadership: Genomics stream provides up to $3,000,000 over four years to support the commercialization of new and improved broad-acre crop varieties using advanced genomics tools in plant breeding and variety development. Eligible activities include developing genomic markers, integrating multi-omics data, gene editing, field trials, and assessing genetic lines for commercialization across the agrifood supply chain.
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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
- Up to 45% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and commercialization of new and improved broad-acre crop varieties using genomic tools.
- Application of multi-omics strategies to enhance crop traits for industry priorities.
- Use of gene editing tools to improve crop traits or accelerate breeding cycles.
- Field trials and large-scale testing to assess performance of new crop varieties.
- Assessment of crop lines for suitability in end-user processing and providing targeted feedback to breeders.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Crop breeding companies
- Seed companies (including seed distributors, certified seed growers)
- End-user processors (such as food and ingredient companies)
- Crop agronomy companies
- Biotechnology and genomics companies
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not legally entitled to do business in Canada or lack a significant Canadian business operation.
- Projects that are classified as a “designated project” or a “project” under applicable federal environmental and impact assessment legislation.
- Entities that are not compliant with all economic or financial sanctions or trade embargoes imposed, administered or enforced by the Government of Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for personnel directly involved in the project.
- Costs of equipment and materials required for the project.
- Contracted services and consultancy fees related to project execution.
- Travel expenses necessary for the completion of project activities.
- Project administration fee (4% of total eligible reconciled project costs, up to a certain maximum).
- Other direct costs essential for implementing the project, as outlined in the program guide and budget documentation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian companies or multi-national corporations with significant operations in Canada
- Non-Canadian entities may participate with approval from Protein Industries Canada
- For joint Canada-UK projects: at least one Canadian SME and one UK company are required as consortium partners
Additional information
- All projects are required to pay a 4% project administration fee to Protein Industries Canada, calculated based on total eligible reconciled project costs.
- Each consortium member must sign a "Declaration As To Authorization and Compliance" regarding government sanctions and applicable acts.
- A data and intellectual property (IP) strategy must be developed and submitted as part of the project proposal.
- Consortia members will receive IP training to address challenges and best practices associated with IP generated during the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream. 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 Technology Leadership: Genomics stream?
The Technology Leadership: Genomics stream provides up to $3,000,000 over four years to support the commercialization of new and improved broad-acre crop varieties using advanced genomics tools in plant breeding and variety development. Eligible activities include developing genomic markers, integrating multi-omics data, gene editing, field trials, and assessing genetic lines for commercialization across the agrifood supply chain.
How much funding can be received?
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream Funds up to 45% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream program?
To be eligible for the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream program, you must:
Must be a consortium of at least two companies, including at least one Canadian-based SME.
Each consortium member must contribute meaningfully, typically financially, to the project.
At least two partners must be Canadian companies or multinationals with significant Canadian operations.
What expenses are eligible under Technology Leadership: Genomics stream?
Development and commercialization of new and improved broad-acre crop varieties using genomic tools.
Application of multi-omics strategies to enhance crop traits for industry priorities.
Use of gene editing tools to improve crop traits or accelerate breeding cycles.
Field trials and large-scale testing to assess performance of new crop varieties.
Assessment of crop lines for suitability in end-user processing and providing targeted feedback to breeders.
Who can I contact for more information about the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream?
You can contact Protein Industries Canada by email at projects@proteinsupercluster.ca.
Where is the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream available?
The Technology Leadership: Genomics stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream is a Partnering and Collaboration
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