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Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Commercializing genomics-driven crop innovation
Funding available
Up to 45% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream supports consortiums developing new and improved broad-acre crop varieties through genomics tools, with a maximum total project budget of $3,000,000 for 4 years. It prioritizes commercialization and industry adoption for pulse and cereal crops, using genomic markers, multi-omics integration, and field trials.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
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 of new and improved broad-acre crop varieties using genomic tools.
- Development and validation of genomic markers with key agronomic, quality and functionality traits.
- Multi-omics data integration combining genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics.
- Use of gene editing tools for targeted trait improvement, enhancing genetic diversity or accelerating breeding cycles.
- Field trials and large-scale testing, plus assessment of genetic lines for end-user processing suitability and breeder feedback.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Consortiums of collaboration.
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
Selection criteria
- Relevance and feasibility of the project’s data justification.
- The interest of the overall project for Canada.
How to apply
- Read the Program Guide before beginning the project process.
- Contact projects@proteinsupercluster.ca to discuss project ideas or questions about the Genomics call for projects.
- Send an email to projects@proteinsupercluster.ca with the company name, contact person and title, phone number, website, and brief project description.
- The application process has two parts: an Expression of Interest and a Full Project Proposal.
Processing and Agreement
- If a project meets initial eligibility requirements, the Project team will reach out to schedule a preliminary meeting.
- The first meeting must be held before an Expression of Interest is submitted.
- EOIs are reviewed on an ongoing basis, allowing successful submissions to move to the next step in the process in a timely manner.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- Technology projects are expected to show advancements in environmental sustainability and efforts toward economic reconciliation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream Program
What is the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream?
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream supports consortiums developing new and improved broad-acre crop varieties through genomics tools, with a maximum total project budget of $3,000,000 for 4 years. It prioritizes commercialization and industry adoption for pulse and cereal crops, using genomic markers, multi-omics integration, and field trials.
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:
The project must use genomic tools to develop new and improved broad-acre crop varieties.
The project must involve at least two consortium members, ideally three or more, including at least one Canadian-based SME.
The project must outline a clear commercialization pathway with industry adoption within a reasonable, achievable timeframe after completion.
What expenses are eligible under Technology Leadership: Genomics stream?
Development of new and improved broad-acre crop varieties using genomic tools.
Development and validation of genomic markers with key agronomic, quality and functionality traits.
Multi-omics data integration combining genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics.
Use of gene editing tools for targeted trait improvement, enhancing genetic diversity or accelerating breeding cycles.
Field trials and large-scale testing, plus assessment of genetic lines for end-user processing suitability and breeder feedback.
Who can I contact for more information about the Technology Leadership: Genomics stream?
You can contact Protein Industries Canada (PIC) by email at projects@proteinsupercluster.ca or by phone at none.
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 Grant and Funding