AgriInnovate Program
$1,000,000–$10,000,000ContributionFederalAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Provides repayable contributions to accelerate commercialization and adoption of innovative agricultural products, technologies, and processes. Supports capital-intensive projects in agri-food value chain.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Rolling — apply any time
- Typical processing time: 6-12 months
What you'll need
Agri-Food Sector Business
Must be a for-profit organization in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector
Innovation Project Plan
Provide a detailed business case and project plan showing how innovation will be commercialized
Apply via AAFC
Submit application through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada online portal
Official program page · Details verified Mar 26, 2026
Related funding
- Canadian Agricultural Partnership — Agri-Innovation — Federal, up to $500,000
- FedDev Ontario - Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation — Federal, up to $10,000,000
- Grow Forward Manitoba - Agri-Food Innovation — Manitoba, up to $150,000
- New Brunswick Agricultural Innovation Fund — New Brunswick, up to $75,000
- Saskatchewan Agri-Innovation Grant — Saskatchewan, up to $100,000
- ACOA Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Federal, up to $1,000,000+