How do I apply for AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?

Visit Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?

Eligible industries include: agriculture, agri-food.

Who administers AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Are there similar programs to AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Agriculture, Food & Fisheries category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

🌾 Agriculture, Food & Fisheries🔬 Research💼 Commercialization🏪 Small Business🍁 National📈 Growth

Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science

Funding

Up to $10,000,000

Deadline

Mar 31, 2028

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Your for-profit business can get up to $5 million over 5 years to fund 50% of the cost of pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Non-repayable contributions and/or collaborative research and development support from AAFC scientists for pre-commercial science activities and research aimed at accelerating innovation in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Projects must align with specific priority areas like climate change, economic growth, or sector resilience. Funding is cost-shared, typically 50% from AAFC, with up to 70% for specific not-for-profit environmental activities and potentially increased ratios for Indigenous applicants.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large

Industries: agriculture, agri-food

Region: Canada

Demographics: indigenous

Other Criteria: for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations (including associations, clubs, co-operatives, societies, sector councils), legal entity capable of entering into legal binding agreements, consent to share a summary of your proposal with other federal, provincial, and territorial governments, research activities must align with at least one of the 3 priority areas (Climate change and environment, Economic growth and development, Sector resilience and societal challenges), activities typically include Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 7 (proof of concept to prototype), proposals are expected to include activities addressing environmental issues (proposals with no or limited environmental research deemed low priority), for variety development, priority given to early stage development work (new traits, genome development, plant breeding), pest and disease surveillance only eligible if part of a broader research activity (not routine monitoring), activities supporting Indigenous knowledge systems and scientists are eligible, organizations targeting Indigenous, 2SLGBTQI+, visible minorities, women, youth, and persons with disabilities, or with diverse Boards of Directors (30%+) and DEI plans, are encouraged