Agriculture Development Fund

For Saskatchewan businesses and organizations working at the intersection of agriculture, food, and innovation, advancing new ideas often requires research support that goes beyond day-to-day operations. The Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) exists to help move practical, research-driven solutions forward, particularly those that address production challenges, sustainability, and value-added processing across the province’s agri-food sector. Backed by the Government of Saskatchewan, this long-standing fund focuses on strengthening the competitiveness and long-term resilience of Saskatchewan agriculture.

ADF is geared toward projects that generate real-world outcomes, such as improving livestock systems, developing new crops or food products, reducing production risks, or advancing sustainable farming practices. Funding is non-repayable and varies by project, helping offset a wide range of research-related costs tied to testing, analysis, collaboration, and knowledge development. While applications are typically led by researchers within recognized Canadian research organizations, agri-businesses, processors, and industry groups are often involved as partners or collaborators, making the program especially relevant for companies looking to validate or scale innovative ideas through applied research.

The program follows a staged application process, beginning with a short concept submission before inviting full proposals, and it runs on a recurring intake cycle rather than a one-time deadline. For Saskatchewan businesses exploring research partnerships or innovation-led growth, learning more about how ADF works could be an important step toward turning an idea into industry impact.