AgriInnovate Program

For agriculture and agri-food enterprises looking to bring advanced technology out of development and into real-world use, the AgriInnovate Program offers a significant opportunity to scale innovation. Designed for businesses that are ready to commercialize, demonstrate, or adopt commercial-ready solutions, this national program supports projects that improve competitiveness while delivering measurable sustainability benefits across Canada’s agri-food system.

Delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriInnovate focuses on forward-looking technologies such as advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and digital solutions. Projects that combine multiple innovation areas or clearly demonstrate how a new process or technology can be applied at scale tend to stand out. Funding is provided as a repayable contribution, with support that can reach into the millions, helping enterprises offset a meaningful share of eligible project costs. The program also recognizes the importance of inclusive growth, offering more favourable cost-sharing for businesses led or owned by individuals from under-represented groups.

While the AgriInnovate Program is currently closed to new applications, it remains a key funding option for established agri-food businesses planning future commercialization or technology adoption projects before the program concludes in 2028. Reviewing the full program details through GrantHub can help determine whether this funding aligns with your long-term innovation and growth strategy.