AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Up to $5M
The maximum Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) contribution toward a project will normally not exceed $5,000,000.
Repayable contributions to help for-profit agri-businesses commercialize, demonstrate or adopt innovative, commercial-ready technologies and processes.
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Who qualifies
For-profit businesses (contributions repayable); full eligibility page not fetched. Cost share must be cash; in-kind contributions are not eligible.
Good to know
- Funding: AAFC 60% / applicant 40%; an extra 10% federal share may apply where more than 50% of the organization is owned or led by under-represented groups. Contributions to for-profits are repayable.
- Cost share: 60% of eligible costs
- Notes: Group set to Loans because contributions to businesses are repayable.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“The maximum Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) contribution toward a project will normally not exceed $5,000,000.” source ↗
- status“Closed to applications” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.