Loan · repayable

AgriInnovate Program

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Federal (all of Canada)

ClosedAgri-FoodManufacturingAI
Funding
Loan up to $5,000,000
Borrow up to $5,000,000 per project — repayable, not a payout
Deadline
Closed
Closed — not accepting applications.
Type
Loan · repayable
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME, Large Corp

Overview

Provides up to $5 million in repayable contributions covering 50% of the cost of projects that accelerate the demonstration, commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes or services that increase agri-sector competitiveness and sustainability. Priority areas include advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics and digitization.

Who can apply

Not specified on listing - verify on program website

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What it can pay for

CommercializationPilot / DemoTechnology adoptionR&D

Past recipients

See organizations that received funding from this program in the Government of Canada's public grants and contributions records. Past funding does not mean a new application will be approved.

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Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 13, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.