Grant · not repaid

AgriScience Program - Projects (for-profit organizations)

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

OpenAgri-FoodResearch
Funding
Up to $10,000,000
Up to $10,000,000 per application
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME, Large Corp

Overview

Non-repayable funding for for-profit businesses to carry out pre-commercial scientific research in priority areas of agriculture and agri-food. Up to $5 million per project and $10 million per applicant over 5 years, covering 50% of eligible costs.

Who can apply

  • Restricted to for-profit organizations/businesses
  • projects must involve pre-commercial scientific research in the program's priority areas.
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What it can pay for

R&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: Oct 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.