Agriculture Research and Innovation
The Agriculture Research and Innovation Program will support farm-level applied research, innovation and adoption projects that are designed to address challenges and opportunities and increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the PEI agriculture industry.
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Funding
Amount
Agriculture Industry Associations: 75% of eligible expenses up to $60,000 for one-year projects and $80,000 for multi-year projects for eligible program expenses. Projects may be considered for additional funding as determined by the program review committee.
• Agricultural Producers: 50% of eligible expenses up to $30,000 for one-year projects and $40,000 for multi-year projects for eligible program expenses.
• Public and Academic Institutions, and Agribusinesses: 25% of expenses up to $30,000 for one-year projects and $40,000 for multi-year projects for eligible program expenses.
Eligible Applicants
Processors, Farmers, Academic, Producer Associations
Eligible
Purposes
Support the undertaking of short-term applied research that will yield economic benefits to the PEI agriculture industry.
Eligible Research and Innovation Activities include:
Variety/Crop Trials – Yield evaluation, climate suitability, pest resistance, pollination improvement
Crop & Livestock Research – Supporting on-farm diversification and commercialization of agri-based products
Pest Management Research – Quantifying pest issues and evaluating risk-reduction methods
Climate-Focused Research – Addressing crop and livestock challenges linked to climate change
Clean Tech & Knowledge Gaps – Short- to medium-term projects targeting scientific gaps or clean technology innovation
Knowledge Transfer – Information sharing and extension activities
Eligible Costs include:
Salaries and consulting fees
Equipment and monitoring equipment rental
Project-related travel (e.g., plot visits)
Materials and supplies
Analytical lab fees
Administrative costs
Deadline
to Apply
N/A
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