BC On-Farm Technology Adoption
This program offers cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers to implement new, labour-saving technologies that improve farm performance. The focus of this intake is on tools and systems that reduce manual labour and enhance productivity. Delivered by Innovate BC and led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (2023–2028).
Eligible funding may include:
Robotic equipment for planting, harvesting, or sorting
Smart sensors for livestock, crops, or environmental monitoring
AI-powered software and decision tools for farm management
All funded projects must demonstrate clear labour savings and operational improvement.
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Funding Amount
Up to $100,000 in funding at up to a 65% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Rural Communities
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support the adoption of first-of-their-kind, labour-saving farm technologies, including:
Autonomous robotics for weeding, harvesting, or supply transport
Smart sensors and monitoring devices for livestock or crop management
AI tools and farm management software to optimize decisions and workflows
Additional technologies may be eligible if they deliver significant labour savings on-farm.
Deadline to Apply
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