Canadian Agri-food Automation and Intelligence
The CAAIN Smart Farm Network Competition funds evaluations of agtech innovations on Canadian farms to promote unbiased assessments, foster collaboration, and accelerate technology adoption.
Eligible funding may support:
• Smart farm tech evaluations under commercial conditions
• Research and pilot demonstrations of emerging innovations
• Collaboration and capacity-building across Canada’s agtech ecosystem
These activities help strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and innovation in agriculture.
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Funding Amount
Up to $3 million in funding at a 40% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, processors
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support the development, evaluation, and adoption of smart farm innovations, including:
• Research, pilot projects, and technology testing
• Training and capacity building for tech adoption
• Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and industry networking
Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.
Deadline to Apply
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