Unlocking Capital for Agriculture & Agri-Food.
Grants and financing options for sustainable farming tech, processing equipment, and export growth.
Agricultural innovation companies can access the Agri-Innovation Program for commercialization of new products and processes, CanExport for international market entry, and provincial programs for equipment modernization. The sector is increasingly technology-driven, with precision agriculture, food processing automation, and sustainable practices all qualifying for SR&ED.
Primary Programs
AgriInnovate + CanExport
Median Recovery
$150,000 per SME
Key Parameters
Matching Funding Programs
Programs commonly accessed by Agriculture & Agri-Food companies in Canada.
Typical Eligible Expenses
Common cost categories that qualify for funding in the Agriculture & Agri-Food sector.
Precision agriculture technology development
Food processing automation systems
Sustainable packaging and supply chain R&D
Export market development activities
Employee training on new agricultural technology
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Can food processors claim SR&ED?
Yes. Developing new processing methods, improving food safety systems, or creating novel formulations involves technological uncertainty that qualifies. Routine quality testing does not.
What's the CanExport limit for agri-food?
CanExport SMEs provides up to $50,000 per project for export marketing. Note that primary agriculture products are typically redirected to AgriMarketing rather than CanExport.
Are greenhouse automation projects fundable?
Yes. IoT-controlled growing environments, automated irrigation systems, and climate monitoring technology often qualify for both SR&ED and IRAP funding.