AgriScience Program

Overview of the AgriScience Program program:

The AgriScience Projects program, part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, is designed to accelerate innovation by funding pre-commercial science activities and research that benefit the agriculture and agri-food sector. This program supports projects that aim to address industry priorities, enhance productivity, and improve the sustainability of Canadian agriculture.

Benefits of the AgriScience Program program:

• Funding Details
• Cost-Shared Funding: The program provides cost-shared funding, covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The applicant is responsible for securing the remaining funds from other sources.
• Eligible Expenses: Funding can be used for a variety of expenses, including salaries and benefits for project staff, materials and supplies, equipment rental, and travel costs associated with the project.
• Project Duration: Projects can vary in duration but typically span from one to three years, depending on the scope and objectives.

Eligibility criteria of the AgriScience Program program:

• Research Focus:
• Projects must focus on pre-commercial science activities that address industry priorities.
• Research should aim to develop new technologies, practices, or products that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture sector.
• Collaboration:
• Preference is given to projects that involve collaboration between industry, academia, and government.
• Projects should demonstrate strong industry support and potential for broad application and adoption.
• Project Scope and Impact:
• Projects should have a clear and measurable impact on the agriculture and agri-food sector.
• Research activities should be designed to produce tangible results that can be transferred to and adopted by industry stakeholders.
• Innovation and Sustainability:
• Projects should promote innovation and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the agriculture sector.
• Research should address key challenges and opportunities identified by the industry.