Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP): Industry-led Research and Development Stream

  • The AgriInnovation Program’s (AIP) Industry-led Research and Development Stream provides Canadian government funding for research and innovation projects in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-product sectors. Government funding under this initiative is divided into two project categories: Agri-Science Cluster and Agri-Science Project.

    Agri-Science Cluster: National Projects

    The Agri-Science Cluster is focused on large, national projects with collaboration from industry, academics and the government to address issues across multiple commodities.

    • Amount: Non-repayable contribution to a maximum of $20 million; Cost sharing of a minimum of 50% of project costs. Stacking limit of 75%
    • Timeline: 5-year initiative beginning April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2018, with a project completion date of January 31, 2018.
    • Eligibility: Project must consist of participants from industry, academics, and government organizations.

    Agri-Science Project: Smaller Scale Local, Regional, or National Projects

    The Agri-Science Project is a smaller project that either focuses on one issue or commodity and it can be local, regional or national in scope.

    • Amount: Non-repayable contribution to a maximum of $5 million. Cost sharing of a minimum of 50% of the project costs. Stacking limit of 75%
    • Timeline: 3 deadlines a year: February 1, June 1, and October 1. AIP is a 5-year initiative beginning April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2018, with a project completion date of January 31, 2018.
    • Eligibility: Project must consist of participants from industry, academics, and government organizations.

    Top AIP Industry-led R&D Resources:

    • AIP Industry-led R&D Overview Blog: An overview of the purpose, timelines, and success stories in this business grant article.
    • AIP Industry-led R&D Eligibility Criteria Blog: The expenses, projects, and companies that are eligible for these government grants for small business.
    • AIP Industry-led R&D FAQs: Answers to common questions about this program are provided here; please feel free to ask additional questions in the Comments section.




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