Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation

Advancing clean technology in agriculture often requires significant upfront investment, long development timelines, and strong research partnerships. For organizations working to reduce emissions and improve sustainability across Canada’s agri-food sector, the Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation stream offers meaningful financial support to help move promising ideas toward real-world impact. Delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, this program focuses on pre-market innovation that can drive a lower-carbon, more efficient agricultural economy nationwide.

The Research and Innovation stream is geared toward transformative projects in areas such as green energy and energy efficiency on farms, precision agriculture tools, and bioeconomy solutions. Funding can help cover activities like applied research, technology development, piloting and demonstration, and early commercialization or scale-up efforts. Support can reach up to roughly $2 million per project, provided through a mix of repayable and non-repayable contributions, helping organizations manage risk while advancing complex clean technology initiatives. An added feature of this stream is the Accelerator, which enables eligible not-for-profit organizations to further distribute funding through their own networks to support broader innovation objectives.

With applications currently being accepted and a national scope, this program is especially relevant for nonprofits and sector organizations working at the intersection of agriculture and clean technology. Reviewing the full program details can help determine how this opportunity aligns with your research goals and funding strategy.