SCAP – Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative

Amount of Funding

The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative provides cost-shared funding of up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum contribution of $100,000 for approved innovation technology and equipment projects.

The program supports investments that help agricultural producers and food processors adopt innovative technologies, equipment, and processes that improve operational efficiency, increase production capacity, and strengthen business competitiveness.

For certain larger-scale projects, funding may be available at 35% of eligible project costs, up to the same maximum contribution of $100,000.

Funding amounts are determined based on:

• Total eligible project expenditures

• Type of technology or equipment being adopted

• Expected productivity and efficiency improvements

• Project scope and business impact

• Alignment with program objectives

Applicants are responsible for funding the remaining project costs through internal resources or other eligible financing sources.

Eligible Applicants

The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative supports agricultural and food-processing businesses seeking to modernize operations through technology adoption and innovation.

Eligible applicants may include:

• Primary agricultural producers

• Farms and agricultural operations

• Food and beverage processors

• Agri-food businesses

• Agricultural partnerships and corporations

• Indigenous agricultural enterprises

To qualify, applicants must generally:

• Operate within Canada’s agriculture or food-processing sector

• Be actively engaged in commercial agricultural production or food processing

• Be in good standing with applicable regulatory requirements

• Demonstrate the capacity to complete and fund the proposed project

The program is intended for businesses that are pursuing technology-driven improvements that increase productivity, operational performance, and long-term competitiveness within the agri-food sector.

Eligible Activities

The Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative supports projects that help agricultural producers and food processors implement innovative technologies, equipment, and processes.

Eligible projects may include investments that:

• Increase production capacity

• Improve operational efficiency

• Enhance product quality and consistency

• Reduce labour requirements

• Improve resource utilization

• Strengthen business competitiveness

• Modernize production and processing operations

Examples of eligible activities may include:

• Purchasing and installing advanced production equipment

• Implementing automation technologies

• Adopting precision agriculture systems

• Upgrading food-processing equipment

• Implementing digital monitoring and control systems

• Introducing innovative manufacturing or production processes

• Improving inventory, logistics, or operational management systems

A key focus of the program is supporting projects that improve cybersecurity within the agriculture and food sector. Eligible cybersecurity-related investments may include:

• Network security enhancements

• Cybersecurity monitoring systems

• Data protection technologies

• Secure operational technology infrastructure

• Digital risk management solutions

• Cybersecurity software and hardware upgrades

Projects should demonstrate measurable benefits related to productivity, efficiency, capacity expansion, or risk reduction.

Program Deadline

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