CAP Agri-Innovation: $100,000 to $1,000,000 for Agricultural R&D
A new product, process or service for the agriculture sector starts with research and development that a company has to carry before the result reaches the market. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Agri-Innovation program is a federal-provincial program that funds agricultural innovation R&D and industry capacity.
It supports companies developing new products, processes or services for the agriculture sector, with funding of $100,000 to $1,000,000. The program is open, and applications are being accepted.
What is CAP Agri-Innovation?
CAP Agri-Innovation is a federal-provincial grant program, available Canada-wide. It funds agricultural innovation R&D and industry capacity.
The program supports companies developing new products, processes or services for the agriculture sector. The grant is paid as a reimbursement.
CAP Agri-Innovation at a glance
| Detail | Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) — Agri-Innovation |
|---|---|
| Funding amount | $100K – $1M |
| Program type | Grant |
| Level | Federal |
| Where it applies | Canada-wide |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | No fixed deadline on record |
| What it funds | R&D / Proof of Concept, Prototype / Product Development, Commercialization / Market Launch |
| Industries | Biotech & Agriculture, Food & Beverages |
| Company stage | Startup, Growth, Expansion |
| Payment model | Reimbursement |
| Matching funds required | Yes |
| Competition level | Moderate |
How much funding is available?
Funding ranges from $100,000 to $1,000,000.
The grant is paid as a reimbursement, and a matching investment is required from the applicant.
Who is eligible?
The applicant
- You must be a Canadian business or organization involved in agriculture or agri-food.
- A matching investment is required from the applicant.
The project
- Your project must generate or transfer agricultural knowledge.
- Your R&D activities must have clear application to the Canadian agriculture sector.
When and how to apply
CAP Agri-Innovation is open and accepting applications. The program has no fixed application deadline.
Two conditions shape how the funding reaches you: a matching investment is required from the applicant, and the grant is paid as a reimbursement.
The status of Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) — Agri-Innovation in EVAMAX Grant AI™ is currently Open. Grant AI™ re-checks it against the official program page, so look there for the latest before you start an application.
Is CAP Agri-Innovation right for you?
CAP Agri-Innovation suits startup, growth and expansion-stage Canadian businesses and organizations involved in agriculture or agri-food that are developing new products, processes or services for the agriculture sector. Watch for two requirements: your project must generate or transfer agricultural knowledge, and your R&D activities must have clear application to the Canadian agriculture sector. A matching investment is required from the applicant, and competition is moderate.
Next steps: look up Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) — Agri-Innovation in EVAMAX Grant AI™ to see its live status and other programs that fit your company, or talk to EVAMAX about building your application.
Program details are from the EVAMAX Grant AI™ record as of October 14, 2026. Programs change — confirm current terms on the official program page before you apply.