Sponsor

AAFC

Program

Agri-Science Projects

For More Information

If you have been invited to participate in this program, you will need to submit a copy of the proposal and signed OR-5 for review prior to submission to the Eligible Applicant.  Researchers are encouraged to contact the Office of Research ASAP for program information and assistance with completing your proposal. 

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: AgriInnovation Program Website

Description

*New: Rolling deadlines. Updated January 5, 2015.

AAFC has announced a new deadline under the Industry-led R&D Stream of the AgriInnovation Program for Agri-Science Projects.

The objective of the AgriInnovation program is to accelerate the pace of innovation by supporting R&D activities in AgriInnovation and facilitating the demonstration, commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies, practices and/or services.  The overall Program budget from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2018 is $468 million.

Eligibility

The University is NOT an eligible applicant under this program but CAN be a sub-contractor to an Eligible Applicant (e.g. for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that are legal entities).

Maximum Project Value

$5M  AAFC will contribute 50-75% of total eligible costs based on the status of the applicant.  Total government funding can NOT exceed 75% of eligible costs.

Indirect Costs

15%

Project Duration

The Industry-led Research and Development Stream will expire on March 31st, 2018.    It is strongly suggested that research activities relative to a Project be completed by January 31st, 2018 to allow time for performance reporting by March 31, 2018.

For Questions, please contact

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriInnovation Program
1341 Baseline Road
Tower 7, Floor 8, Room 130
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0C5

Email: AIP-PAI@agr.gc.ca 
Toll Free Number: 1-877-246-4682
Fax: 1-866-309-4255
TDD/TTY: 613-773-2600

Office of Research

Meghan Grimes, Awards and Agreements Officer
Research Services Office
519-824-4120 x54807
mgrimes@uoguelph.ca

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