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Title:

820367

Agreement Number:

820367

Agreement Value:

$50,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 21, 2026 - Sep 30, 2039

Description:

This project supports the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN), a national innovation network that brings together producers, processors, technology developers, researchers, academic institutions, Indigenous organizations, and industry partners to accelerate the development, validation, demonstration, and commercialization of advanced agri-food technologies across Canada. Through collaborative research and development projects, Smart Farm and Commercial Farm Demonstration activities, funding programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, CAAIN will support the adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and data-driven technologies to improve productivity, strengthen food production and processing capacity, enhance supply chain resilience, and support food security objectives. The project's work phase is scheduled to end on September 30, 2031.

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

The project aims to strengthen Canada's agri-food innovation ecosystem by increasing
collaboration among producers, processors, technology developers, researchers,
investors, Indigenous organizations, and other ecosystem partners. This project is expected to fund at least 40 new technology projects, mobilize $80 million in private sector co-investment, create and maintain 800 jobs, and grow the network to more than 3,000 members.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6X 0P6

Reference Number:

033-2026-2027-Q2-820367

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

731164935

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

N/A

Amendment Date

0001-01-01T00:00:00

Recipient's Operating Name:

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network Inc.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton--Wetaskiwin

Federal Riding Number:

48021

Program:

Pillar II - National Innovation Ecosystem

Program Purpose:

Encourage R&D that will accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products, processes and services;-Facilitate the growth and expansion of firms in Canada;-Attract and retain large scale investments to Canada; and-Advance industrial research, development and technology demonstration through collaboration between academia, non-profit organizations and the private sector. Increasing manufacturing capacity; Improving production efficiency through improvements to plant and equipment.

NAICS Code:

115110

Amendments:

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