Title:
Canadian Agri-Food Automation Intelligence Network
Agreement Value:
$57,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 7, 2020 - Sep 30, 2036
Description:
This project brings together technology and agri-food companies focused on developing and integrating automated and digitized solutions into Canada's agri-food sector.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:
This investment will help CAAIN build and expand its framework of smart farm networks nationally to support technology demonstrations and adoption in the agriculture sector. CAAIN will support innovative projects from Canadian start-ups and SMEs developing technologies for AI, automation, and data-driven decision making in agriculture and primary food processing.
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6N1E4
Reference Number:
033-2020-2021-Q2-812952
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
731164935
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amendment has been completed to increase the contribution amount to $57,500,00.00 from $49,500,000.00.
Amendment Date
Mar 7, 2025
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 Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48014
Program:
SIF Stream4- Demonstration
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.