Agreement Value:
$57,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 7, 2020 - Sep 30, 2036
Description:
This project supports the Canadian
Agri-Food Automation and
Intelligence Network (CAAIN). CAAIN
is a national innovation network that
brings together producers, technology
developers, academic institutions,
researchers, and industry partners to
accelerate the development, testing,
and adoption of advanced agricultural
technologies across Canada.
Through collaborative research and
development projects, Smart Farm
initiatives, and technology
demonstration activities, CAAIN
supports the application of automation, artificial intelligence,
machine learning, digital agriculture,
and data-driven solutions to improve
productivity, sustainability, and
competitiveness in Canada’s
agriculture and agri-food sector. The project’s work phase is scheduled to end on September 30, 2028.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:
The project aims to strengthen
Canada’s agri-food innovation
ecosystem by increasing
collaboration among industry,
academic institutions, producers, and
technology developers. Expected
outcomes include the accelerated
development and adoption of
innovative agricultural technologies, increased research and development
activity, enhanced productivity and
sustainability across the agri-food
value chain, improved decisionmaking
through the use of data and
digital technologies, creation of highly
skilled talent opportunities, and
increased competitiveness of
Canada’s agriculture and agri-food
sector.
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:
Please note this update includes a change to improve standardization of reporting across projects. The original start date was updated to reflect the correct execution date.
Amendment Date
Jun 30, 2026
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 Stream 4 - 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.