British Columbia's agricultural and agri-products sector can increase its competitive edge through funding under a new innovation program to facilitate the development and adoption of innovations in the BC agriculture, food and agri-products sector.

The $1.5 million Canada-BC Agri-Innovation Program is funded through the federal and provincial Growing Forward Agreement. It supports projects that lead to innovation that will enhance profitability and competitiveness, both on-farm and throughout the rest of the supply chain. The Investment Agriculture Foundation is pleased to deliver this program on behalf of the BC Ministry of Agriculture.

Businesses, organization and individuals can access up to $250,000 for eligible projects. Examples include:

• Adaptive or applied research;
• Development or demonstration of innovative technologies, processes or products; and
• Projects that support the adoption of product, process or technological innovation.

Request for Proposals: Part A (82.3KB PDF)

Application Form: Part B (Sections 1 & 2) (751KB PDF)

Budget Sheets: Part B (Section 3) (936KB PDF)

Guidelines for Acknowledging Funding for the Agri-Innovation Program (159KB PDF)

Deadlines

October 4, 2011

December 15, 2011

April 15, 2012

July 13, 2012

*subject to availability of funds.

All projects must be completed by March 31, 2013.

Additional Resources

Growing Forward

Contact

Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC

Email:

Phone: 250-356-1662

Funding Provided By

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

BC Ministry of Agriculture