CAAIN (Canadian Agri-food Automation and Intelligence Network)

Shares project funding and farm validation for automation and data tools in agriculture.

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What a company can get

Clean Agtech Validation and Integration ProgramFirst trial

What it gives: CAAIN invests $3.8 million in the program. Approved projects are pre-approved for up to $1 million each. Projects need cash from at least two Canadian small businesses (499 or fewer employees).
Line up first: Technology at readiness level 7 or above, aimed at farm greenhouse gas emissions or input savings
At least two Canadian small business partners putting in cash
Work that is new, not part of regular business
When the cash lands: Not published
Intake: Application opened May 20, 2026. Intake dates were June 18, Aug 14 and Oct 15, 2026, with the last two subject to funds. Projects finish by March 31, 2028
Where it might lead: A larger demonstration or commercial rollout after the project ends.

Source: caain.ca, read 3 November 2026

Prairie Agtech Validation ProgramFirst trial

What it gives: Pairs two Prairie agtech companies each with two producers and research experts for validation and demonstration. Financial support is mentioned but no amount is published.
Line up first: Company based in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba
Willingness to meet for feedback and to share earlier on-farm trial history
When the cash lands: Not published
Intake: Listed as open. No deadline published
Where it might lead: Adoption pilots through AIVA or a commercial pilot with the producers.

Source: caain.ca, read 3 November 2026

More about CAAIN

Where it sitsIdea to scale

Support for trials and validation, after a prototype works and before commercial sales.

Not established from the sources we reviewed

Payment timing and cost share ratio
Deadlines for the Prairie program
Whether the August and October 2026 intakes went ahead

Questions a company might ask

Which CAAIN call fits my product and my province? How do I find the two small business partners I need? What does TRL 7 mean for my product?

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