SFU BC Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI)

Matched cost sharing for B.C. agritech companies to develop, test and pilot products.

Research · British Columbia · 2 offers from public pages

What a company can get

Agritech Development ProgramPrototype

What it gives: Matched cost sharing, BCCAI request up to $250,000, to speed development and market entry. Total project budget $50,000 to $500,000.
Line up first: Be a B.C. private corporation with up to 499 employees and 2 years in operation (non-B.C. firms must spend in B.C.)
Product at technology readiness level 5 to 9
Company cash of $25,000 to $250,000
When the cash lands: Not published
Intake: Intake dates not published. Apply through the program page after talking with the team
Where it might lead: Our read: after funded piloting, move to first sales or a scale-up round.

Source: sfu.ca, read 3 November 2026

Agritech Innovation Funding (controlled environment agriculture)First trial

What it gives: Project funding for B.C. controlled environment agriculture. Total project value $200,000 to $1 million, 6 to 24 months. Lead applicant puts in 25 percent of eligible cost in cash.
Line up first: B.C. corporation with 499 or fewer staff and 2 years of operation
25 percent cash share
Expression of interest first, then proposal
When the cash lands: Not published
Intake: Closed, the proposal deadline has passed
Where it might lead: Our read: watch for a new call and prepare an expression of interest.

Source: sfu.ca, read 3 November 2026

More about BCCAI

Where it sitsIdea to scale

Our read The pilot and scale-up step for B.C. agritech companies that can match with their own cash.

Not established from the sources we reviewed

Intake dates for the Agritech Development Program
The exact match ratio for the Development Program
When approved money is paid

Questions a company might ask

Does my company qualify if it is not based in B.C.? What should I have ready before I contact BCCAI? Is there a call open now?

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