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AgriTech Innovation applications will be accepted Feb 15

The AgriTech Innovation Initiative (ATII) guidelines are now available on the website of the Agricultural Adaptation Council website.

English - www.adaptcouncil.org/program/atii

French - www.//f.adaptcouncil.org/program/iiat/

The Initiative will be accepting applications on February 15, 2024. The intake close is March 28, 2024 at 11 am EST.  The eligible project complete date is September 30, 2027.

The purpose of the $25 million Initiative is to support growth and productivity through innovation, advanced manufacturing, improved food safety and enhanced cyber security, and energy efficiency within the agri-food sector.

The Initiative will be delivered under three streams, as follows:

-  Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation (total Eligible Costs per Project less than $100,000)

-  Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation (total Eligible Costs per Project $100,000 and greater)

-  Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy 

Source : The Grower

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