Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (EARI) - Innovative Technology and Demonstration
Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, agri-science and agri-processing sectors through innovative research and development projects; on-farm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact. This element supports the early adopters of new technologies or practices as well as supporting the development, adaptation, or demonstration of technical innovations on-farm. - Supporting early adopters of new technologies or practices: Up to 30% funding towards eligible costs may be considered for approved projects - Maximum contribution per project shall not exceed $25,000 - Eligible items may include such items as equipment, machinery, and other technologies that are new to New Brunswick - In addition, expenses associated with a formal third party (e.g. consultant) evaluation and communication plan are eligible for up to 100% funding to a maximum of $1,500 per project - In-house reports are also permissible but are not eligible for funding - Supporting investments in the development or adaptation of technical innovations on-farm: Up to 30% funding towards eligible costs will be considered for approved projects. Maximum contribution per project shall not exceed $25,000 - In addition, expenses associated with the formal third party (e.g. consultant) evaluation and communication plan are eligible for up to 100% funding to a maximum of $1,500 per project. In-house reports are also permissible but are not eligible for funding - For demonstration trials to accelerate technology transfer of techniques or practices up to 100% funding towards eligible costs may be considered where there is significant potential for sector wide benefit - Maximum contribution per project shall not exceed $7,500 per year
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
Deadline not available
Type of Grant
Sectors
Agri-Food, Agriculture, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Environmental Sustainability, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Technology
Demographics
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Company Requirements
- Indigenous People or Organizations
- Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
- Agriculture producer associations
- Academic or research institutions
- Agri-businesses
- Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives
Eligible Activities
- Supporting early adopters of new technologies (i.e. equipment) or practices to assess their effectiveness in New Brunswick
- Eligible technical innovations and practices will be new, not generally available, or not widely adopted in a given region or sector
- Only where required to conduct a proper and suitable evaluation will more than one project of any new technology be considered
- In order to be considered for funding, a strong formal evaluation and communication plan must be part of the project
- Expenses associated with the evaluation and communication plan are eligible expenses if conducted by an independent third party
- Supporting investments in the development or adaptation of technical innovations on farm, which contribute to on-farm sustainability, profitability and competitiveness
- Innovations could be developed by farmers or groups of farmers, or could be sourced from domestic or international science or technology developers and adapted to the New Brunswick context
- This could include development of new equipment or other technologies for use on-farm, as well as adapting existing equipment or technologies in a new and innovative manner for use in New Brunswick
- In order to be considered for funding a strong formal evaluation and communication plan must be part of the project
- Expenses associated with the evaluation and communication plan are eligible expenses if conducted by an independent third party
- Demonstration trials to accelerate technology transfer of techniques or practices that will be of benefit to New Brunswick farmers
Grant Application website
Contact
Industry Financial Programs (Branch)
Fredericton