Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network Inc.

$57,500,000.00 CAD

≈ $1.39 for every person in Canada ≈ 743 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Program
SIF Stream 4 - Demonstration
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2020-2021
Agreement period
July 7, 2020 – September 30, 2036
Reference
ic:033-2020-2021-Q2-812952

Published purpose

This project supports the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN). CAAIN is a national innovation network that brings together producers, technology developers, academic institutions, researchers, and industry partners to accelerate the development, testing, and adoption of advanced agricultural technologies across Canada. Through collaborative research and development projects, Smart Farm initiatives, and technology demonstration activities, CAAIN supports the application of automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital agriculture, and data-driven solutions to improve productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. The project’s work phase is scheduled to end on September 30, 2028.

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This project supports the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network in bringing together technology and agri-food companies to develop and integrate automated and digitized solutions into Canada's agri-food sector.

Category: Research Primarily funds activity in Canada

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