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Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)

CAAIN drives collaborative agtech research and innovation from coast to coast by Connecting Creating Cultivating

We support Canadian agri-food innovation focused on

Automation &
Robotics

Data-Driven
Decision-Making

Validation &
Demonstration

Our Approach

Collaborate to Innovate

CAAIN champions collaborative agtech research and innovation. We co-fund industry-led projects in automation, robotics and data-driven agriculture, connect technology companies with producers and researchers, and support the validation and demonstration of new tools on working farms across Canada. Learn how we collaborate

Join Our Network

By joining our network, you gain access to a growing community of professionals interested and invested in the future of Canadian agri-food.

CAAIN News

Check out our latest news items to stay up to date on what CAAIN is doing to support Canada’s agtech ecosystem.

CAAIN Awarding a Total of $4.2 Million to Five Agtech Innovators

Artificial Intelligence Continues to Gain Traction in the World of Agriculture Edmonton, Alberta, September 3, 2026—The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today revealed

Federal funding announcement for CAAIN in Calgary, August 26, 2026

Government of Canada Renews CAAIN Funding

ISED Recognizes Six Years of Exceptional Agtech R&D Results with a Second Round of Funding Edmonton, Alberta, August 26, 2026—Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

CAAIN Receives up to $6.25M from AAFC

Edmonton, Alberta, May 12, 2026—The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) is pleased to announce it has been selected by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

CAAIN Events

2027 CAAIN Fireside Chat and Networking Evening, February 8, 2027

2027 Fireside Chat and Networking Evening

On February 8, 2027, CAAIN will host our fourth annual Fireside Chat presenting Kim McConnell in conversation with an interesting guest. The 2027 edition will

Cover of the CAAIN annual report
2025-2026

CAAIN Annual Report

CAAIN is pleased to share our 2025-2026 annual report. We encourage you to send us your questions or comments to [email protected].

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