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

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Collaborate to Innovate

CAAIN champions collaborative AgTech research and innovation. We do this by…learn more

CAAIN-Supported Innovation

Learn About the Work We Fund

Meet our project partners and hear them describe in their own words how their efforts are going to make a difference in Canada and around the world.

All About CAAIN

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Us but Were Afraid to Ask

Find out who's on Team CAAIN, discover our Vision, Mission, and Values, and learn what makes us tick.

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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 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 Launches $9M Agtech Project Funding Competition

Seeking Innovative Approaches to Challenges Facing Canada’s Agri-Food Sector Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, March 23, 2026 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today

CAAIN Awarding $1.7M to Six Agtech Innovators

Applicants from BC to Nova Scotia Make the Grade Edmonton, Alberta, March 19, 2026–CAAIN’s mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is to

CAAIN Events

2027 Fireside Chat

On February 8, 2027, CAAIN will be hosting our fourth annual Fireside Chat with Kim McConnell in conversation with an interesting guest. The event will

2024-2025

CAAIN Annual Report

CAAIN is pleased to share our 2024-2025 annual report. We encourage you to send us your questions or comments to [email protected].