Still early days (and long nights) for field robotics
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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 five projects to be funded as part of recent funding competitions. CAAIN’s primary mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is to fund technological responses to the most significant opportunities
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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 (ISED) announced today that it will award $50‑million to the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN), thereby allowing CAAIN to launch new programming, beginning this fall. CAAIN will continue to focus
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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 (AAFC) to receive up to $6.25 million in funding. This investment, delivered through the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) – Research and Innovation Stream, establishes CAAIN as a key accelerator in
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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 launched its latest funding call, a $9M open competition designed to foster advances in a sector of critical importance to the safety and sovereignty of Canada’s agri-food value chain. “We
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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 fund technological responses to the most significant opportunities and challenges facing the nation’s agri-food producers and primary processors. That means supporting promising efforts with the potential to provide economic or
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CAAIN Agtech Networking Reception at Agriculture Enlightened
We are thrilled to invite you to attend an exclusive networking event taking place the evening before EMILI’s 2025 Agriculture Enlightened Conference. This event is a unique opportunity for professionals in the agricultural technology industry to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and investors who are shaping the future of agriculture in Canada. Event Details: •
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Developing and Validating an AI-Driven Interactive App for Broadacre Farmers
Will Balance Powerful Back End with User-Friendly Interface to Create a Source of Truth Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 25, 2025 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today introduced a new project from its recent Smart Farm Competition. CAAIN’s mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is to fund technological responses to the most
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PrairiesCan Supports CAAIN AI-Based Technology Demonstration Program
Edmonton, Alberta, June 24, 2025—The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) is pleased to announce it has received new funding from Prairies Economic Development (PrairiesCan). This collaboration will support the establishment and launch of a technology demonstration program, designed to accelerate the adoption by Alberta-based commercial farms of AI-focused agriculture technology developed by innovators
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CAAIN Project Targets AI-Based Improvements to Sow Fertility and Nutrition
Quebec-Based Industry Association Assessing Existing Tools to Maximize Efficiency and Effectiveness Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 18, 2025 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today unveiled the ninth of 11 stories illustrating the success of its two 2023 funding calls. CAAIN’s mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is to fund technological responses to
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CAAIN Receives $8M Extension
ISED Gives Agtech Funder a Vote of Confidence Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, March 21, 2025 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today announced it has received an additional $8M from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). These funds will continue to build the organisation’s momentum as it delivers its mission to support innovative agricultural technology
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Quebec-Based Innovators Introducing AI to Beekeeping
News Release Supporting a Vital Yet Fragile Element of Crop Propagation Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, March 4, 2025 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today unveiled the eighth in a series of 11 stories illustrating the success of its two 2023 funding calls. CAAIN’s mandate from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is to fund
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