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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 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 environmental value. The $1,705,402

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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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BC-Based Innovators Forging a Dairy-Sector Sustainability Path

Abbotsford’s Bakerview EcoFarm Improving Bovine GHG Measurement and Reduction Technology Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, February 4, 2025 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today unveiled the seventh 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 technological

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Montreal Innovation Startup Using AI to Modernise Meat Quality Assessment

Programmable Technology Will Put the Pork Industry at the Cutting Edge of the Agri-Food Sector Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, January 14, 2025 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today unveiled the sixth 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

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Toronto-Based Agtech Company Focused on Reducing Agricultural GHG Emissions

Nitrogen Recommendation Algorithm Eliminates Unnecessary Fertiliser Use Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, December 10, 2024 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today unveiled the fifth 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 technological responses to the

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Exploring Canada’s Role in Global Agriculture – An Evening with Weekes & McConnell

The Canadian Agri-Food Automation & Intelligence Network (CAAIN) and the Government of Canada are pleased to host Exploring Canada’s Role in Global Agriculture – An Evening with Weekes & McConnell at the Ottawa Westin Hotel, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on February 10, 2025. As a former senior Canadian official and negotiator whose active involvement in

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