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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Quebec-Based Innovators Introducing AI to Beekeeping Read More »
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
BC-Based Innovators Forging a Dairy-Sector Sustainability Path Read More »
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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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
Toronto-Based Agtech Company Focused on Reducing Agricultural GHG Emissions Read More »
Using AI, Machine Learning, and a New Generation of Agricultural Camera to Improve Fruit Yields Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, November 12, 2024 – The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) today unveiled the fourth 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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