Innovation and technology

The On-Farm Technology Adoption Program provides cost-shared funding to eligible participants to adopt new technologies on-farm that will enhance profitability, productivity and/or efficiency. Learn about the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program.

The Beneficial Management Practices Program provides cost-shared funding to assist farm and ranch operations to mitigate high-risk activities or emerging challenges by promoting agricultural sustainability, climate mitigation and climate adaption practices that contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment. Learn about the BMP program.

The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program provides cost-shared reimbursement to support knowledge transfer events for B.C. producers and food processors. The objective of KTT is to increase the competitiveness, resiliency and innovation of the agriculture and food sector through facilitated knowledge and technology transfer. Learn about the KTT program.

The Traceability Adoption program offers up to $16,000 in cost-shared funding to individual food, seafood and agriculture businesses to implement facility-based traceability practices, systems, infrastructure and technologies. Funding is also available for training and consulting services. Learn about the TA program

The AgriInnovate Program aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural and agrifood sector by providing repayable contributions to incent targeted commercialization, demonstration and/or adoption of innovative technologies and processes. Learn about the AgriInnovate Program (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)

The Agritech Concierge program  provides government support for agritech businesses to access support services that can help them grow, diversify, access new markets and attract investment opportunities. Learn about the Agritech Concierge Program.

The B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) connects small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agritech sector with academic researchers, government and industry partners to develop technology solutions that build resilient supply chains and generate global solutions for food security and climate change.

BCCAI is:

• Funded by the Province of B.C.,  with an investment of $6.5 million over three years, and Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), with an investment of $10 million over five years
• Led by SFU in collaboration with B.C. universities including the University of Fraser Valley and Kwantlen Polytechnic University
• Learn about BCCAI’s Agritech Development Program

The BC Food Hub Network (the Network) aims to foster growth and innovation in the processing sector through improved industry access to facilities, equipment, technology, technical services and business supports. The Network is being developed in collaboration with industry, communities and post-secondary institutions. It is an innovative approach that is intended to build provincial food and beverage processing while serving the regional and sector provincial diversity.

The BC Food Hub Network is comprised of 14 regional food processing and innovation hubs (food hubs) that work together with the agriculture, seafood and commercial food processing sectors by providing shared-use kitchen and production space in urban and rural communities. The Network also includes the Endowed Food and Beverage Innovation Professorship at the University of British Columbia's (UBC) Vancouver campus. Learn more about the BC Food Hub Network.

The Province of B.C. and the Netherlands signed a two-year action plan in May 2022, to explore collaborative opportunities in agricultural technology. The actions in this agreement aim to benefit each jurisdiction’s economies to create stronger, more resilient food systems for future generations. Learn about the B.C.-Netherlands Action Plan

CAAIN is a not-for-profit organization focused on supporting the agri-food sector by funding research and innovation in automation, robotics, data-driven decision-making, the validation of emerging knowledge and technology.

CAAIN bridges the gap between agri-food companies and technology firms, fostering collaboration, and facilitating the development of smart farm networks to validate and demonstrate innovative products for both domestic and international markets. Learn more about projects led by CAAIN.

CFIN aims to transform the foodtech landscape by funding innovative projects, fostering collaboration and building a vibrant community of food and beverage professionals. With a focus on smart product and process development, food ecosystem sustainability, and Agile and safe supply chains, CFIN connects the Canadian food and beverage ecosystem to new ideas and technologies to position Canada as a global leader in food innovation. Learn more about CFIN’s funding programs

DIGITAL is an independent, not-for-profit organization created to accelerate research and development investment, technology adoption and the re-skilling of Canadian workers by introducing a new type of innovation model that is led by industry.

Through industry-led innovation, cross-industry collaboration, and a focus on creating a digitally skilled workforce, DIGITAL aims to contribute to Canada’s vision of leading the global digital landscape and unlocking the potential of its citizens in its digital age.

Learn more on how to innovate with DIGITAL.

Innovate BC is a Crown agency that helps to connect innovators both large and small with provincial government funding, tools, resources and support. They serve and celebrate innovation in B.C., helping industries grow, while ensuring people throughout the province benefit from the thriving tech sector. Learn how Innovate BC can help your business.