Agriculture Clean Technology Program

What Agriculture Clean Technology Program does

The Agriculture Clean Technology Program (ACTP) is a Canadian federal government funding initiative administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). It disburses non-repayable contributions to Canadian farmers, agricultural businesses, and clean technology researchers to accelerate the adoption, development, and commercialization of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The program is a sub-brand of AAFC and is delivered under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) framework.

The program operates three distinct funding streams. The Adoption Stream subsidizes on-farm implementation of clean technologies by Canadian producers and agricultural SMEs. The Research and Innovation Stream supports pre-commercial development of new clean technology solutions by researchers and innovators. The Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator fast-tracks commercialization pathways for promising technologies. Applications are routed through official Government of Canada portals, with eligibility criteria, contribution amounts, and stacking rules defined by federal program terms.

ACTP does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is financed through parliamentary appropriations and operates within AAFC's broader SCAP framework — a five-year, $3.5 billion cost-shared investment between federal, provincial, and territorial governments running from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028. Distribution and awareness are driven through the agriculture.canada.ca portal, bilingual content, and AAFC-managed social channels on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. AAFC is currently consulting on the successor Next Agricultural Policy Framework for 2028-2033, which will define the program's post-SCAP mandate and envelope.

Name

Agriculture Clean Technology Program

Legal name

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Website

https://agriculture.canada.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Agriculture Clean Technology Program is a Canadian federal funding initiative administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada that disburses non-repayable contributions to Canadian farmers, agricultural businesses, and researchers for adopting, developing, and commercializing clean technologies that reduce agricultural emissions.

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Product category

Agricultural Clean Technology Government Funding

NAICS

Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (926140), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFACACAK

Carbon, Sustainability & MRV Services for Farms (Baseline, Monitoring, Reporting, Verification)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Precision Agriculture Services (Remote Sensing, Variable Rate, Farm Data Services)

SECONDARYAFAAAFAO

Farm Finance, Input Procurement & Risk Tools (Budgeting, Inventory, Insurance Links)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Precision Agriculture & Farm Management Software (GIS, IoT, Telematics)

SECONDARYIMAHACAH

Precision Agriculture & Farm Technology Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Agricultural Machinery & Equipment

SECONDARYBPAGALAD

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Agricultural clean technology
• Sustainable farming practices
• Agricultural research funding
• Greenhouse gas reduction
• Clean technology adoption

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Core offering

The Agricultural Clean Technology Program is a federal government funding program administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada that provides non-repayable financial contributions to Canadian farmers, agricultural businesses, and researchers. It operates through three streams — Adoption, Research and Innovation, and Research and Innovation Accelerator — to support the purchase, development, and commercialization of clean technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing environmental sustainability in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

Product overview

The Agricultural Clean Technology Program is a government funding initiative consisting of three streams: the Adoption Stream, the Research and Innovation Stream, and the Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator. These programs provide financial support to Canadian agricultural producers and businesses to adopt, develop, and commercialize clean technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental sustainability in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

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Brands

• Agricultural Clean Technology Program: A program supporting the adoption and research of clean technologies in the agricultural sector, with streams for Adoption and Research & Innovation including an Accelerator component.
• AgriInvest
• AgriStability
• AgriMarketing Program
• AgriScience Program
• Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
• Taste the Commitment

Products and services

• Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream A non-repayable federal funding stream that supports Canadian farmers and agricultural businesses in adopting proven clean technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability on-farm. It targets primary producers and agri-businesses needing capital to deploy clean technology solutions.
• Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Research and Innovation Stream A federal funding stream supporting research and innovation in clean technologies for the Canadian agriculture sector, funding development of new solutions for environmental sustainability. It targets researchers and innovators developing clean technology solutions for agriculture.
• Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator An accelerated funding stream within the Research and Innovation program designed to fast-track development and commercialization of clean agricultural technologies, helping move emerging solutions more rapidly toward market readiness.

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Direct peers

• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE): U.S. federally funded program supporting research and on-farm innovation in sustainable agriculture; closely mirrors ACTP's Research and Innovation Stream.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): U.S. federal agency that delivers conservation and clean-technology funding to farmers; the most direct international analog to AAFC's Agricultural Clean Technology Program in mandate and mechanism.
• UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) – Farming Programs: UK government department that administers agricultural sustainability and clean-tech funding schemes; functionally analogous to AAFC and its ACTP.
• EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – Eco-schemes: Pan-European framework that funds sustainable and clean-technology adoption across EU member states; comparable in scale, public funding model, and focus on environmental outcomes in agriculture.

Regional players

• Farm Credit Canada (FCC): Canadian Crown corporation providing financing and capital to the agriculture and agri-food sector; comparable Canadian financial support entity, though FCC is lending-based rather than grant-based.
• Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) – Australia: Australian state-level agency funding agricultural sustainability and clean-technology adoption; comparable government funding role across a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• USDA Rural Development: U.S. federal agency supporting rural and agricultural business development including clean-energy infrastructure; broader mandate but overlapping funding mechanism for clean technology in agriculture.
• National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA): U.S. federal agency funding agricultural research, education, and extension; broader portfolio but overlapping R&D mandate with ACTP's research and innovation streams.

Emerging players

• Mitacs: Canadian not-for-profit organization that funds research internships and innovation partnerships; comparable R&D funding model for Canadian agricultural innovation, though broader than agriculture.
• Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA): Alberta-based provincial agency funding clean-technology and emissions reduction projects across sectors; shares the clean-tech grant funding model with ACTP, including agriculture-relevant calls.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AAFC_Canada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AgricultureCanadaEng
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanadianAgriculture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aafc-aac
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdn_agriculture

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