NEW FUNDING ALERT: Up to $10 Million Available for Canadian Greenhouse & Controlled Environment Agriculture Projects! 
The Government of Canada has just announced a major $750 MILLION funding initiative aimed at transforming domestic food production, and applications are now OPEN!
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has officially launched the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program, designed to help Canadian producers expand operations, adopt innovative technologies, and strengthen year-round food production.
How Much Funding Is Available?
Eligible projects may receive between $100,000 and $10 MILLION in government contributions, depending on project eligibility and scope.
The program includes two funding streams:
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$650 Million – Technology Adoption: Supporting greenhouse expansion, new facilities, automation, robotics, advanced lighting, and innovative growing technologies.
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$100 Million – Rural & Northern Food Production: Supporting locally driven solutions that expand food production and improve food security in rural and northern communities.
Funding may be repayable or non-repayable depending on the stream and project characteristics.
What Types of Projects Could Qualify?
This is particularly relevant for Canadian businesses investing in:
New greenhouse construction and facility expansion
Vertical farming and hydroponic growing systems
Automation, robotics, and advanced growing technologies
LED lighting and climate-control systems
Technologies improving energy and resource efficiency
Modernization of existing greenhouse operations
Increasing domestic fruit and vegetable production capacity
IMPORTANT: Application Deadline – December 23, 2026
The initial intake is already open, and interested businesses must submit a Project Summary Form by December 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The intake may close earlier.
Given the scale of potential funding, businesses considering significant capital investments should begin evaluating eligibility immediately.
How Innovate Incentives Group Can Help
At Innovate Incentives Group (IIG), our team brings extensive experience supporting Canadian agriculture and agri-food businesses in securing government funding.
We work with businesses to:
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Assess project eligibility and funding potential
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Develop comprehensive government funding strategies
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Identify opportunities to combine eligible funding programs and tax incentives
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Prepare and manage funding applications
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Support clients throughout the funding process
If you’re planning a greenhouse expansion, investing in automation, or developing innovative growing technologies, now is the time to have a conversation.
We’re offering introductory discussions to help businesses understand whether their upcoming investments may align with this newly announced opportunity.
Message me directly or contact info@innovateincentivesgroup.com
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Let’s explore how government funding can help turn your next major investment into reality.