The Food and Agtech Demonstration Initiative is led by MaRS and supported by funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) program.
Over the course of two years, MaRS will disburse a total of $2 million to select pilot projects to accelerate the adoption of venture technologies across the food and agriculture sector.
The video covers:
- Eligibility requirements: Clarify the criteria for project teams, including the role of the lead startup applicant and the client organization.
- Funding and timelines: Review the available funding pool, cost-sharing expectations and the milestone-based disbursement schedule.
- Application process: Walk through submission requirements, including the letter of intent (LOI), project overview template and other project documentation required ahead of the November 6, 2026 deadline.
- Evaluation criteria: Understand how proposals will be evaluated based on technical soundness, project feasibility and projected environmental and economic benefits.