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Industry Assistance

Programs, organizations and funding available to help move your project forward.

Whether you are a small, medium or large agri-business, it is important to find the right resources to help move your project forward or help with taking you to the next business level. Here are some resources and funding programs available.

INDUSTRY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
FEAD Program – Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development
Protein Industries Canada
Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP)
Prairie Food Link
Ag-West Bio

FUNDING OPTIONS

Canadian Dairy Commission 

The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) is committed to supporting an environment that encourages growth and innovation in the manufacture and use of Canadian dairy products and ingredients. There are several initiatives administered by the CDC.

  • Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund
  • The Matching Investment Fund
  • Dairy Innovation Program

For more information, visit their website.

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) – Research and Development Activities
NRC-IRAP provides non-repayable contributions to Canadian SMEs interested in growing by using technology to commercialize services, products and processes in Canadian and international markets. NRC-IRAP also provides mentoring support and invests on a cost-shared basis for research and pre-competitive development technical projects, upon assessment of a project and firm by a team of Industrial Technology Advisors. NRC-IRAP’s partner organizations also receive contributions to provide technical and research assistance to Canadian SMEs.

For more information, visit their website.

Saskatchewan Agri-Food Value Chain Initiative
The Saskatchewan Agri-Value Chain Initiative focuses on a consumer and operator driven approach, working with foodservice operators and grocery retailers to identify market opportunities and/or operational challenges that can be addressed through innovative products. The initiative then seeks to source those products through Saskatchewan food growers and processors and bring them to market in a timely and reliable fashion.

For more information, visit their website.

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028), between the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector. The agreement includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programs and activities funded by federal, provincial and territorial governments.

For more information, visit their website.

Programs under SCAP and applicable to Saskatchewan’s food processing industry include:

Product Development Program
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Market Development Grant Funding
For a full listing of programs for agr-businesses or industry organizations, visit the Government of Saskatchewan website.