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Agriculture & Food Business Grants

UK agriculture and food businesses access funding through DEFRA schemes, devolved nation programmes, and rural development grants. Support covers farming productivity, food innovation, and rural enterprise development.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Agricultural Support

Environmental Land Management schemes, productivity grants, and farming equipment funding support the agricultural sector's transition to sustainable and efficient practices.

Food Production & Innovation

Food manufacturing and processing businesses can access innovation grants, capital funding, and export support. Agritech development is also supported through specific programmes.

Rural Enterprise

Rural businesses beyond farming can access enterprise development grants, broadband schemes, and diversification funding through LEADER-style local programmes.

Canadian Agriculture & Food Grants

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Government of Nova Scotia

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO)

A 2-year salary incentive that reduces the cost of hiring recent post-secondary graduates for full-time, permanent jobs.

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Government of Nova Scotia

Energy Training Program

A wage subsidy to help you hire post-secondary students or grads for a summer work experience in the energy sector.

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Government of Nova Scotia

Co-op Education Incentive (CO-OP)

Wage assistance when you hire university or community college co-op students for career-related work terms.

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Government of Nova Scotia

Apprenticeship START

Funding to help you hire an apprentice from a diverse group or in a rural area.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Global Innovation Clusters

Supports AI adoption, scale‑up and commercialization through resources and networking opportunities.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada

Provides funding to develop new innovations and test cutting‑edge prototypes in real‑life settings.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Provides funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities for women entrepreneurs through partner organizations.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Black Entrepreneurship Program

Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black‑led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship.

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Canadian Government (through partner organizations)

2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Provides targeted support, including funding and mentorship, for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada.

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FedNor

Northern Ontario innovation funding

Funding for innovation projects in Northern Ontario communities and businesses.

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FedDev Ontario

Innovation ecosystems in southern Ontario

Funding to develop strong regional networks that support business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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FedDev Ontario

Southern Ontario business innovation

Funding to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses and commercialization of new technologies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian agriculture & food grants