Research and Innovation
What We Fund
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance funds research, training, innovation, and outreach projects for the benefit of the agri-food sector.
Eligible applicants can apply for project operating funding or research centre access through the Alliance’s portfolio of funding programs designed to deliver Ontario agri-food solutions with global impact.
Quick Access: Open Calls
Funding Programs
Alliance programs fuel innovation by supporting world-class research and the next generation of agri-food innovators. Projects must align with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Research Priorities.
Select from the programs below to learn more.
Resources
Explore Previously Funded Projects
Explore Alliance-funded projects by year, research priority, program type or research centre. This page does not provide status updates for each project. Please visit the Ontario Agri-Food Research & Innovation Portal for status updates.
Stay Up to Date With Funding Calls
Stay up to date on funding calls, news, events, and research innovations that bring together academia, government and industry to address a common goal – advancing the health, sustainability and productivity of the agri-food and rural sectors in an increasingly complex world.





