Deadline: the Program will end on March 31, 2028.

The purpose of the Interprovincial Research Collaboration Designated Program is for Ontario to collaborate with one or more provinces or territories to jointly fund research project where mutual interests align to advance science, research and innovation, and support the Sector.

Eligible Activities

The following activities are eligible to be undertaken under the Interprovincial Research Collaboration Designated Program, including any Initiative established thereunder:

  1. Staff exchange programs between Ontario and another province or territory to share information, discuss various issues of common interest related to research and innovation and discuss the operations of their respective research centres;
  2. Knowledge transfer activities related to research findings in the agri-food sector and in the scientific community;
  3. Research projects related to climate change and adaptation and mitigation strategies for the agriculture and agri-food sectors;
  4. Research and innovation projects that address common issues and interests; and
  5. Any activity set out in:
    1. A Recipient’s Transfer Payment Agreement or a Vendor’s Service Level Agreement, or
    2. Any Designated Program Guidelines for the Interprovincial Research Collaboration Designated Program or any Initiative Guidelines for any Initiative established under the Interprovincial Research Collaboration Designated Program,

provided that activity falls within the purpose of the Interprovincial Research Collaboration Designated Program.

Eligible Persons

The following are eligible to participate in the Interprovincial Research Collaboration Designated Program, including any Initiative established thereunder:

    1. Primary Producers;
    2. Processors;
    3. Industry Organizations;
    4. Research Bodies;
    5. Retailer/Wholesalers;
    6. Service Providers;
    7. P/T/M Governments; and
    8. Indigenous Peoples.