Artificial Intelligence Program 2025
Protein Industries Canada
PIC’s vision is to position Canada as a leading global source of sustainable, high-quality plant protein and plant-based co-products, while substantially contributing to Canada’s economic growth and international trade.
Three main themes were identified in which applications of AI would have the greatest return to the plant-based and agrifood sector:
- Accelerated Innovation
- Process Optimization
- Social Impact
Protein Industries Canada will co-invest in collaborative consortia. There is no set maximum that these multi-year projects can receive, although Protein Industries Canada limits reimbursement to up to 45% of reconciled eligible costs in Project Stream and System Stream projects.
University of Manitoba is a member of Protein Industries Canada. Researchers can email info@proteinsupercluster.ca to request a sign up for access to the full PIC membership list.
Questions about this program may be directed to Andrea Craig (Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca).
The Major Projects Office is available to provide project/proposal development support: MPO@umanitoba.ca
Protein Industries Canada staff are available to support project consortia throughout the proposal development process: projects@proteinsupercluster.ca
Deadlines
| UM Internal Deadline | Sponsor Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
Expression of Interest | Ongoing | Ongoing Expression of Interest: Once you have reviewed the Project Eligibility Requirements, email projects@proteinsupercluster.ca to set up an introductory call. Following the call, prospective applicants will be provided with the Expression of Interest (EOI). All EOIs are assessed by a team of Protein Industries Canada staff. The project, its budget and its workplan are fine-tuned throughout this stage. |
Application (Upon Invitation Only) | Ongoing | Ongoing Full Application (upon invitation): Once an EOI has been approved, it moves to a full Project Proposal. Successful applicants will be notified by email and will be invited to attend a Proposal Orientation meeting held via conference call. |
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