Ag Research Fund

 
 
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Program Information
 
 
 

Agency:

AVAC

For Further Information Contact:

Tel: 403-274-2774 Fax: 403-274-0101
Web: http://www.avacltd.com/
Email: avacinfo@avacltd.com
 
 

 
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  AVAC continues to break ground in Alberta and making a significant contribution to Alberta’s emerging value-add industry, and the fledgling venture capital sector. In partnership with a wide array of partners, investees, and sponsors, AVAC continues to play a critical role as the experienced investor in early-stage companies. AVAC Ltd., based on its Agribusiness value-added (Agrivalue™) roots, and with additional mandates in Agriculture Research, ICT (Information Communications Technology), Life Sciences, and other Industrial Technology sectors continues to contribute a key leadership role in Alberta.

Agriculture Research - Eligibility
Special consideration is given to applicants that are looking to establish ongoing research programs versus those that are proposing one-time research projects.

An Ag Research program:

  • Refers to an area of research focus with clearly defined goals and outcomes.
  • Is conducted over a medium term (3-5 years) but defined in the context of long-term 10 to 20 year capacity- building perspective.
  • Is conducted in the context of reaching the goals of the Alberta Agricultural Research and Innovation Strategic Framework.
  • A long-term perspective which guides strategic priorities leading to medium- and short-term focused implementation.
For more information and application forms, visit the AVAC website.
 
 
 
 
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Last Reviewed/Revised on January 31, 2012.