Plantaform Technology Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Gatineau|Gatineau, QC · grants and contributions register · Hull–Aylmer

Plantaform Technology Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 17 agreements; $1.3M value; 2 departments; 5 programs.

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17agreements
$1.3Mvalue
2departments
5programs

Largest agreements

IRAP-Intelligent Plant Growth System for Reliable Indoor Gardening$300Kvalue2024start2025end

This projet aims to develop a monitoring and feedback system to improve the user-experience related to growing end-user supplied seed stock. By refining system adaptability to various environments and expanding plant variety capabilities, this innovation will address user demand for customization and sustainability.

600071377$200Kvalue2023start2025end

Commercialization Strategy: The project aims to support the implementation of a commercialization strategy for a company specializing in interior vegetable gardens.

Multi-Cultivar Pilot Validation of a Modular Fogponic A-Frame Cultivation System$194Kvalue2026start2027end

The project advances a modular, low-resource Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) system based on fogponics, closed-loop water management, and IoT monitoring. Building on prior prototype cycles that validated the core cultivation approach, the company will complete the active growth cycle, commission a second pilot unit, execute two further growth cycles across diversified berry cultivars in parallel multi-unit operation, develop custom A-Frame hardware to replace the current residential unit hardware, produce per-cultivar growth protocols, and quantify clean-tech performance on water, ene

Optimizing & Scaling Fogponics Technology$169Kvalue2023start2024end

The Rejuvenate product platform is now ready to be developed and utilized as a tool to further research on fogponics technology to characterize the viability and optimal growing conditions for a wide variety of cultivars that are crucial to Canada’s food production.

Plantaform’s Rejuvenate Product$97.9Kvalue2022start2023end

This project will focus on advancing current scientific and technological knowledge of fogponics technology.

YEP- Electrical Engineer$44.2Kvalue2021start2022end

The project will encompass the design of electronics for a fogponic system that utilizes LED, sensors and fog producing devices that provide a nutrient rich and energy efficient environment that allow for the growth of a variety of plants and produce in an urban setting without the utilization of soil. The project will in addition require the verification and testing of all the electrical systems as well as managing the execution of all certifications required such as UL and FCC in order to produce a fogponic system that will be sold as a consumer good.

Head of Marketing$44.0Kvalue2022start2023end

This project will focus on developing marketing strategies to position our product, the Rejuvenate, in the market. The Head of Marketing will conduct constant research to identify and create multiple traction channels that are best positioned for our target market whilst increasing the brand awareness, developing strong messaging, and increasing the conversion rates of pre-orders over time as we prepare for manufacturing.

ARP-User Persona and Product Requirements Development for non-Canadian Markets$44.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This project focuses on conducting research to identify and reduce barriers for market expansion of innovative indoor gardening solutions. The outcomes will support strategic growth and align solutions with emerging consumer needs in a competitive landscape.

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YEP - Marketing$30.0Kvalue2023start2024end

This project is centred on creating a strong Public Relations strategy, increasing visibility across the Canadian and US market. The objective is to increase sales, brand awareness, and attract retailer and distributor partnerships.

YOUTH - M Data Sciences and Market Adaptation.$30.0Kvalue2025start2026end

Plantaform is hiring a youth candidate to support the national expansion of its smart indoor garden. The new hire will coordinate logistics, staff training, and scheduling to ensure operational efficiency and sales targets are met. This role will accelerate our retail growth, streamline operations, and contribute to bringing sustainable food-growing technology into Canadian homes.

YEP - Requirements and marketing support for non NA Markets$30.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The project will adapt the current go-to-market plan for the Ideal Customer Profiles of the Middle East, and develop digital marketing strategies and strategic partnerships to drive brand awareness.

Youth - E-Marketing.$30.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This project focuses on enhancing the firm's brand presence and marketing capabilities by hiring a talented young professional in branding and graphic design. The new hire will create new visual assets for social media, document events, and assist with website updates, newsletters, and marketing materials, and design improved packaging, user manuals, and tradeshow booth layouts while fostering influencer partnerships. This initiative aims to strengthen the Firm’s visual identity, improve customer engagement, and support expansion efforts to new international markets.

YEP- Head of R&D$28.0Kvalue2021start2022end

To develop fogponics as a viable controlled-environment horticultural practice growing a wide variety of herbs, lettuce, flowering, and fruiting cultivars.

YEP- Horticulturist$28.0Kvalue2021start2022end

To research and optimize the biotic and biochemical factors and processes of the controlled-environment horticultural system.

Plantaform Technology Inc.-2023-2024-1012338$20.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Plantaform Technology Inc.-2024-2025-1021214$20.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

YEP - Digital Marketing Strategist$14.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This project consists of creating graphics, maintaining, and optimizing social media accounts, managing email marketing campaigns and coordinating with media groups.

Departments

National Research Council Canada16agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • CanExport SME

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions1agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)

All grants from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Years

20261agreements$194Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20253agreements$104Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20244agreements$364Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SME
20234agreements$419Kvalue4programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SME
20222agreements$142Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20213agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.