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Contribution: Indo-Pacific Engagement Program

University of the Fraser Valley

$520,000.00

Exploring Agtech & Cleantech Innovation in India

FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-09

Summary
This project aims to strengthen Canadian research capacity in agricultural technology and clean technology innovation in India, in alignment with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy which identifies India as a strategic partner and emphasizes academic and research collaboration. The initiative will foster institutional linkages between the University of the Fraser Valley and IIT Madras, India’s top-ranked research institution. It will support two Canadian postdoctoral fellows annually through graduate scholarships valued at $70,000 each, with additional travel and accommodation support of up to $7,500. It will also fund two research fellowships for full-time Canadian faculty members, each valued at up to $12,500 per year. These fellowships will enable Canadian researchers to engage directly with Indian stakeholders and innovation ecosystems in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Through literature reviews, ecosystem mapping, and stakeholder interviews, the researchers will generate policy briefs and reports that provide insights for Canadian organizations seeking to expand their presence in India’s Agtech and cleantech sectors.
Program
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Location
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2028-06-30
Agreement Number
7474165 P016854001
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-09
Agreement Title
Exploring Agtech & Cleantech Innovation in India
Agreement Title (French)
Explorer l’innovation en agrotechnologie et en technologie propre en Inde
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$520,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project aims to strengthen Canadian research capacity in agricultural technology and clean technology innovation in India, in alignment with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy which identifies India as a strategic partner and emphasizes academic and research collaboration. The initiative will foster institutional linkages between the University of the Fraser Valley and IIT Madras, India’s top-ranked research institution. It will support two Canadian postdoctoral fellows annually through graduate scholarships valued at $70,000 each, with additional travel and accommodation support of up to $7,500. It will also fund two research fellowships for full-time Canadian faculty members, each valued at up to $12,500 per year. These fellowships will enable Canadian researchers to engage directly with Indian stakeholders and innovation ecosystems in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Through literature reviews, ecosystem mapping, and stakeholder interviews, the researchers will generate policy briefs and reports that provide insights for Canadian organizations seeking to expand their presence in India’s Agtech and cleantech sectors.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à renforcer la capacité de recherche canadienne dans les domaines de la technologie agricole et de l’innovation en technologies propres en Inde, en accord avec la Stratégie indo-pacifique du Canada, qui identifie l’Inde comme un partenaire stratégique et met l’accent sur la collaboration universitaire et en recherche. L’initiative favorisera l’établissement de liens institutionnels entre l’Université de la Fraser Valley et l’IIT Madras, la principale institution de recherche en Inde. Elle permettra de soutenir deux chercheurs postdoctoraux canadiens par année au moyen de bourses d’études supérieures d’une valeur de 70 000 $ chacune, avec un soutien supplémentaire pour les déplacements et l’hébergement pouvant atteindre 7 500 $. Le projet financera également deux bourses de recherche pour des professeurs canadiens à temps plein, chacune d’une valeur pouvant aller jusqu’à 12 500 $ par année. Ces bourses permettront aux chercheurs canadiens de collaborer directement avec les parties prenantes indiennes et les écosystèmes d’innovation à Chennai, au Tamil Nadu. Grâce à des analyses documentaires, à la cartographie des écosystèmes et à des entretiens avec les parties prenantes, les chercheurs produiront des notes d’orientation et des rapports offrant des perspectives pour les organisations canadiennes souhaitant accroître leur présence dans les secteurs de l’Agtech et des technologies propres en Inde.
Expected Results
4 graduate student scholarships and 4 research fellowships to Canadians.
Expected Results (French)
4 bourses d'études supérieures et 4 bourses de recherche destinées à des Canadiens.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’engagement pour l’Indo-Pacifique
Program Purpose
The purpose of this program is to support Canada’s agenda in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening national stakeholder’s knowledge, understanding and expand their network on/in the Indo-Pacific. This is expected to increase Canada’s capacity to advocate for its core interests and values in an evolving context and in key thematic priority areas for Canada in the region.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme a pour but d’appuyer les priorités du Canada dans l’Indo-Pacifique en renforçant les connaissances et la compréhension des intervenants nationaux au sujet de la région et en permettant à ces intervenants d’y élargir leur réseau. On s’attend à ce que le Canada puisse ainsi mieux défendre ses principaux intérêts et ses valeurs fondamentales dans un contexte en évolution et dans ses grands domaines thématiques prioritaires dans la région.
Recipient City
ABBOTSFORD
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of the Fraser Valley
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2025-2026-Q4-0193
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