Group 1036

We support the future of agriculture in NB.

Cultivating Innovation, Harvesting a

Sustainable Future for New Brunswick

Agricultural development presents a major economic and social opportunity for New Brunswick. With 90% of its food currently imported, strengthening the agrifood sector can boost local and export markets while enhancing food security and self-sufficiency. Research focuses on improving cropping systems, soil health, and sustainable farming practices across post-secondary, public, and private institutions. The adoption of new technologies, including digital agriculture, is key to optimizing productivity, profitability, and market expansion.

Collaboration between academia, government, and industry drives applied research to support sustainable food production and economic growth. Funding from grants, government programs, and industry investments promotes sustainability, diversification, and market development in the agriculture sector.

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IMPACT STORIES

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Elegant Solutions to an Agricultural Crisis: A Université de Moncton Startup Addresses the Declining Bee Population

The humble honey bee plays an indispensable role in New Brunswick’s agricultural sector. And with global warming, the 10,000 or so bees kept in provincial hives are at increasing risk…

Biogas Program for Farmers Promotes Community Prosperity

Each spring and fall, when New Brunswick farmers spread manure to fertilize their fields, they produce a smelly reminder of the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) our agricultural sector emits year-round.…

PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes December 10, 2026)

Impact Fund

The goal of the Impact Fund is to invest in initiatives that drive large-scale, transformative impacts in one of ResearchNB’s priority sectors. Projects should focus on mobilizing scientific findings with the goal of implementing them within a policy, program, or activity in industry, government, or community.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Open (Closes November 19, 2026)

Ideas Advancement Fund

The Ideas Advancement Fund invests in early-stage research with the potential to advance knowledge and catalyze impact across one or more priority and/or enabling sectors. The program supports researchers to explore early-stage ideas - from fundamental scientific inquiry to the development and validation of early prototypes.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed

Bridging Fund

The goal of the Bridging Fund is to help researchers with strong, meritorious proposals move one step closer to securing large-scale federal research funding. The program supports projects that advance impact in New Brunswick’s priority sectors by providing targeted assistance to researchers who were not successful in an initial federal application or a multi-year renewal.
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Equipment and Infrastructure Support Fund

The goal of the Equipment and Infrastructure Support Fund is to enable research institutions to purchase the equipment and tools required to conduct leading-edge research that advances knowledge and impact in one or more of ResearchNB’s priority sectors.
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