Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program
Last updated on September 18, 2024
The objective of the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program (KTTP) is to increase the competitiveness, resiliency, and innovation of the provincial agriculture and food sector through facilitated knowledge and technology transfer.
The cost-shared reimbursement program is intended to strategically support B.C.’s producers and processors to innovate and adapt to changing environmental, production, and market conditions through practical, applied knowledge and skill development to ensure behaviour change.
Download and review the 2024-25 KTTP program guide (PDF, 634 KB) for full details, as some changes have been made.
New this intake:
- Funding for the fall 2024 intake will be allocated on a first come, first served basis for all eligible completed applications
- Applications are accepted starting September 9, 2024 until funds are fully committed. There is no guarantee that you will receive funding after you have completed an application to this program
- Seafood producer/processor associations or organizations are eligible for this intake
- Applicants will be asked to upload an event agenda with your application. You may use our KTTP agenda template (DOCX, 168 KB) or provide your own
- Do you have questions? Check out our FAQ (PDF, 129 KB).
Successful KTTP applications must demonstrate how the proposed activities will transfer knowledge and/or build the skills of B.C.’s agriculture and food sector to make them more competitive, resilient and/or innovative under the following eligible topic areas:
- Climate adaptation and mitigation
- Plant and animal health
- Production extension
- Seafood production and processing
- Traceability
- Soil, nutrient, water, air and biodiversity management
- Business management and development
- Labour (workforce development)
- New entrant skill development
- On-farm emergency management
- Reconciliation and decolonization
- Sector innovation and competitiveness
Stream 1: Subject matter expert for knowledge development
Total cost-shared eligible amount: up to $1,500 (applicant must demonstrate cost-sharing contributions through cash or in-kind donation).
Subject matter expert activities such as:
- AGMs
- Community meetings or culturally appropriate community gatherings
- Conferences
- Events
Stream 2: Hands-on learning for skill development
Total cost-shared eligible amount: up to $7,500 (applicant must demonstrate cost-sharing contributions through cash or in-kind donation).
Activities that support the development of skills and competencies such as:
- Field days/research trials
- Farm tours
- Technology training
- Hands-on workshops
- Experiential learning
