Deadline: 29-Nov-22
The Agtech Accelerator Program is now open for applications that bring agriculture and technology together to accelerate the growth of Canadian agtech startups built to solve global problems.
This venture capital-backed accelerator is built with founders and farmers as the foundation– the believe this is the recipe for success.
Saskatchewan is home to vibrant startup culture and a robust ecosystem of world-leading agriculture and food companies. There is no better time than now, and no better place than Saskatchewan to lead the growth of agtech in Canada and beyond.
Focus Areas
- Big data and predictive analytics
- Supply chain, traceability, and sustainability
- Precision agriculture
- Robotics and automation
- Farm management
- Sensing and Internet of Things
- Software and Hardware
- Animal Health.
Benefits
- Their high-performance accelerator provides impactful programming, access to capital, and key industry connections. Through the partnership of Emmertech (capital), EDR (industry), and Cultivator (programming), they have the perfect recipe for cultivating Canada’s agtech sector!
- As an Agtech Acceleratorcohort company, you’ll have access to the following:
- High-impact programming with exclusive access to services, perks, and discounts
- Exposure to national and international investors and organizations
- Access to expert mentors and advisors
- Reoccurring connections with producers and farmers from across the nation
- Access to high-profile corporate and industry leaders.
- As with many other industries, technology is driving global agriculture forward. The future relies on collaboration, innovation, and the ability to leverage their strengths and become leaders who drive a sustainable future here at home, across the country, and worldwide. Who better to lead the growth of agtech in Canada and beyond than Saskatchewan:
- Home to more than 40% of Canada’s cultivated farmland – some of the most productive farmland in the world.
- Strong ecosystem of world-leading agtech and food tech companies, renowned education and research institutions, world-class transportation and logistics infrastructure, and a strong business community.
- Builder of agtech-focused venture capital fund, Emmertech.
- Vibrant startup culture and community growing astronomically and setting new heights within the tech ecosystem.
- Numerous local and government supports, helping founders launch, grow, and scale.
- Saskatchewan has always been a leader in agriculture, and they’re driven to continue leading into the future.
Funding Information
- 3-month accelerator program with a minimum $100K equity investment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Agtech Accelerator is open to seed to series A Canadian startups with technology solutions.
For more information, visit https://www.cultivator.ca/programs/agtech-accelerator
