The Premier of Alberta believes that the province’s farmers “are the best in the world.” Danielle Smith posits that Albertan farmers are “driven by a tradition of constant innovation.” Much of this innovation, she says, hails from two crop diversification centres that have been conducting agricultural research in the region for decades. To maintain momentum, […]
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FCC Commits $2 Billion to Supercharge Canadian Agtech Innovation
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is making a major commitment to Canada’s agriculture and food sector, announcing plans to invest $2 billion by 2030 to accelerate innovation in agtech. The investment—one of the largest of its kind in the sector—will be deployed through FCC Capital, the financial institution’s new investment arm launched in 2024. FCC Capital […]
Calgary Agtech Startup Harvests Seed Capital from SVG Venture’s Pioneer Fund
Brilliant Harvest has secured $500K in funding from SVG Ventures’ Pioneer Fund as part of the THRIVES accelerator, adding momentum to its mission of transforming agricultural operations through AI-powered tools than enhance, not replace, dealer teams. Founded by industry veteran Remi Schmaltz, the Calgary-based agtech startup first emerged from stealth mode last year powered by […]
Lethbridge Startup Coagtech Using A.I. to Improve Water Treatment Process Across Canada
In landlocked Alberta, every drop of water is increasingly precious as the regional population grows steadily. Knowing this, one local company is applying machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to help water treatment operators and plants make better, more informed decisions. Based in Southern Alberta, Coagtech has created an artificial intelligence modelling system that allows […]
ATB Financial and The51 Close $51M AgTech Fund to Drive Agricultural Innovation
In a significant boost for agricultural innovation, ATB Financial and The51 Food and AgTech General Partners have announced the final close of The51 Food and AgTech Fund at $51 million. This early-stage venture fund focuses on supporting diverse science and technology founders working to transform the agriculture sector. The milestone comes amid a challenging venture […]
A.I. and Agtech Win in Red Deer at Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024
Innovate Calgary announced the winners of the recent Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024. The Rural Founders Pitch Competition is designed to support entrepreneurs outside of Alberta’s tech hubs with resources, coaching, and a platform to showcase their innovations. The Competition, held on October 17th at the Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre in […]
AgTech Company HEMPALTA Launches Biochar Derived from Hemp to Complement Carbon Credit Platform
HEMPALTA, an agricultural technology company focused on harnessing the potential of hemp, is launching a hemp-based biochar product. “We continue to advance our business by adding new revenue-generating streams related to industrial hemp. We’ve added a global hemp carbon credit platform that enables us to seek out new markets worldwide and participate in the growing […]
From Farm to Fork, Five Agtech Firms Set to Showcase Innovation at Inventures 2024
Thousands of dollars are on the line along with exposure to a global audience and technology investors for 30 companies that have made the final cut for the Inventures Startup Pitch Competition. Inventures 2024 is finally here and a select group of companies have been identified as the finalists for this year’s pitch competition. There […]
AgTech Company HEMPALTA Goes Against Grain by Listing on TSX
Calgary-based HEMPALTA, an AgTech company focused on producing commercial and consumer products derived from industrial hemp, has begun trading under the symbol HEMP on the TSX Venture Exchange with a $17.5 million market cap. The company is included on Calgary.tech’s watchlist of startups with a bright future. “We were very excited to make our debut on […]
Calgary AgTech Startup HEMPALTA Closes Financing in Pursuit of Going Public
Calgary’s Trail Blazing Ventures (TSXV: BLAZ.P), a capital pool company, and HEMPALTA have announced the closing of a private placement financing to raise $1.1 million. The funding will enable the companies to combine and pursue a TSX Venture Exchange listing. HEMPALTA was included on Calgary.tech’s watchlist of startups for 2023. Investors in the financing will […]