Geco chief executive officer Greg Stewart is a member of Cohort 3 of the AgTech Accelerator program. | Cultivator photo

Ag-tech program opens up application process

Cultivator powered by Conexus is looking for the next round of participants for its AgTech Accelerator program

The AgTech Accelerator program by Cultivator powered by Conexus, which is designed to support inventive people in agriculture, is looking for 15 people to fill Cohort 4. “When we say ag tech, we’re talking about the use of technology in agriculture or horticulture, with the aim of improving yield, efficiency and or profitability,” said Laura […] Read more

Agtech Accelerator is a venture-backed accelerator program founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus, Emmertech and Economic Development Regina. It provides startups with capital and mentorship to bring to market systems, machines and data needed by producers. | Supplied image

FCC funds Sask. tech accelerator

Farm Credit Canada and Agtech Accelerator have formed a partnership to help support the development of agricultural startups. Agtech Accelerator is a venture-backed accelerator program founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus, Emmertech and Economic Development Regina. It provides startups with capital and mentorship to bring to market systems, machines and data needed by producers. Launched […] Read more

Agtech Accelerator's collaboration with Olds College is expected to boost innovation in agriculture, smart agriculture services, products, applied research initiatives, training and demonstrations. | Olds College photo

Ag-tech hub established

Agtech Accelerator and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a global agricultural tech hub in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Agtech Accelerator is a venture-backed accelerator program founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus, Emmertech and Economic Development Regina. It’s collaboration with Olds College is expected to boost innovation in […] Read more


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Show me the money, Agtech accelerated

Sixteen companies pitch new products to woo potential investors at Canada’s Farm Show in Regina last month

The highlight of the three-day Canada's Farm Show, which was held in Regina June 20-22 this year, was the Launch Pad stage that hosted product launches and panel discussions on topics that included agtech investing, producer perspectives on agtech and how technology is accelerating agriculture.