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.