Cultivating Canadian Agtech Innovation
agriNEXT is a program designed to drive the development and adoption of Canadian agtech solutions. We are focused on fostering and de-risking the innovation required to mitigate GHG emissions in agriculture. Are you ready to grow with us?
Our Key Focus Areas:
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Mitigation
Improved water management comes from technology adoption and improved soil health.
2
Adaptation
Reduced inputs and GHG emissions come from technology adoption, regenerative practices, and shorter supply chains.
3
Food Security
Technology, traceability and circular solutions can reduce food loss and waste.
4
Regenerative Agriculture
Nutrient density and improved yields depend on improved soil health stemming from regenerative agriculture.
Our goal is to reduce GHG emissions in the Canadian agrifood sector by 50% by 2030.
Agriculture, food production and delivery are inextricably linked to GHG emissions and climate change. Over the last ten years the annual amount of GHG emissions attributed to agriculture has stabilized to around 65 to 69 million tonnes of CO2e (approximately 10% of the country’s total GHG emissions).
Fueling the Future of Agriculture
agriNEXT helps you effectively scale your technology through training, mentoring, validation, and access to capital. Join us and help us meet Canada’s sustainability and climate goals.
Apply for Venture SupportAcceleration programs for agtech startups
Industry-driven Innovation Challenges
Pilot and test bed opportunities across Canada
Investor matchmaking and tech showcase events
Sector-specific training and mentorship
An active and engaged network of agtech ventures
The Foresight Community has been key in helping me close my pre-seed raise and also access grant funding available to cleantech companies that I wouldn't have even know about without them.
Building a World Where There is No Food Scarcity and Net Zero Farming Emissions
We’re taking a collaborative approach to shaping the future of Canadian agtech. Leverage our extensive network of agrifoods and agtech ventures and advisors to help identify solutions to your specific challenges. These are de-risked, cost-effective, and climate-friendly.
Technology Scouting
Are you in search of innovation without the risk We specialize in connecting companies with market-ready cleantech solutions, either publicly through a challenge, quietly through scouting, or matchmaking events.
Market Research
Our research provides your organization with a comprehensive analysis of technology strengths, gaps, and opportunities within your industry. Let us be your guide to unlocking the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Project Development
Let us do the heavy lifting on your next project. From connecting with key partners, to running tailored events, and securing funding, our knowledgeable team specializes in convening the ecosystem to get projects over the line.
Ecosystem Access
Tap into our network of 267 agri-food companies, enablers, and research organizations across the country and leverage our relationships to ensure you're making the right connections.
Your Essential Guide to Agri-Food Technology in Canada
Utilizing our robust network, we've leveraged data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze Canada's agri-tech sector.
Want to learn more? Download the detailed value chain report.
Meet Our agriNEXT Ventures
We’ve supported all kinds of agtech ventures that are innovating, disrupting, and shaping the future of agriculture in Canada.
agriNEXT News
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![Foresight Teams Up with Canadian Bank to Tackle Canadian Agriculture Challenges]()
December 2, 2024 Article Foresight Teams Up with Canadian Bank to Tackle Canadian Agriculture Challenges The new OSN Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge, seeking agtech solutions to optimize nitrogen efficiency in Canadian farming, is the first Innovation Challenge to launch under the new Agtech Innovation and Technology Adoption program, developed by Foresight through funding from RBC. View Article -
![AI Could Help Ontario Farmers Cut Chemical Herbicides by 50%]()
August 7, 2024 Announcement AI Could Help Ontario Farmers Cut Chemical Herbicides by 50% Ontario's agricultural sector plays a key role in ensuring Canada's food security and economic growth. Meet the winner of the IFAO's Sustainable Agtech for Profitability Challenge and the venture using AI to drive innovation in Canadian farming. View Announcement -
![The Search for Sustainable and Profitable Agtech Solutions: New Challenge with IFAO]()
March 18, 2024 Article The Search for Sustainable and Profitable Agtech Solutions: New Challenge with IFAO New challenge from Innovation Farmers Association of Ontario and Foresight seeks agtech solutions to revolutionize Ontario's field crop farming. View Article
Our Partners
Through agriNEXT, we collaborate with a number of partners to provide unparalleled support to the Canadian agtech ecosystem:
