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North American AgTech Accelerator – Canadian Technology Accelerator

October 30, 2024

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Description

Are you ready to grow your company in the United States (US) and Mexico?

Valued at more than USD $7.5B in 2024, the North American agriculture technology (Agtech) sector presents robust opportunities for Canadian companies seeking long-term growth and investment. The North American AgTech Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) will help guide your strategic growth in key markets in the US (California and the Upper Midwest) and Mexico.

Eligible Applicants

We are looking for Canadian AgTech companies with exceptional teams that can commit the time and energy required to take full advantage of the program. We ask that applicants also have:

  • financial stability, with a runway of at least 12 months
  • plans for raising a Seed to Series A fund within the next 12-18 months
  • technology at or beyond the demonstration stage, with preference for technology that is commercialised or go-to-market ready
  • a passionate and committed team with specific market-entry goals
  • sufficient resources to target and achieve market growth

We will consider companies that have technologies in various subsectors of the AgTech industry, including sensors and instrumentation, robotics and automation, digital/SaaS solutions, indoor farming, supply chain enhancements, technologies that enable food processing advancements.

Eligible Expenses

Participants in the CTA program gain essential tools for scale-up through:

  • exclusive access to educational resources
  • guidance from experts and mentors
  • introductions to potential customers, partners and investors in California, the US-Upper Midwest, and Mexico

If accepted into the program, you will engage in interactive webinars and workshops on the local market, regulatory environment, financing, customer acquisition, investor attraction, legal and tax implications, and more!

Deadline Date

October 30, 2024

Contact

Contact Name: Christina Connelly (Trade Commissioner) or Emily Raab (Trade Commissioner)

E-mail Address: christina.connelly@international.gc.ca or emily.raab@international.gc.ca

Website: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/cta-atc/agtech-technologiques-agricoles.aspx?lang=eng

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