Key Takeaways
- Cultivator powered by Conexus introduced Cohort 4 of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR at Canada’s Farm Show, supporting early-stage AgTech startups.
- The accelerator has previously supported 47 AgTech companies, which have collectively raised $119.2 million in private capital and generated $72.1 million in revenue.
- Cohort 4 includes 10 Canadian startups and 5 UK-based startups, through a partnership with Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme.
- The program provides access to capital, mentorship, and industry connections to help AgTech startups scale.
- Cultivator has set a goal to support 35 Saskatchewan-based companies with $1 million in recurring revenue by 2030 and 250 companies by 2050.
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Introduces New Cohort at Canada’s Farm Show
Cultivator powered by Conexus has announced Cohort 4 of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR, a three-month program designed to support AgTech startups through access to capital, mentorship, and industry connections. The announcement took place at Canada’s Farm Show during “Innovation Day” on the Launch Pad Stage.
“Based in Saskatchewan and connected globally, this program leverages the strengths of Saskatchewan’s agricultural ecosystems to help founders build their agriculture innovations in a way that adds value to producers,” said Laura Mock, Director of Cultivator. “Founders and farmers are at the heart of everything we do with the accelerator.”
Since its launch, the AGTECH ACCELERATOR has supported 47 companies that have collectively:
- Raised $119.2 million in private capital.
- Generated $72.1 million in revenue.
- Received $44.4 million in public funding.
- Created 193 new jobs in the AgTech sector.
Cohort 4: Startups from Canada and the UK
Cohort 4 includes 10 Canadian startups and 5 UK-based startups, selected to participate in the program. The UK-based startups join through a collaboration with Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme, which supports the international growth of innovation-driven businesses.
Canadian Startups
| Company | Focus Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| AgScouter Agronomy | Cloud-based agronomy software | Saskatchewan |
| Chariot Command Corp | Thermal imaging & sensor-based equipment monitoring | Ontario |
| Chick Pick | Poultry processing automation | New Brunswick |
| Circulus Agtech | Organic fertilizer from manure & compost | Ontario |
| ClearCost Ag | Market discovery platform for farm inputs | Saskatchewan |
| Combine Settings | Optimizing combine harvester settings | Saskatchewan |
| Spornado | Early warning system for crop disease | Ontario |
| Super GeoAI | Geospatial AI for agricultural decision-making | Saskatchewan |
| TerraWave | Soil analysis technology | Manitoba |
| Threshold UAV | Drone software for precision agriculture | Alberta |
UK-Based Startups
| Company | Focus Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| AgSenze Ltd. | 3D imaging for herd health monitoring | Lancaster |
| Antler Bio | Gene expression analysis for livestock | Great Shelford |
| Oxcel Ltd. | Water efficiency technology for livestock | Great Yarmouth |
| Messium | Nitrogen analysis for wheat farms | London |
| PheroSyn | Insect pheromones for natural crop management | Harpenden |
“This program will help connect AgScouter with AgTech experts and expand our network,” said Jill Sharko, co-founder of AgScouter. “We are excited to showcase what our company has done and what we have planned for customers looking to digitize their field management.”
Long-Term Growth Goals for Cultivator in Saskatchewan
Cultivator has set an ambitious goal to support the development of more Saskatchewan-based AgTech companies, with specific targets to:
- Support 35 Saskatchewan companies in reaching $1 million in annual recurring revenue by 2030.
- Grow the sector to 250 companies by 2050.
