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Driving food and agri-tech innovation across Canada

Through Bioenterprise Canada, The Engine is Canada’s leading agri-tech alliance, uniting innovators, partners, and investors to drive groundbreaking agri-food advancements and commercial success.

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Accelerating national and global innovation

Through our community of like-minded entrepreneurs, accelerators, researchers, and partners, The Engine is transforming cutting-edge innovations into commercial success stories.

20+

Years of experience

1200 +

Engine members

375+

Projects funded

35M+

Total amount of project funding

Why join The Engine?

We’ll connect you with our national team of experts and industry leaders to accelerate your innovation and help you grow your business.

Connect

Building a community to strengthen the agri-food ecosystem

Access our national network to make valuable connections with experts, industry leaders, and other innovators in the Canadian agri-food ecosystem.

Innovate

Accelerating agri-tech and agri-food innovation in Canada

Scale your innovation more efficiently to become a key competitor, nationally and globally.

Grow

Helping businesses grow with funding, mentorship, and more

Unlock the opportunity to grow your business, tapping into expertise and programs that will propel your success on a national and international scale.

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The Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub

A robust support to innovative Ontario-based agri-food and agri-tech companies with tailored mentoring and business resources.

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real stories

Curious about how we commercialize businesses? Hear from real entrepreneurs.

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Grain Discovery

Driving sustainability in biofuels: Grain Discovery pioneers carbon intensity measurement. OAFRI support…

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    VETSon

    Digital lifeline for rural vets and farmers: VETSon tackles Canada’s livestock care…

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      Sevo Bioscience 

      GreenShoots funding supports breakthrough oral immunization for farmed fish

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        Profillet

        Plant-based seafood start-up charts sustainable future with GreenShoots support

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          BioNorth Solutions

          BioNorth Solution’s cold-climate microbial product receives CFIA certification, advancing path to market.

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            Beck’s Broth

            An innovative Ontario-based company specializing in high-quality bone broth drinks has secured…

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              Clean Works

              Waterless technology keeps food safe, extends shelf life

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                Delmar Foods

                Local food processor reduces waste, carbon footprint with new technology

                  EarthFresh Farms

                  EarthFresh Farms

                  Local innovation helps Ontario company launch new food product line

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                    Merq

                    New technology makes lab food safety testing faster and more precise

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                      “Being a part of Bioenterprise is like having a board of directors at your fingertips, providing extensive resources and expert insights, all for a reasonable annual membership fee.”

                      David Spadafora
                      Co-founder, Oh My Okra

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