Conversations with Leaders in Canadian Agriculture
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Sign upFueling Canada’s Future: The Role of Innovation and Investment in Agri-Tech and Energy
Meaghan Seagrave of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) shares her insights on the critical connection between agriculture, energy, and investment, and how a unified approach can…
Beyond Food Security: How Agri-Tech Innovation Fuels Social and Economic Prosperity
Michael McGee, Director of Innovation, and Richard Cloutier, Board Director and Innovation Advisor at Boenterprise Canada discuss the relationships between agri-tech innovation, food security, and…
Sowing Success: Breaking Down Barriers for Canadian Agri-Tech and Food-Tech Startups
Kevin Danner, President and CEO of Carbon Lock Tech and Rodrigo Santana, CEO of BeriTech Inc., Director of Food and Agribusiness at GHD and Bioenterprise…
Sustainable Solutions: Biocontrols and Clean Energy for the Future of Canadian Food Systems
Dr. Deborah Henderson, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and BC Regional Innovation Chair, shares her journey from young environmentalist-turned-entrepreneur…
Artificial Intelligence: Will Adoption of AI Improve Canadian Food and Agriculture?
Darrell Petras, CEO of Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) and Rob Hannam, CEO of biosecurity software company Farm Health Guardian, discuss benefits, risks,…
Cybersecurity in Canadian Agriculture: Promoting Awareness, Education, and Accessible Solutions
Agri-food producers and agri-tech entrepreneurs are busy trying to move their companies forward, often overlooking the importance of cybersecurity. Sushant Katare, CISSP and Senior Cybersecurity…
The Agri-Tech Accelerator Explained: Catalyzing Growth of Canada’s Food Systems
Michael McGee, Director of Innovation at Bioenterprise, and Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley…
Rethinking Food Insecurity Risk Management in Canada: The Role of Agri-Tech and Accelerators
As Canada grapples with the complexities of a shifting global food landscape, it may be time to evaluate our approach, examine our strengths and vulnerabilities,…
Climate Change and Food Insecurity: How Can Canada Adapt?
The effects of climate change are impacting global food security, and Canada is not immune. As the challenges intensify, from the fields to our tables,…
Net Gains: Bioscience Meets Business for Growth of Canadian Aquaculture
Dr. Jason Cleaversmith, Executive Director, Incubation and Infrastructure at PEI BioAlliance and Bioenterprise Advisor discusses challenges and opportunities within Canadian aquaculture
Proving the Promise of Bison: Remote Wilderness to Remote Sensor Tech
Dr. Yuri Montanholi, research scientist and instructor at Lakeland College in Alberta and Bioenterprise Advisor discusses sustainability, innovative technology, and future expansion of the emerging…
Methane Matters: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Animal Ag-Tech
Dr. Michael Lohuis, Vice President, Research & Innovation with The Semex Alliance and Bioenterprise Advisor discusses the facts about methane and greenhouse gas, immediate innovative…
