Bioenterprise in the North

Bioenterprise, Canada’s Food and Agri-tech Engine, has a standing mandate to provide equal opportunity to all Canadians, including encouraging opportunities to engage young people and attract them to careers in the food and agriculture sectors.

The need for unity around innovation in agriculture, food and Agri-tech has never been stronger. Food security, climate change and sustainability are big themes – and critical issues – for farmers and food producers worldwide, particularly in the northern regions, where growing seasons are short and local weather extremes limit local food production. That’s why Bioenterprise’s Northern Ontario Program has been designed to support emerging businesses operating in the north by providing sector-specific funding, mentors and access to an industry partner network relevant to agri-food businesses. It’s also part of its efforts to encourage innovation and economic development across all regions of the country and support equality, diversity and inclusion in its programming and service delivery. Together, through collaboration, partnership and knowledge sharing we can learn to build a more resilient economy, a more inclusive society, and a cleaner, better future for our planet. 

Funding for The Northern Ontario Program provided by