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Learn more about the programs delivered by Bioenterprise below. Each program follows a unique application process and offers different commercialization support. From funding to coaching and mentorship, there’s a program for every business need.
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Sign upOAFRI Commercialization Stream
The Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) Commercialization Stream invites Ontario-based organizations in agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sectors to lead market validation and product development…
Past Programs
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
The SGAP invites food and agri tech businesses to lead projects that accelerate sustainable growth through the adoption and integration of clean technologies, practices, and…
The Green Pursuit – A Sustainability & Innovation Challenge
Powered by Dairy Farmers of Canada and Bioenterprise Canada
Quebec AgTech Acceleration Program
This program is for enterprises with innovative agricultural technologies at or beyond seed-stage.
SmartGrowth Program
Round 4 of the SmartGrowth Program provides SMEs in southern Ontario’s food and agri-tech sectors access to acceleration financing to support scale-up and expansion projects.
Northern Food Security Challenge
Powered by Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) and Bioenterprise Canada
GreenShoots
The goal of GreenShoots is to find and support high potential, early-stage knowledge-based Nova Scotia companies, and encourage entrepreneurial activity in the province.
Fertilizer Accelerating Solutions & Technology Challenge
The Fertilizer Accelerating Solutions & Technology Challenge invites Ontario-based organizations with products and solutions in the alternative fertilizer space to lead commercialization projects.
FoodShift Program
The Foodshift program invited organizations based in Ontario operating in the food and beverage processing sector to lead clean technology adoption projects.
Alberta Yield
Alberta Yield is for founders or leaders of Alberta-based and innovation-driven agricultural technology or agri-food ventures seeking to establish a product or service, grow the…
Real stories
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Delmar Foods
Local food processor reduces waste, carbon footprint with new technology
EarthFresh Farms
Local innovation helps Ontario company launch new food product line
Merq
New technology makes lab food safety testing faster and more precise
BioLiNE
Sustainable crop additive reduces fertilizer use but maintains crop yields, research shows
Spring Creek Quail Farm
New automation system reduces food waste and water use for quail egg producer
International Zeoilite
Funding helps innovative fertilizer technology move closer to market-readiness