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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 Canada Innovation Advisor, discuss challenges faced by Canadian agri-tech and food-tech startups, potential solutions, and the future of Canada’s agri-food sector

August 28, 2024

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 to innovative Canadian agri-food leader and discusses pest biocontrols, clean energy, greenhouse tech, and new sustainable agri-food growing systems

August 8, 2024

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, and current level of adoption of AI in Canadian food and agriculture sectors

July 12, 2024

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 Manager with the Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation at Durham College, warns that this lack of prioritization is risky business for everyone

June 24, 2024

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 (UFV) explain why agri-tech accelerator programs are critical for the future of food

June 7, 2024

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, and dive deeper into how innovation and collaboration can fortify our position with food security

May 15, 2024

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, we’re all bearing the consequences. What can we do to adapt?

May 9, 2024

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

March 19, 2024

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 Canadian bison industry

February 28, 2024

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 solutions, and obstacles for achieving sustainability in the beef and dairy industries

February 8, 2024

Research Reimagined: Shaping Canada’s Future Ag-Tech Leaders

Kimberley Cathline, Research Program Manager at the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) at Niagara College (NC) and Bioenterprise Advisor, discusses the value of applied research and academic-industry partnerships and shares advice for women and other leaders in the agriculture and horticulture sectors

January 25, 2024

Agricultural Intelligence: Harvesting a Future Where Tradition Meets Tech

Dr. Rickey Yada, Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Bioenterprise Advisor discusses challenges and opportunities in the Canadian agri-food sector, the integration of technology with traditional methods, the importance of local food systems, and where the future of agriculture can be found – data

January 9, 2024

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