New partnership boosts commercialization support for agri-tech innovation ventures

Guelph, ON, — Two of Ontario’s leading innovation organizations are collaborating to help Canadian entrepreneurs scale faster, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Bioenterprise Canada and Boundless Accelerator. 

The agreement brings Boundless Accelerator on board as a Collaborative Partner in Canada’s Food and Agri-Tech Engine, expanding The Engine’s national reach while supporting more innovators in key sectors.

“Boundless Accelerator brings a strong track record of supporting entrepreneurs and a deep understanding of Ontario’s innovation ecosystem,” says Dave Smardon, CEO of Bioenterprise Canada. “This collaboration strengthens The Engine network and helps us better support startups developing sustainable, science-based solutions in agriculture, cleantech, and the bioeconomy.”

Boundless Accelerator — formerly Innovation Guelph — is an award-winning innovation hub supporting high-potential entrepreneurs through commercialization, mentorship, and growth-focused programming. Since 2011, it has helped over 1,400 ventures across Ontario and beyond with specialized expertise in cleantech, agri-innovation, advanced manufacturing, and equity-centred innovation.

“Partnering with Bioenterprise — Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine — deepens our impact in agri-tech and cleantech by connecting entrepreneurs to national commercialization networks, capital, and expertise,” says Alison Crumblehulme, CEO of Boundless Accelerator. “Together, we’re strengthening the innovation ecosystem to help ventures scale faster and smarter.”

As a Collaborative Partner in The Engine, Boundless will work closely with Bioenterprise to deliver enhanced commercialization services to innovators in agriculture, cleantech, and related sectors. Clients will gain expanded access to national capital networks, investor and industry connections, expert mentorship, and new pilot or demonstration opportunities.

The partnership also opens the door to future joint initiatives, co-branded outreach, and collaborative programming aimed at helping Canadian innovators bring sustainable solutions to market.Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine is a national commercialization platform led by Bioenterprise Canada that brings together accelerators, incubators, post-secondary institutions, government, and industry partners to support innovation in the agri-food sector. To learn more about Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine and partnership opportunities, visit www.bioenterprise.ca.