University of Guelph drives agrifood innovation
The University of Guelph (U of G) has joined forces with the Creative Destruction Lab–Rockies (CDL-Rockies) to empower Canadian entrepreneurs in agriculture and food innovation. Through this new affiliation, U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) becomes an official site partner of CDL-Rockies’ AgriFood stream, linking startups with world-class expertise in food, farming, and technology.
The CDL-Rockies program helps early-stage companies transform scientific ideas into commercial solutions. It connects innovators with an international network of mentors and scientists, including U of G’s top researchers, to develop and test products that enhance food safety, sustainability, biotechnology, animal health, and digital agriculture.
“By partnering with CDL, we’re helping startups access the deep scientific expertise, business insight and innovation ecosystem in agrifood that define the University of Guelph,” said Dr. Rene Van Acker, president and vice-chancellor of U of G.
The partnership builds on U of G’s existing entrepreneurship ecosystem, including the John F. Wood Centre, the Research Innovation Office, and Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C).