Singh points to the expertise found in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, and the Global Institutes for Food Security and Water Security as examples of USask’s rich resources for the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan holds more than 40 percent of Canada’s arable farmland, and over 30 million acres used for crop production each year. This, combined with the strong research climate and a tradition of innovation from industry, is establishing the province as a world leader for agtech.
“Post-secondary institutions are a key component to any innovative ecosystem,” said Jordan McFarlen, business incubator manager, Cultivator powered by Conexus. “The University of Saskatchewan is synonymous with agriculture in Canada. We’re excited to have them as an Agtech Accelerator partner and look forward to working together to further establish Saskatchewan as a global agtech hub.”
The partnerships between USask and the Agtech Accelerator is based on a three-year agreement. This year, USask will provide $20,000, with a potential total investment of up to $180,000 throughout the agreement.
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