• Innovation Saskatchewan Launches ACRE Program to Accelerate Agtech Commercialization

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-29 21:30:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Technology, Agriculture, Industry]

  Innovation Saskatchewan has launched the Agtech Commercialization Readiness (ACRE) program, providing up to $30,000 in funding for on-farm pilot projects that connect local agtech companies with agricultural producers and industry partners. Administered by Innovation Saskatchewan and supported by organizations such as the Saskatchewan Cattle Association, the program builds on the previous Made In Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) model to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of emerging agricultural technologies.

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• Innovation Saskatchewan Renews Support for AGTECH ACCELERATOR with $300,000 Investment

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-10 20:30:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Technology, Agriculture, Industry]

  Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $300,000 over three years (from 2026 to 2028, at $100,000 annually) in the AGTECH ACCELERATOR to support three additional cohorts of agricultural technology companies. Managed by Cultivator powered by Conexus, the program helps startups scale through mentorship, industry connections, and capital access while partnering with Innovate UK's Global Incubator Programme to attract international firms. Since its inception in 2022, the accelerator has engaged 25 UK-based companies and supported local commercial successes such as Ground Truth Agriculture raising over $7 million in venture capital, Super GeoAI expanding commercial reach, and Lucent BioSciences establishing research and manufacturing operations in Saskatchewan.

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• $3.1M federal funding aims to improve swine disease testing in Canada

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-04 18:00:00.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, National, Agriculture, Industry, Technology]

  The federal government is providing over $3.1 million in funding, administered by the Canadian Pork Council and supported by the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, to expand and modernize swine health surveillance across Canada. The initiative introduces multiplex assay technology capable of testing for seven pig viruses from a single sample at a cost of about $9 per target, significantly improving both cost and time efficiency compared to traditional individual tests. The project also establishes a targeted national proficiency program for veterinary labs and creates a secure surveillance database to track swine viruses and enhance early detection.

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• Innovation Saskatchewan Supports Critical Upgrade at Canadian Light Source

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-08-26 22:00:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Technology, Infrastructure, Economy, Agriculture, Energy]

  Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $3 million through the Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) to the Canadian Light Source (CLS) located at the University of Saskatchewan. The funding will finance the installation of a state-of-the-art solid-state amplifier (SSA) to power all 22 synchrotron beamlines, enhancing the facility's performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. Since 2018, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested nearly $40 million in the Canadian Light Source to support advanced research in sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, and health.

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