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Apply today to join “Cohort 5” of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR
[Regina, SK, Nov. 17, 2025] - Agtech entrepreneurs ready to accelerate their startups can now apply for Cultivator powered by Conexus’ AGTECH ACCELERATOR program.
The AGTECH ACCELERATOR brings agriculture and technology together to accelerate the growth of Canadian agtech startups solving global problems. This accelerator is built with founders and farmers as the foundation. The startups selected for “Cohort 5” of the intensive program will take part in a rapidly paced three-month accelerator with virtual and in-person components, including a finale at western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo, Ag in Motion 2026.
Cultivator’s Director Laura Mock explains the accelerator’s benefits for founders and the larger agricultural sector.
“The AGTECH ACCELERATOR is a leading Canadian agtech program with growing recognition on the global stage,” says Mock. “What makes the accelerator so powerful is how it brings together founders, farmers and industry partners to validate innovation and engage technology testers for commercial-level adoption. Cultivator also showcases the program’s founders to investors looking to deploy capital to help these startups grow.”
“All of these immersive connections within Canada’s agricultural sector create value on multiple fronts for founders, producers, the ag ecosystem and our economy.”
Get all the details and apply here today. Cultivator is accepting applications until Jan. 9, 2026.
The information and connections founders need
The AGTECH ACCELERATOR program stands out by providing unparalleled opportunities for founders to connect directly with influential players in the agricultural sector. Those selected to be a part of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR’s yearly cohort will benefit from a three-month virtual and in-person accelerator program that provides Canadian and UK agtech startups with access to capital, programming, connections and mentorship needed to help them scale. Founders will gain exclusive mentorship sessions from industry leaders, benefit from introductions to top agtech investors, learn directly from farmers and much more.
Jill Sharko, co-founder of Cohort 4 company AgScouter, emphasizes the program’s importance for agtech startups: “The AGTECH ACCELERATOR program not only connected me with incredible mentors and valuable contacts in the Saskatchewan agtech community, but it also gave me the tools and knowledge to make a real impact on our business.”
Results from the last four cohorts
To date, Cultivator has supported 62 agtech companies over four cohorts of this program. These companies have:
Raised $161.9 million in private capital
Generated $118.5 million in revenue
Received $76.4 million in public funding
Created 316 new jobs
For more information and to arrange interviews, please contact:
Michael Chmielewski
Media Relations Specialist | Conexus Credit Union
media@conexus.ca | 306-751-8201
About Cultivator powered by Conexus
Cultivator powered by Conexus is Canada’s first credit union led tech incubator, helping local startups start, grow and scale their companies right here in Saskatchewan. We believe the prairies are home to some of the world’s most resilient founders. Since launching in 2019, Cultivator has incubated and provided resources, mentorship and support to over 190 startups. Visit Cultivator.ca for more information.
About Conexus Credit Union
We’re a forward-thinking, Saskatchewan-based credit union committed to our members and their financial well-being. We’re a member-owned cooperative with more than 80 years of serving members and giving back to our community. Conexus’ purpose is to champion every member’s success for a thriving Saskatchewan. Visit Conexus.ca for more information.
