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Cohort 4 of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR features Canadian and UK startups dedicated to solving problems ag producers face
[REGINA, SK, March 19, 2025] – From London, England to Western Canada, a new crop of startup founders is embarking on an intense three-month accelerator program that provides access to the capital, programming and connections needed to help scale their companies.
Cultivator Director Laura Mock speaks on stage at Canada’s Farm Show
Cultivator powered by Conexus proudly unveiled Cohort 4 of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR on the Launch Pad Stage during “Innovation Day” at Canada’s Farm Show.
“Based in Saskatchewan and connected globally, this program leverages the natural strengths of Saskatchewan’s agricultural ecosystems to help founders build out their agriculture innovation in a way that will add value to producers,” explains Director of Cultivator Laura Mock. “Founders and farmers are at the heart of everything we do with the accelerator."
To date, Cultivator has supported 47 agtech companies over three cohorts of this program. These companies have:
Raised $119.2 million in private capital
Generated $72.1 million in revenue
Received $44.4 million in public funding
Created 193 new jobs
Jill Sharko and Kara Annand, co-founders of Cohort 4 company AgScouter, look forward to seeing what this opportunity means for their company and its customers.
“This program will help connect AgScouter with agtech experts and expand our network,” says Sharko. “We are excited to showcase what our company has done and what we have planned for customers looking to digitize their field management.”
Through a global partnership with Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, five UK-based agtech companies will join Cohort 4 as part of the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme to further accelerate the cultivation of agtech innovation on a global scale.
Learn more about the AGTECH ACCELERATOR here.
Cohort 4 Companies
Canada | ||
Company | About | Location |
Cloud based software built by agronomists for anyone with a passion for agriculture. | Saskatchewan | |
Determine the mechanical health of your farming equipment using thermal imaging, additional sensors, and data analysis. | Ontario | |
Specializes in poultry processing and utilizes cutting-edge technology to streamline poultry hatcheries. | New Brunswick | |
Turning manure and compost into a precise, odorless, pathogen free, directly available organic fertilizer rich in microbial activity and behaving like a fast-acting synthetic fertilizer. | Ontario | |
Supply and demand discovery for farm inputs. | Saskatchewan | |
Where farmers find their ideal combine settings for their crops and geographies. | Saskatchewan | |
Early alert system for crop disease. | Ontario | |
Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) platforms for automating laborious manual observations in agriculture and supporting rapid, informed decision making. | Saskatchewan | |
Revolutionizing soil analysis for a sustainable future. | Manitoba | |
Building drone software for ag, powering weed mapping, prescription mapping, and terrain mapping. | Alberta | |
United Kingdom | ||
Company | About | Location |
HerdVision by AgSenze Ltd. uses 3D imaging to automatically monitor cow health and provide real-time data to help producers optimize animal care. | Lancaster | |
Epiherd by Antler Bio helps you identify and address factors limiting your herd’s full potential. We blend gene expression data with actionable insights to unlock your herd’s capabilities. | Great Shelford | |
Boosts livestock farming efficiency, sustainability, and environmental impact by enhancing water for better growth, feed conversion and reduced costs. | Great Yarmouth | |
Actionable nitrogen analysis for any wheat farm at the click of a button. | London | |
Harnessing sustainable insect pheromones for natural crop management. | Harpenden | |
Cultivator also recently set an ambitious new target to support the creation of more Saskatchewan companies with annual recurring revenues of one million dollars. The goal is to cultivate “35 companies by 2030” and “250 companies by 2050.”
Conexus also supports Saskatchewan ag producers through the new $100 million Ag Grow Fund. Designed to help producers save money and reinvest in their operations, the Ag Grow Fund offers exclusive discounted interest rates, no application fees, and no age limit restrictions. Book an appointment today.
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 170 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.
