The AGTECH ACCELERATOR is a 3-month, high-impact program designed to help founders reach product-market fit and create a clear, actionable plan to scale their company.

• Million Acres Program: Engage with forward-thinking producers from across Canada in 1:1 meetings or roundtable discussions.
• Industry Leaders: Gain exclusive mentorship and cohort sessions with key agriculture leaders from Farm Credit Canada, AGT Foods, Bayer, UFA, Olds College, and more.
• Investor Connections: Curated 1:1 meetings and introductions to top agtech investors from across North America and beyond.
• Smart Farms & Research: Connection to smart farms, research trials and academic expertise through our program partners.
• Tailored Cohort Sessions: Timely cohort sessions based on the current challenges or opportunities faced by agtech founders at similar stages.
• Cohort Mentality: Learn from other founders in the program through peer to peer mentorship.

Founders selected to be a part of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR’s yearly cohort will take part in a three-month hybrid (in-person and virtual) accelerator.. The program is banked by  2 weeks of in-person sessions, weekly 1:1 mentorship, 2-3 virtual group sessions, expert-led programming, and curated industry and investor connections – all  designed to help Canadian and UK agtech startups scale their business.

To date, Cultivator has supported 62 companies over 4 cohorts, who have achieved collective success and milestones including:

• $161.9M raised in private capital
• $118.5M generated in revenue
• $76.4M received in public funding
• 316 new jobs created

Collective Metrics from Jan 2022 – July 2025

AGTECH ACCELERATOR is open to pre-seed to seed Canadian and UK startups with technology solutions focused in the following areas:

• Big data and predictive analytics
• Supply chain, traceability, and sustainability
• Precision agriculture
• Robotics and automation
• Farm management
• Sensing and Internet of Things
• Software and Hardware
• Animal Health

Not sure if you fit into these categories? Apply anyway. We will consider anything under the umbrella of “where technology meets the farm gate.” Reach out to agtech@cultivator.ca to chat with someone from our program team.  

Our high-performance accelerator provides impactful programming, introductions to investors, and key industry contacts. Founders accepted into the AGTECH ACCELERATOR will have access to the following:

• High-impact programming with exclusive access to services, perks, and discounts
• Exposure to national and international investors and organizations
• Access to 1:1 mentorship and advisors
• Connections with producers and farmers from across the nation
• Access to high-profile corporate and industry leaders
• Learn directly from seasoned professionals and thought leaders in speaker sessions
• Showcase your company at Demo Day to a room full of investors, partners, industry leaders.

As with many other industries, technology is driving global agriculture forward. The future relies on collaboration, innovation, and the ability to leverage our strengths and become leaders who drive a sustainable future here at home, across the country, and worldwide. Saskatchewan is the driving force behind agtech innovation and expansion across Canada and beyond:

• Home to more than 40% of Canada’s cultivated farmland – some of the most productive farmland in the world. Its vast farmland, strong producer network, and collaborative ag community make it an ideal testing ground for new technologies.
• Strong ecosystem of world-leading agtech and food tech companies, renowned education and research institutions, world-class transportation and logistics infrastructure, and a strong business community.
• Vibrant startup culture and community growing astronomically and setting new heights within the tech ecosystem.
• Numerous local and government supports, helping founders start, build, grow, and scale.
• Saskatchewan has always been a leader in agriculture, and we’re driven to continue leading into the future.

The AGTECH ACCELERATOR will host one cohort each year from April to July — ensuring optimal time for program recruitment, company growth and investment.

Cohort 5 Outline:

• Recruitment: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026
• Kick-off week: April 13 – 16, 2026 in Regina, Sk.
• Virtual programming: April 27 – July 17, 2026
  • Includes weekly 1:1 virtual mentorship sessions
  • Includes 2–3 virtual group sessions
• Finale week: July 20 – 23, 2026 at Ag in Motion, Langham Sk. and in Saskatoon, Sk.

Our cohorts follow a hybrid program model with in-person and virtual components. This includes two weeks where founders have the opportunity to be boots on the ground from the Cultivator HQ in April and on-site at the largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada, Ag in Motion, in July.

Cultivator has the advantage of operating in a hyper-connected ecosystem like Saskatchewan with the opportunity to leverage key contacts and resources across Saskatchewan and the ability to deliver programming to founders across Canada.

What is the ideal stage for participating companies?

• The ideal stage for participating companies typically includes those at the pre-seed to seed stages, with a minimum viable product (MVP) or a product already in the market. Companies at this stage have solidified their concepts, are ready to validate their product-market fit and scale their business. Pre-seed companies may also be considered if they demonstrate strong potential and a clear go-to-market strategy.

What is the time commitment?

• Our cohort offers a blend of in-person and virtual weeks. Founders are required to attend in-person sessions for two key weeks—kick-off and finale week—running from Sunday to Thursday, with full-day schedules. For the remaining weeks, founders are required to join scheduled virtual cohort calls and meet with mentors to stay engaged and connected throughout the program.

What if I can’t attend in person?

• If the founder or CEO is unable to attend in person, we recommend sending a representative in your place, such as a co-founder or senior executive who can actively contribute and make decisions. Because the program is tailored for founders, we strongly recommend having a founder participate.

What is the cost for founders?

• While there is no financial cost or equity taken to participate in the AGTECH ACCELERATOR, the true investment is your time and engagement. The program is designed to deliver maximum value through both in-person and virtual participation, which requires a meaningful commitment from founders.
• Cultivator strives to remove as many financial barriers as possible for founders:
  • Up to $500 in flight or mileage reimbursement will be provided
  • Hotel accommodations are covered during both in-person weeks
  • Most meals will be provided, though participants may need to cover occasional breakfasts or dinners.

Is there guaranteed investment? Do I need to be actively raising?

• There is no guaranteed investment and you do not need to be actively raising to join the program, but we will introduce you to investors, providing valuable connections for future opportunities.

Who will we be connected with?

• You will have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with industry leaders, mentors, producers, investors, expert speakers, and partners.

How does the AGTECH ACCELERATOR referral program work? 

• If you know a standout agtech company that would benefit from the AGTECH ACCELERATOR programming, you can submit them through our Referral Application. Anyone who refers a company that is successfully selected for Cohort 5 will receive a $1,000 referral bonus as a thank-you.