April 25, 2024 Founders, News, Programming
Meet the START Cohort 10 companies
We recently welcomed 10 new companies into Cultivator's START program! Here is a brief overview of each new innovation!
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April 24, 2024 Agtech, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR alumni, Ground Truth Ag, and partner, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, reveal groundbreaking partnership
April 23, 2024 Founders, News
Brew Ninja and Grist Analytics Partner, Crafting a Comprehensive Business and Production Solution to Breweries
Brew Ninja and Grist Analytics have teamed up to provide breweries with top-notch tools for managing both business and production operations! With their powerhouse partnership, they're serving up solutions that are as smooth as a perfectly poured pint. We’ll cheers to that!
April 17, 2024 Events, Programming
START Cohort 10 Demo Day
Curious about all the exciting things happening in our ecosystem? Join us May 1, 2024 to watch the future of SK tech pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges and a chance to take home the $10K prize!
April 17, 2024 Founders, News
Crafting Brewery Efficiency, One Pint at a Time
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Shea Martin, CEO, and Founder of Brew Ninja (currently in Cultivator's SCALE program). In this exclusive FOUNDER FEATURE we "tapped" into Shea's journey as a founder and the story behind Brew Ninja... Read the full interview here!
April 11, 2024 Agtech, News
Two AGTECH ACCELERATOR companies secure spots on the esteemed FoodTech 500 List!
Vivid Machines and FlyBox have proudly secured spots among the top 500 companies in the FoodTech industry globally, as recognized by Forward Fooding's esteemed FoodTech 500 list!
March 25, 2024 Agtech, Event recaps, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 3 Kick-off Week
15 companies gathered in Regina, Saskatchewan to kick off the AGTECH ACCELERATOR program with a wide variety of events, content, mentorship, and networking.
February 27, 2024 News, Partnerships
Founders’ Legal Edge: 2 More Years Signed with McKercher LLP
We're excited to announce the renewal of our partnership with McKercher LLP, our in-residence law firm for another 2 years!
February 21, 2024 Event recaps, Founders, News
Q1 – 2024 Founders’ Retreat: A fusion of learning and connection
Cultivator organizes a quarterly Founders' Retreat with noteworthy mentors such as Karissa Peterson, Brice Scheschuk, Alicia Soulier, and Saif Hashmi! Get a full insight into what founders experienced at the latest Q1 retreat.
February 12, 2024 Agtech, News
Unveiling the latest crop of cohort 3 AGTECH ACCELERATOR companies
The AGTECH ACCELERATOR, founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator), Emmertech, and Economic Development Regina (EDR), is excited to announce the 15 companies selected to participate in cohort 3 of the program. Meet the companies and learn more here!
February 7, 2024 Event recaps, News
Cultivator’s 5th Birthday: Unleashing Innovation in 24 Hours
The collaboration and instant camaraderie between everyone in the room set the scene for an impressive lineup of 6 innovative MVP's pitched to our panel of guest judges! Read more, as we break down the details of our 24 Hour Startup event!
December 15, 2023 News
16:9 Podcast features Budsense CEO + Founder: Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas, CEO + Founder of Budsense (Cultivator SCALE Company) talks about why his startup build its own digital signage solution for cannabis retailing. Listen to the full podcast or read the interview here!
December 13, 2023 Events
24 Hour Startup | 2024
24 Hour Startup brings together the best and brightest entrepreneurs, developers, lead designers, and makers from across the province to pitch ideas, form teams, and build a minimum viable product (MVP) in 24 hours. Register for the Feb. 2023 event today.
December 13, 2023 Events
Cultivator’s 5th Birthday Bash
Join us as we watch pitches from our 24 Hour Startup and celebrate the successes of the Cultivator’s programs, partners, and community that have been with us the past 5 years.
December 12, 2023 News
BetaKit: Covers new Cultivator Director
Read the latest story by tech news outlet: BetaKit, as they feature Cultivator's new leader.
December 7, 2023 News
Cultivator announces new Director: Laura Mock
Expressing her enthusiasm for joining Cultivator, Laura highlights Conexus' commitment to possibility and innovation in the tech space. We had the opportunity to meet with Laura and ask her a few questions before she officially gets started with our team in January 2024!
December 6, 2023 Founders, News, Programming
Serese Selanders is scaling safety with SolusGuard
In this Cultivator ‘Founder Feature’, Serese provides us with a glimpse into SolusGuard's journey, the dedicated team behind its success, and the unique products and services they offer to enhance lone worker safety. Buckle up and dive in!
December 2, 2023 Agtech, News
Two Cultivator companies win Animal Agtech Awards at Agribition 2023
Two AGTECH ACCELERATOR Alumni companies win Animal Agtech Awards at Agribition 2023: FarmSimple and OneCup AI. Read the full story here!
December 1, 2023 Agtech, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 2 company OneCup AI featured at Agribiton
Learn more about BETSY the artificial intelligence tool helping ranchers as they were featured on 980 CJME.
November 24, 2023 Founders, News
Board Checkup, a solution to OpenAI’s board drama
Written by Yvonne Cafik PhD (Social Scientist, Founder and CEO Board Checkup), Cultivator GROW Founder. Learn how her startup Board Checkup could have made a difference in OpenAI's turmoil with their board and CEO.
November 20, 2023 Event recaps, News, Programming
Cohort 9 unleashes innovation at START Demo Day
9 companies pitched at the START Cohort 9 Demo Day with a chance to win $16K+ worth of prizes. If you missed it, we have the full recap here!
November 1, 2023 News, Programming
Meet the START Cohort 9 companies
We recently welcomed 9 new companies into Cultivator's START program! Here is a brief overview of each new innovation!
November 1, 2023 Agtech, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR celebrates bountiful Cohort 2 before planting the seeds for Cohort 3
The AGTECH ACCELERATOR has achieved remarkable success, setting a new standard for innovation in the agriculture technology sector. Read the full metrics we have collected on Cohort 2 here!
October 23, 2023 Events, Programming
START Cohort 9 Demo Day
Curious about all the exciting things happening in our ecosystem? Join us November 16, 2023 to watch the future of SK tech pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges and a chance to take home the $10K prize!
October 13, 2023 Agtech, Event recaps
Cultivating global success: World Agri-tech 2023
Cultivator traveled to London, England alongside AGTECH ACCELERATOR companies and partners, for a global gathering in alignment with World Agri-tech Summit. Learn more about the experience here!
October 4, 2023 Event recaps, News
Sparking the conversation + igniting change
The Women in Tech Breakfast was more than just an event; it was a celebration of women's accomplishments in the tech world and a call to action for continued progress and inclusivity. Learn more about who was featured as we look back at the event hosted during Startup Summit 2023.
September 27, 2023 Event recaps, News
Summit Success – Looking back at Startup Summit 2023
From engaging keynotes by industry giants to riveting panel discussions, this year's summit was a resounding success! Entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries from across North America converged to share insights, forge connections, and ignite the sparks of innovation. Read our full recap here.
September 25, 2023 Agtech, News
Agribition launches Animal Agtech Awards for 2023
Canadian Western Agribition is excited to launch the Canadian Animal AgTech Awards presented by Deloitte, and supported by Cultivator powered by Conexus's AGTECH ACCELERATOR. Learn more here.
September 21, 2023 Founders, News
PRECISION to PERFECTION
With two nominations at this year's Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce ABEX Awards, Precision AI (Cultivator SCALE Alumni) walks away with a trophy for Innovation. Read the full media release here and see all of the winners!
September 21, 2023 Agtech, News, Partnerships
FCC partners with AGTECH ACCELERATOR
Providing financial support to AGTECH ACCELERATOR is a natural fit for FCC’s venture capital program. Read more about the alignment of the partnership here!
September 20, 2023 News
Jordan McFarlen closes a chapter at Cultivator as Incubator Manager
Cultivator founders and community members from across the tech ecosystem gathered to listen to a reflective fireside chat, led by a Cultivator SCALE founder and engaging Q+A. Read about the full celebration here.
September 19, 2023 News
Betakit covers Cultivator’s $100M milestone
This week, Cultivator achieved a milestone with its program's companies raising over $100 million in private capital since 2019. Read the Betakit article for details.
September 7, 2023 News, Programming
Cultivator surpass $100M in private capital raised
We are proud to announce that in the past four and half years, its companies have raised a combined total of $115.8M in private capital, $49.6M in public funding, and achieved $64.1M in revenue. Read the full media release here!
August 29, 2023 News, Partnerships
Cultivator and Conexus Venture Capital announce partnership with C100
This partnership will provide opportunities for Cultivator and Conexus VC companies to connect with Canadian investors, builders, operators, and mentors from around the globe.
July 31, 2023 Agtech, News
Vive Crop Protection Inc. selected for Government of Canada’s GHP
Vive Crop Protection Inc. (AGTECH ACCELERATOR Alumni) has been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Government of Canada’s Global Hypergrowth Project. One of eight companies to be named. Read the full article to learn how Vive is being recognized as a high-growth trajectory agricultural leader in Canada.
July 27, 2023 Agtech, News, Partnerships
AGTECH ACCELERATOR and Olds College sign MOU to establish agtech hub in Alberta and Saskatchewan
AGTECH ACCELERATOR and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology have joined forces in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a global agricultural tech hub in the prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Read the full news release here.
July 25, 2023 Founders, News
Limbus AI graduates from Cultivator’s SCALE program
Karl Otto (Limus AI - CEO), Josh Giambattista (Limus AI Director - Medical), Carter Kolbeck (Limbus AI Director - Machine Learning), and Jon Giambattista (Limbus AI Director - Software) joined us for a celebratory gathering that honored their accomplishments throughout their journey at Cultivator.
July 21, 2023 News
Welcome to GROW: iOrders + Variable Hub
Cultivator is happy to announce two new startups that will be joining the GROW cohort: iOrders and Variable Hub. Find out more information about the companies here!
July 19, 2023 News
Cultivator and Conexus Venture Capital take on Startupfest
Cultivator and Conexus Venture Capital collaborated to bring a delegation of 11 high-growth and investment-ready companies to Startupfest. Our primary goals were to connect these companies with investors, communicate the benefits of our programming and make connections with top mentors and speakers for Startup Summit 2023. Here's more on our experience!
July 18, 2023 Agtech, News
6 AGTECH ACCELERATOR companies named in top 15 list of sustainable agritech startups
AGvisorPRO, Vivid Machines, ChrysaLabs, IntelliCulture, OneCup AI, and Ground Truth Agriculture all made the list! Read the full article here!
June 30, 2023 Agtech, Event recaps, News
Global Agtech Summit featured at Canada’s Farm Show
Hold onto your hats for this recap! This full-day conference was the place to be for farmers, founders, and funders, offering a glimpse into the future of agriculture and agtech innovation. Learn who we featured on the Launch Pad stage.
June 29, 2023 Events
Startup Summit 2023
Startup Summit connects North America's founders, investors, mentors and more from right here in Saskatchewan's queen city. Two days of founder sessions, keynote speakers, tactical takeaways and a TON of networking opportunities. This is one event you don't want to miss.
June 29, 2023 Events
Cultivator + Conexus VC travel to Startupfest
Cultivator and Conexus Venture Capital have been invited to host the Investor matchups at Startupfest. If you are attending the conference stop by and say hi in the tent village!
June 29, 2023 News
All the ‘JUICE’ on Citrus Technology
Taking youth sports to a whole new level; we 'squeezed' all of the zesty details from Andrew Gottselig on his tech startup! 'Peel' into this this Founder Feature for a closer look!
June 28, 2023 Agtech, News
Revolutionizing agriculture in just 24 hours
Designers, ag entrepreneurs, and tech developers came together to connect, ideate, build, and pitch their minimum viable product that they created in under 24 hours! Heres how it went down...
June 27, 2023 News
UofR Degrees Article: Cultivating tech in Saskatchewan
Hear from Maggie Sinclair - Conexus Credit Union Chief Growth Officer, Jordan McFarlen - Incubator Manager of Cultivator, David Crossman - Founder + CTO of Citrus Technology, and Hannah Tait - Founder of ProdYous.
June 12, 2023 News
Vive Crop Protection secures $34M (CAD) Series C
After establishing a presence south of the border, Vive (Cultivator - AGTECH ACCELERATOR company) has secured nearly $34 million CAD ($26 million USD) in Series C financing to fuel its research and development (R&D) plans and geographic expansion efforts.
June 12, 2023 News
Ground Truth Ag named in top 10 AgriTech startups to watch in 2023
"The Global Startup Heat Map highlights the 10 AgriTech startups you should watch in 2023 (featuring GroundTruth Ag - Cultivator Agtech Accelerator company) as well as the geo-distribution of all 2453 startups & scaleups analyzed for this research."
June 12, 2023 News
HomeTeam Live named in list of “15 Canadian media and entertainment startups you can’t ignore”
"In this article, (HomeTeam Live - Cultivator SCALE company - is showcased alongside) 15 noteworthy tech startups based in Canada, highlighting their unique contributions to the media and entertainment scene."
June 12, 2023 News
StoreToDoor named in top 15 tech companies redefining the industry
"In this article, (StoreToDoor - Cultivator SCALE company - is showcased alongside) 15 fascinating startups that are making waves in the Canadian media and entertainment scene. These startups are pushing boundaries, disrupting traditional norms, and reshaping the future of the industry."
May 30, 2023 News
SolusGuard won a $50,000 investment prize at Uniting the Prairies (UP) Conference
SolusGuard, a Cultivator SCALE company, founded by Serese Selanders, won a $50,000 investment prize at Uniting the Prairies (UP) Conference provided by the Firehood, an angel group dedicated to women-led tech innovations.
May 29, 2023 Agtech, News
Picketa Systems, an AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 2 company, closes their $1.4M (CAD) seed round
Picketa Systems, an AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 2 company, a Fredericton startup has developed technology for plant tissue analysis in seconds. Read more about their raise here!
May 19, 2023 News
Cultivator represents AGTECH ACCELERATOR at AIM for Climate Summit 2023
The AIM for Climate Summit (AIM4C) was hosted May 8-10, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Cultivator was invited to join this year's event with an opportunity to represent the AGTECH ACCELERATOR on a main stage panel. Read some of the highlights here!
May 10, 2023 Agtech, News
ChrysaLabs Secures CA $15 Million ($11 Million) Series A Funding
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 1 Company: ChrysaLabs Secures CA $15 Million ($11 Million) Series A Funding. Learn more about their recent raise and cutting edge technology in today's media release!
May 9, 2023 Events
Global Agtech Summit
Join AGTECH ACCELERATOR for this full-day summit that will connect farmers, founders, and funders and provide an exclusive look at the future of agriculture and agtech innovation.
May 4, 2023 News
Cultivator founders can ‘count’ on MNP
Tait Nystuen, CPA and senior manager of MNP, reminisces on the partnership between MNP and Cultivator. Learn more about the services that the accounting firm provides to Cultivator founders and how their support directly impacts startups.
May 2, 2023 Event recaps, Founders, News
Collective wisdom: insights from our Q2 – 2023 Founders’ Retreat
Cultivator organizes a quarterly Founder Retreat with notable mentors such as Mona Minhas, Allison McMillian, Steph Boon, and many more! Get a full insight into what Founders experienced at the latest Q2 retreat.
May 2, 2023 Events
24 Hour Startup | AGTECH – Pitch Finale – 2023
This event brings together the best and brightest in agriculture, technology, and business to pitch ideas, form teams, and build a minimum viable product (MVP) in just 24 hours! Join us as we watch the 24 Hour Startup | AGTECH teams pitch their MVPs to a panel of guest judges for a chance to win up to $7,000.
May 2, 2023 Events
24 Hour Startup | AGTECH – 2023
This event is designed to connect the Agtech startup dream team of agriculture industry professionals, farmers, ranchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, business professionals, developers and tech gurus, and design and marketing all-stars. As a participant, you will experience the rollercoaster of highs and lows that are part of everyday startup life, all in just 24 hours! #AgtechGrowsHere – plant your seed for the future!
May 2, 2023 News
Celebrating milestones with a big BANG!
As some Cultivator startups are hitting some high growth milestones, we take a moment to celebrate their successes.
April 28, 2023 News
START Cohort 8 | The legacy burns on
10 companies pitched at the START Cohort 8 Demo Day with a chance to win $16K+ worth of prizes. If you missed it, we have the full recap here!
April 25, 2023 News
Allison McMillan, CFO of 7shifts, joins Cultivator’s Advisory Council
"Order up!" Read Q+A with Allison McMillan, CFO at 7shifts, as we introduce her as the newest member of our Cultivator advisory council. Allison is a highly accomplished, driven individual, who has exceptional experience and success raising capital.
April 21, 2023 Agtech, News
Vivid Machines, an AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 2 company, closes $4.3M USD Seed Round
Vivid Machines Inc. announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed first close of its seed round funding of $4.3M USD. The company, founded by Jenny Lemieux, CEO, and Jonathan Binas, CTO, has developed advanced computer vision technology that gives fruit growers and others in the fruit supply chain accurate real-time crop data down to the plant level.
April 20, 2023 News
Investing In Our Planet: Prairie Robotics x Earth Day
As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, we take a look at the crucial role that Prairie Robotics plays in accelerating the world toward a circular economy.
April 19, 2023 Agtech, News, Partnerships
Innovation Saskatchewan and the AGTECH ACCELERATOR gain new partner: WHIN
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the pilot partnership between Innovation Saskatchewan (IS), Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN), and Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator) to further support agricultural technology development and economic growth in the province.
April 6, 2023 News, Programming
Meet the START Cohort 8 companies
We recently welcomed 10 new companies into Cultivator's START program! Here is a brief overview of each new innovation!
April 6, 2023 Events, Programming
START Cohort 8 Demo Day
Curious about all the exciting things happening in our ecosystem? On April 27, our 10 START companies will each have 3-minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges. Join us to see who takes home the $10K prize!
March 30, 2023 Agtech, Event recaps, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 2 Kick-off Week
Our HQ hosted companies from across Canada, Australia, and the UK, and we made sure to give them a taste of the best that Saskatchewan has to offer... especially in that cold winter weather!
March 30, 2023 Agtech
Have you HERD? FarmSimple Solutions wins top investment at Startup TNT Agtech Summit
Katlin (Founder of FarmSimple Solutions - Cultivator GROW Company - AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 1) scores top prize of $150,000 investment from Startup TNT.
March 22, 2023 Founders, News
Hot Off(Street) the press
Offstreet, a Cultivator SCALE company, announced the closing of a $1.2M seed round. Read the full release from the OffStreet team here!
March 20, 2023 Agtech, Event recaps, News
Cultivator visits Silcon Valley for World Agritech
Cultivator represented the AGTECH ACCELERATOR at the World Agritech Innovation Summit in San Fransisco on March 12 and 13 -- along with 16 companies from across Cohort 1 and 2 of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR program. See the highlights here!
March 14, 2023 Agtech, News, Partnerships
UFA Co-operative announces engagement with AGTECH ACCELERATOR
The strategic collaboration will deliver many benefits and opportunities to UFA and its members, including access to critical innovators in the agriculture industry and a pipeline to regional, national, and global startups.
March 6, 2023 News
Cultivator celebrates International Women’s Day
"Just because it's a male-dominant field doesn't mean you can't dominate in the field." Cultivator's 'Women in Tech' community shares reflections on challenging the status quo in the tech industry.
March 1, 2023 Agtech, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR cohort 2 is on the horizon
The AGTECH ACCELERATOR, founded by Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator), Emmertech, and Economic Development Regina (EDR), is excited to announce the 16 companies selected to participate in cohort 2 of the program. Meet the companies and learn more here!
February 17, 2023 Event recaps, News
An unFOURgettable celebration
This year we celebrated our 4th year of supporting high-growth tech companies from our HQ in Regina. We did this by doing what we do best; bringing the community together and welcoming a new wave of tech founders with 24 Hour Startup. WARNING: the following recap might create feelings of FOMO
February 16, 2023 Founders, News, Programming
Record breaking metrics showcase Cultivator’s impact in the past 4 years
For the past four years, Cultivator has been cultivating the next generation of tech founders. From new products to major investments, Cultivator has been an integral part of the growth of Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s tech industry.
February 13, 2023 Event recaps, Founders, News, Programming
Cultivator Founders’ Retreat proved to be more ‘energizing’ than ‘relaxing’
Danielle Gifford, Marty Yaskowich, Dana Abdullah, Charles Plant, Giovanna Payne, and Chris Payne visited Cultivator for the first Founders' Retreat of 2023. These six experts shared their insights on the current state of tech and gave a fresh perspective to founders to help them expand their skillset.
February 7, 2023 Event recaps, News
24 Hour Startup “time warp”
The collaboration and instant camaraderie between everyone in the room set the scene for an impressive lineup of 7 innovative MVP's pitched to our panel of guest judges! Read more, as we break down the details of our 24 Hour Startup event!
January 23, 2023 News
Farm Health Guardian secures SDTC funding
Why did the chicken cross the road? ...to get SDTC funding! Cultivator, Cohort 1, Agtech Accelerator Alumni, Farm Health Guardian secures seed funding.
January 13, 2023 Agtech, Founders, News
Two Cultivator almuni companies were chosen for John Deere’s 2023 Startup Collaborator Program
The two Canadian startups chosen were Kitchener-based farm equipment management software startup IntelliCulture, and Regina-based AI drone startup Precision AI. Both companies are alumni of Cultivator programming.
January 4, 2023 Founders, News, Partnerships
HomeTeam Live to stream Saskatchewan Winter Games 2023
HomeTeam Live is very excited to announce that they have partnered with the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games to stream select events this upcoming February from Regina, Saskatchewan.
December 30, 2022 News
Cultivator’s top 10 moments of 2022
As we wrap up 2022, Cultivator takes a look back at the amazing year and shares its top moments. Which moments, stories and milestones made the list? Check them out here.
December 15, 2022 News
Offstreet shares their secrets to success on the road to raising
We had the honour of getting into the passenger seat of what it's like on the journey for Offstreet as they work to scale their startup and hit some significant growth milestones heading into 2023. Sit down, buckle up, and give this FOUNDER FEATURE a read!
December 12, 2022 Founders, News
They grow up so fast
Starting a business is a complex process but starting a technology company has a unique set of complications that come with different risks. Industry West Magazine chats with several Saskatchewan tech startups to hear about their journey to grow a successful tech company.
December 5, 2022 Event recaps, Founders, News
Mo’vember at Cultivator
On Dec. 1, 2022, Movember's Team Cultivator announced they had raised $5000 for men's health through the Movember foundation! Check out some of the fundraising activities we hosted throughout the month.
December 4, 2022 Events
Cultivator’s 4th Birthday Bash
Join us as we watch pitches from our 24 Hour Startup and celebrate the successes of the Cultivator’s programs, partners, and community that have been with us the past 4 years.
December 4, 2022 Events
Agribition 2022
On Nov. 30, Cultivator represented our AGTECH ACCELERATOR at the Canadian Western Agribition's Grain Expo + Indigenous Ag Summit. We hosted two insightful panels with friends in the industry and colleagues from Conexus Credit Union.
December 2, 2022 Agtech, Event recaps, News
Agribition 2022: Not our first rodeo
On November 30, Cultivator powered by Conexus represented the Agtech Accelerator at the Grain Expo + Indigenous Ag Summit. We hosted two insightful panels with friends in the industry and colleagues from Conexus Credit Union. Saddle up and read our recap here!
December 1, 2022 Agtech, News
STEP’ing into the global market
Cultivator has been lucky enough to have the support of Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) over the past few years, officially signing them on as our Market Expansion in-residence partner in early 2022. Learn more about how STEP is impacting Cultivator companies and exploring opportunities for growth globally.
November 14, 2022 Agtech, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR recognized as AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint partner
AGTECH ACCELERATOR is proud to be recognized as an Innovation Sprint partner with the Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate at the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27). AIM for Climate works to enable solutions at the intersection of agriculture and climate and seeks to address climate change and global hunger.
November 10, 2022 Agtech, Events
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 2 Open House
Please join us for an engaging and informative, AGTECH ACCELERATOR VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE on November 16, 12pm-1pm (CST) This is your chance to ask any burning questions you have and reaffirm WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY for Cohort 2.
November 7, 2022 Event recaps, News, Programming
START Cohort 7 comes to a close with Demo Day
START Cohort 7 founders put their all into Demo Day as they pitch in front a panel of expert judges and over 75 attendees. The stakes could never be higher!
October 26, 2022 Agtech, News
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 1 yields incredible success
The AGTECH ACCELERATOR shared the results of its inaugural cohort, which saw unprecedented success, in the first half of 2022! The AGTECH ACCELERATOR brings together both agriculture and technology to accelerate the growth of Canadian agtech startups built to solve global problems. Read the metrics here.
October 25, 2022 News, Partnerships
McKercher LLP ‘appealing’ to Cultivator startups through market-focused legal advice and scaleable legal solutions
We are so fortunate to have McKercher LLP as our Legal In-Residence partner. This collaboration allows Cultivator founders to have legal support throughout all stages of their company. Read our appreciation spotlight on McKercher LLP in this Partner Feature!
October 19, 2022 Events, Programming
START Cohort 7 Demo Day
Curious about all the exciting things happening in our ecosystem? On November 3rd, our 9 START companies will each have 3-minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges. Join us to see who takes home the $10K prize!
October 11, 2022 News, Partnerships
Getting ‘mellow’ with Twello during Cultivator’s Wellness Week
As World Mental Health Day approached (October 10, 2022), it was important for our team to bring more awareness to our Mindfulness in Residence partner, Twello, and provide a refreshing week of activities for founders and startup team members to take part in. Learn more about Twello and see some of the events we planned during Wellness Week in this article.
September 29, 2022 Founders, News
Annika Mang leads us down her path to becoming the founder of TrailCollectiv
We had the privilege of walking down the path of Annika Mang's founder journey and what led her to TrailCollectiv! Take a step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and give this FOUNDER FEATURE a read.
September 28, 2022 Event recaps, News
Startup Summit 2022 Highlights
This year's theme was “Cultivate your future”. We focused on providing founders and startup team members with engaging and insightful content in an atmosphere that fosters meaningful connections. Read our full recap and find our highlights from the event here!
August 18, 2022 Event recaps, News
The boldest, brightest, and BIGGEST Big Idea Camp ever!
With a record breaking 15 campers from Regina and surrounding high schools, we were able to connect future founders to some of the most innovative tech startups in Saskatchewan. Buckle up and get ready as we walk you through everything the Big Idea Campers dove into.
August 11, 2022 News, Programming
Crunching data and crushing ‘za with Max Schmeiser
Our Cultivator crew was grateful to host Max Schmeiser, VP of Data Science & Engineering at Netflix. Max shared his experience of expanding his career path through tech, working on different teams, and transitioning through different company cultures.
July 29, 2022 Founders, News
If you like Pina Coladas… and celebrating milestones!
We invited our Cultivator Community to a vibrant luau party to celebrate their Q2 milestones! Check out some of the achievements that were announced by Precision AI, Offstreet, SolusGuard, and our Cultivator Team here.
July 20, 2022 News
Big Idea Camp is bringing back the HEAT this summer!
Big Idea Camp, Regina's Tech Startup Bootcamp for teens, will get campers to think bolder, brighter, and BIGGER! Taking place on AUGUST 11 + 12, participating teens will dive into what it takes to START, GROW, and SCALE a tech startup from right here in Regina.
July 11, 2022 Agtech, Founders, News
Back to the roots of FarmSimple with Co-Founder, Katlin Lang
We are taking you back to the roots of FarmSimple with a special feature on co-founder: Katlin Lang. Hear what he has to say about his experience in Cultivator programming and the Agtech Accelerator.
July 8, 2022 Agtech, Event recaps, Founders, News
Cohort 1 Agtech Accelerator: Mentorship, Sessions, Demo Day, and Gong Graduation!
The finale week of the Agtech Accelerator has us longing for an encore from the founders! This inaugural cohort set the bar high for future cohorts. Here is a look back at some of the activities we hosted for founders during their week in Regina…
July 5, 2022 Agtech, Event recaps, News
Agtech Accelerator Cohort 1 Finale Week Recap
After 8 weeks of virtual programming, 20 founders, from our Agtech Accelerator, reconnected in Regina to conclude their formal programming with Cultivator. Take a look back at some of the events the Agtech Accelerator founders attended during their visit to Regina in June, 2022.
June 30, 2022 Agtech, Event recaps, News
24 Hour Startup | AGTECH – Roundup!
In less than 24 hours 47 participants created teams, ideated, built, and pitched a tech solution for a problem that exists within the agriculture industry today. Read our full recap from our 24 Hour Startup | Agtech event that we hosted at Canada's Farm Show.
June 29, 2022 Events
Big Idea Camp
Big Idea Camp brings together aspiring young innovators to explore the avenues of entrepreneurship. In just 2 days, campers will learn what it takes to launch a tech startup and solve real company problems in an experiential learning environment.
June 28, 2022 News
Pride Month: How Cultivator infuses INCLUSION throughout the year
The conversations around inclusion are incredibly valuable within the tech atmosphere and the community. Cultivator is dedicated to a journey of growth for itself and its members throughout the year. We look back on a memorable panel that had an impact on Cultivator's startups. Read more here!
June 9, 2022 Founders, News
Wheelhouse Live leads community inclusion during Pride Month
Cultivator is proud to support companies that embrace their true identities and encourage unity. Cultivator’s GROW company Wheelhouse Live has proven to be a positive advocate for inclusion in the community through their on-demand and in-person platforms.
May 30, 2022 Agtech, Founders, News
Cultivator hosts Lucent Bioscience $19 million announcement
Protein Industries Canada (PIC), AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (“AGT Foods”), Lucent BioSciences (“Lucent”), NuWave Research, IN10T, and Aberhart Ag Solutions announce a collaborative project that includes the installation of a new manufacturing process for the production of Soileos in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. Find out more here!
May 26, 2022 Founders, News, Programming
GROW + SCALE Founder’s Retreat
Last week, our GROW + SCALE founders had the opportunity to sit down with experienced tech professionals that provided new perspectives on their startup journey.
May 24, 2022 Agtech, News
Saskatchewan rallies behind the next wave of innovation in agriculture
Whether it's government, industry, mentors, or producers... when asked, Saskatchewan shows up without hesitation! Read how here.
May 16, 2022 Founders, News
Cultivator celebrates female founders for Women Entrepreneurs Week
Since its inception, Cultivator has proudly supported 38 female founders. Women entrepreneurs have forever been underrepresented in the tech industry and we strive to combat that with intentional support through female leadership. Click here to read a spotlight on some of our current female founders at Cultivator.
May 14, 2022 Events
Agtech Investor Panel, hosted by Conexus Venture Capital + Emmertech
This panel, hosted by Kyle Scott, Managing Director of Conexus Venture Capital and Emmertech, will outline why venture capital and investment into the agriculture industry is rapidly growing. Hear from some of North America’s top investors about why they are excited to be investing into the next wave of agtech companies.
May 14, 2022 Events
24 Hour Startup | AGETCH – Pitch Finale
This event brings together the best and brightest in agriculture, technology, and business to pitch ideas, form teams, and build a minimum viable product (MVP) in just 24 hours! Join us as we watch the 24 Hour Startup | Agtech teams pitch their MVPs to a panel of guest judges for a chance to win up to $7,000.
May 14, 2022 Events
Agtech Accelerator Demo Day
The inaugural cohort (11 companies from Canada and 5 companies from the United Kingdom) will pitch their innovations in hopes of securing a deal with investors in the audience.
May 13, 2022 Events
24 Hour Startup | AGTECH featured at Canada’s Farm Show
This event is designed to connect the Agtech startup dream team of agriculture industry professionals, farmers, ranchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, business professionals, developers and tech gurus, and design and marketing all-stars. As a participant, you will experience the rollercoaster of highs and lows that are part of everyday startup life, all in just 24 hours!
May 9, 2022 Event recaps, News, Programming
Closing out START Cohort 6!
Cultivator powered by Conexus’ START Cohort 6 concluded 12 weeks of programming with an exciting Demo Day event. Learn more here!
May 3, 2022 Founders, News
Welcome to the GONG SHOW!
The GONG WILD event has become an integral part of our Cultivator culture and a reflective event that founders appreciate-- Giving them a stage to showcase their accomplishments and celebrate with the startup community. Read which founders hit the gong here!
April 25, 2022 Founders, News
HYON receives SDTC Funding
HYON is among 26 early-stage cleantech companies chosen to receive SDTC Seed Funding. Learn more of the details here!
April 22, 2022 Founders, News, Programming
START Cohort 6 Speaker + Mentor Roster
These experienced individuals have taken time out of their hustle and bustle to share their experiences, advice, and insights to support founders that are sitting in the same position as they once were. Find out who these experts are here!
April 11, 2022 Events
START Cohort 6 Demo Day
On April 28, our 12 START companies will each have 3-minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges. Join us to watch the future of SK tech and to see who takes home the $10K prize!
April 11, 2022 Events
Cohort 1 Agtech Accelerator Kick-Off Week
Over the course of 5 days in Regina, we hosted Cohort 1 Agtech Accelerator founders to officially kick off their program!
April 8, 2022 Founders, News
BudSense Founder + CEO, David Thomas, blazing the way for cannabis retailers
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with David Thomas, CEO, and Founder of BudSense (currently in Cultivator's SCALE program). In this week’s FOUNDER FEATURE we asked David some of our burning questions... Read the full interview here!
April 7, 2022 Founders, News, Programming
Introducing START Cohort 6
We just welcomed 12 new startups into START Cohort 6 – and we’re so excited! See who they are and the problems they are solving here.
March 31, 2022 Agtech, News
‘March Madness’ turned ‘Mentor Madness’ at the Agtech Accelerator
Over the course of 5 days, Cohort 1 founders, from across Canada and the UK, formed connections with a wide variety of mentors from the agriculture industry. Through mentorship, the founders are able to develop and sharpen their skills, as well as gain access to a broader ecosystem of industry connections. Learn more about this expert lineup here!
March 24, 2022 Agtech, Event recaps, News
Agtech Accelerator kick-off week recap
Our Agtech Accelerator Cohort 1 kick-off week is officially in the rearview mirror and what a week it was -- full of connection, learning, and excitement. What started as a vision, has turned into Canada’s first venture-backed Agtech Accelerator, bringing together some of the top agtech companies from across Canada and the United Kingdom. Read the recap here.
March 11, 2022 Founders, News
Beep…Beep…StoreToDoor closes seed raise at $1.25 million
We are proud to celebrate StoreToDoor’s announcement of closing a CAD $1.25 million seed raise! The company looks towards the future as they grow their team, and invest in client satisfaction strategies. Learn more about their recent raise and plans for the future here!
March 10, 2022 Agtech, Founders, Programming
Meet the UK companies who were selected for our Agtech Accelerator Cohort 1
Meet the UK Companies joining Cohort 1 of the Agtech Accelerator: RAFT Solutions, Agrolabs, Small Robot Company, Crop Intellect, Smartbell, and Fotenix. Meet them here.
March 9, 2022 Agtech, Founders, News
From far and wide: meet our Canadian Agtech Accelerator Cohort 1 companies
We are just days away from officially welcoming our cohort of 16 companies from across Canada and the United Kingdom; as they join us in Regina for the official kick-off of week one of their programming in the Agtech Accelerator. Get to know the Canadian companies here.
March 8, 2022 Founders, News
Supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs
Cultivator is dedicated to supporting the advancement of women entrepreneurs and leaders here at home and around the world. Learn more here.
March 7, 2022 Founders, News, Programming
Cultivator announces it’s first SCALE program graduates
A dive into the journey and the milestones of two Cultivator companies, myComply and Precision AI, as they become the first graduates of the Cultivator SCALE program. Read more here.
March 3, 2022 Agtech, News, Partnerships
Agtech Accelerator’s newest Media and Innovation Partner, Discovery Farm
Agtech Accelerator is proud to welcome Discovery Farm as its newest accelerator partner. Learn more about the partnership here!
February 28, 2022 Agtech, Founders, News
Meet our inaugural Agtech Accelerator cohort
The Agtech Accelerator is proud to announce 16 companies, from across Canada and the United Kingdom, that have been selected to join the inaugural cohort – launching March 14, 2022. Meet them here.
February 25, 2022 Founders, News, Programming
New startups amongst Cultivator GROW + SCALE programming
We’re excited to welcome five Cultivator companies into our GROW and SCALE programming. Learn who here.
February 15, 2022 Founders, News, Programming
Three years of cultivating global success for SK tech startups
It’s been three years since Conexus Credit Union launched Cultivator, and what an incredible journey it’s been with Cultivator companies seeing huge growth and hitting major milestones along the way. Read more here.
February 14, 2022 Founders, News
A moment with memoryKPR co-founder: Jessica McNaughton
memoryKPR enables users to digitally save, store, design and protect their memories with pictures, video, voice, and text. Learn more about memoryKPR and meet its founders here.
February 10, 2022 Event recaps, News
Recapping last weekend’s 24 Hour Startup + 3rd Birthday Bash
On Feb. 4 + 5, we hosted our 24 Hour Startup. Check out the recap here.
February 8, 2022 News, Partnerships
STEP newest in-residence partner
We’re proud to welcome STEP to Cultivator as our Market Expansion In-Residence Partner. Learn more about the partnership here!
February 7, 2022 News
Happy Birthday Cultivator!
Having just celebrated our 3rd birthday, we're beyond thankful for the support of the ecosystem and the wonderful wishes they sent. Hear them here.
January 27, 2022 Founders, News
Cultivator SCALE company, ServiceBox, secures innovation funding
Prairies Economic Development Canada has invested $400,000 into Saskatchewan-based tech startup and Cultivator SCALE company, ServiceBox. Learn more here.
January 24, 2022 Agtech, Founders, News, Partnerships
Government of Canada invests in Saskatchewan innovation
Prairies Economic Development Canada announced an investment of $900,000 to support the new Agtech Accelerator. Learn more here.
January 24, 2022 Founders, News
HomeTeam Live scores $450,000+ in pre-seed capital
START Cohort 5 winner and now Cultivator GROW company, HomeTeam Live, recently announced the closing of a CAD $450,000+ pre-seed raise - a raise that was 200% higher than their initial goal! We had the opportunity to sit down with Co-Founder and CEO, Tanner Goetz to learn more about the company and recent raise - check it out here.
January 10, 2022 News
Cheers to three years of cultivating #SKtech
We’re celebrating our 3RD birthday by doing what we do best… cultivating the #SKtech ecosystem. Join us on Feb. 4 + 5 as we host a 24 Hour Startup and a 3RD Birthday Bash. Learn more here.
January 10, 2022 Events
24 Hour Startup
Our 24 Hour Startup event connects the best and brightest entrepreneurs, developers, designers, makers and more to build a minimum viable product and see what being part of a startup is like, all within 24 hours.
January 10, 2022 Events
3rd Birthday Bash
We're turning 3! Join us for one night as we check out the latest in #SKtech and celebrate how far it's come in just the past few years.
December 21, 2021 Founders, News
Wrapping up 2021 with some big tech wins
From pitch competitions to capital raises to product launches and agtech growth, we had a ton of reasons to celebrate this past quarter which included several of our founders going ‘Gong Wild’. Learn more here.
December 16, 2021 Agtech, News, Partnerships
Partnerships lifting the Agtech Accelerator to global heights
By partnering with local, national and international partners, the Agtech Accelerator will have access to other ecosystems around the world. Each of our partners brings their own unique assets that will contribute to accelerating the innovation and commercialization of game-changing technologies on a global scale, and help us to build globally competitive leaders within the agtech space. Learn more here.
December 10, 2021 Founders, News
Founder feature: MeatMeatGo
Cultivator GROW company, MeatMeatGo, is a new online, local meat sales platform allowing carnivores and BBQ enthusiasts to choose from a wide range of local meat products and offerings and have them delivered right to their door. Learn more about MeatMeatGo and meet its founders here.
December 9, 2021 Founders, News
Prairie Robotics – receives SDTC funding – a Saskatchewan first
Prairie Robotics has made history by being the first Saskatchewan company to receive SDTC funding. Learn more here.
December 9, 2021 Agtech, News, Partnerships
Agtech Accelerator announces partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has signed a partnership with the Agtech Accelerator, helping advance Saskatchewan’s collective capacity to become a global leader in agriculture technology. Learn more here.
December 6, 2021 News, Programming
Get your START here!
Have a tech startup and looking to take it to the next level? Here’s your chance - applications for our START Cohort 6 are now open. Learn more here.
December 1, 2021 Agtech, News, Partnerships
USask signs MOU with Agtech Accelerator
USask has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Agtech Accelerator — accentuating the university’s role in the innovation ecosystem. Learn more here.
November 29, 2021 Events
START Growing Your Idea info session
Do you have a tech startup idea but unsure how to take it to the next level? Are you interested in being a Cultivator company, but unsure how to get involved? Join us virtually on Dec. 9 to learn more about Cultivator's START program and how to apply.
November 26, 2021 Agtech, News, Programming
Agtech Accelerator wins a 2021 Saskatchewan Economic Development Award of Excellence
The Agtech Accelerator has won a 2021 Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance Award of Excellence. Learn more here.
November 24, 2021 Agtech, News, Partnerships
University of Regina signs on with Agtech Accelerator as research and academic partner
The University of Regina has announced a new partnership with the Agtech Accelerator to help find solutions for global agricultural challenges while providing academic and research opportunities for students. Learn more here.
November 9, 2021 Agtech, News, Partnerships
Agtech Accelerator and Innovate UK announce global agtech partnership
The Agtech Accelerator and Innovate UK are partnering to accelerate the cultivation of agtech innovation on a global scale. Discover more here.
November 8, 2021 Agtech, News
Agtech Accelerator Cohort 1 applications now open
We're on the search for our Agtech Accelerator's first cohort! If you are a Canadian agtech or foodtech company looking to scale, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! Learn more here.
November 2, 2021 Agtech, News
Supporting the growth of Saskatchewan’s agricultural economy
The Agtech Accelerator has partnered with Innovation Saskatchewan to accelerate the growth of agtech in Saskatchewan and beyond. The Agtech Accelerator will contribute To Saskatchewan's Growth Plan in the areas of supporting early-stage agtech startups, creating a pipeline for future investments into the venture capital fund, helping stimulate the provincial economy, and tripling the technology sector. Click to read more!
September 23, 2021 News
Recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Sept. 30, Cultivator will be closing its office for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more here.
September 22, 2021 Event recaps, News
An event to remember: Sask Startup Summit wraps up for another year
#SaskStartupSummit officially wrapped up a couple of weeks ago. This was our first large-scale hybrid event, and what an amazing event it was. Our founders, teams, investors, mentors and supporters are truly making SK a special place for startups 🌾🚀. Check out the event recap here!
September 17, 2021 Founders, News
A win for Saskatchewan innovation
The Canadian Credit Union Association recently recognized Conexus Credit Union with the 2021 CCUA Innovation Award its innovation in building and launching Cultivator. Learn more here!
September 14, 2021 Event recaps, News, Programming
And the START Cohort 5 Demo Day winner is…
On Sept. 9 at Sask Startup Summit, our 10 START Cohort 5 founders pitched their startups to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $11K in prizes. Who took home the grand prize? Click here to find out!
September 14, 2021 Events
START Cohort 5 Demo Day
At the Sask Startup Summit, our 10 START Cohort 5 founders pitched their startups to a panel of expert judges for a chance to take home up to $11K in prizes.
August 30, 2021 Founders, News
BudSense helping cannabis retailers simplify selling marijuana
Regina's LeaderPost highlights BudSense, a Regina-Calgary startup that helps cannabis stores create better print, digital and web menus.
August 10, 2021 Founders, News, Programming
Meet our START Cohort 5
We just welcomed 10 new companies into START Cohort 5 – and we’re so excited! See who they are here.
July 19, 2021 Founders, News
Cultivator CleanTech GROW company, Prairie Robotics, closes $690K seed round
Prairie Robotics recently announced the close of a $690,000 seed round, We sat down with co-founder Sam Dietrich to chat more about Prairie Robotics, it’s recent seed round close, and his experiences and advice on navigating through the startup world. Check out what he had to say here.
June 30, 2021 Founders, News, Programming
And We Just Keep GROWing!
We recently welcomed three of our START program graduates to our GROW program.
June 23, 2021 Agtech, Event recaps, News
Another one for the books: 24 Hour Startup | Agtech
We teamed up with Canada’s Farm Show to deliver a virtual 24 Hour Startup AgTech bringing together Canada’s best + brightest in ag, tech, and design to build innovative solutions to real ag problems! Here's what happened.
June 17, 2021 Agtech, News
Accelerating the cultivation of Canadian agtech
We've teamed up with Economic Development Regina (EDR) and venture capital fund, Emmertech, to launch an AGTECH ACCELERATOR program right here in Saskatchewan. Learn more here.
May 28, 2021 News, Partnerships
Welcoming Strategy Lab as Cultivator’s marketing in-residence
We're excited to welcome Strategy Lab to Cultivator as our marketing in-residence partner. Through this partnership, Strategy Lab will help our startups stand out through branding and website support. Learn more here.