Agritech Innovation

Driving Innovation to meet Emerging Sector Needs

Agritech Innovation Special Initiatives is a targeted funding program that allows BCCAI to respond to emerging sector priorities, unlocking opportunities for growth and innovation.

Focused on Impact

The first initiative supports the advancement of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in B.C., offering up to $4 million to drive the development, scaling and adoption of agritech solutions.

Enhancing Food Security

Projects aim to bolster sustainability, economic growth and resilience in agriculture.

Collaboration at Its Core

With a 75% funding match, the program brings together public, private and government stakeholders to drive innovation while empowering Indigenous and underrepresented communities.

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Investment Areas

We invest in a broad range of agri-production, agri-processing and agri-technology projects to establish British Columbia as a global leader in agritech and agrifood innovation.

Strengthening food security and local food systems.
Embracing Indigenous knowledge for economic development and food security.
Climate change mitigation and adaptation to meet net zero emission targets.
Plant and animal health.
Addressing labour shortage by technology.
Supporting market diversification and business growth.
Supporting the United Nations鈥� Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in agricultural policies.
Supporting collaboration across post-secondary institutions for agriculture innovation.

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鈥淭he 鈥楴amgis Hydroponic Greenhouse Initiative is a vital step toward food security and sustainability for the 'Namgis First Nation and surrounding region. With BCCAI鈥檚 support, we鈥檙e enhancing local food production and creating new economic opportunities by providing communities and businesses with fresh, locally grown food year-round.鈥�

- Gaby Wickstrom, COO, Namgis Business Development Corporation (NBDC)

Accelerating Growth, Innovation and Impact

See how our collaborations are strengthening B.C.鈥檚 agriculture and agrifoods sectors for the future.

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