$15.5M Investment Fuels Agritech Innovation and Workforce Training in B.C.

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• Agritech and Indigenous Food Sovereignty: B.C.’s $15.5M Investment
• Future of Farming: B.C. Funds Agritech and Training Programs
• $15.5M to Drive Agritech Innovation and Jobs in B.C.
• This investment reinforces the province’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable food future.

British Columbia is set to strengthen its food systems and drive economic growth with a significant $15.5 million investment in agritech innovation and workforce training.

The funding, channeled through the Simon Fraser University (SFU)-led B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI), will support 19 new agritech projects and nine crucial training programs.

This strategic investment addresses key challenges facing B.C. food producers, including:

Soil health: Advancements in technologies to improve soil quality and sustainability.

Indoor agriculture: Enhancements to controlled environment agriculture for year-round production.

Plant and animal health: Innovations to protect crops and livestock from diseases and pests.

Indigenous food sovereignty: Training programs that support Indigenous communities in strengthening their food systems.

“By fostering a thriving, sustainable agritech ecosystem, we’re supporting local agri-producers, empowering small and medium-sized businesses, and delivering benefits to consumers—all while driving economic growth,” said a representative from the BCCAI.  

The BCCAI plays a vital role in empowering B.C.’s growers, producers, and processors to bring new products to market and adopt transformative.

This investment reinforces the province’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable food future.

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