Calling all upcycling and agricultural cleantech companies!
HARVEST is a brand-new business accelerator investing in Canadian cleantech and agricultural companies. By scaling up their biotechnologies or processes, these companies will strengthen Canada’s agriculture and food economy.
This two-year partnership between Ontario Genomics, Genome Alberta and Genome Prairie will award up to $750K per project to companies under two streams:
wasteCANcreate
Ontario Genomics is investing in waste-upcycling companies across Canada, with a focus on valorizing agricultural and/or food-and-beverage waste or by-products to improve biomanufacturing processes and commercialize new bio-based products.
PACT (Primary Agriculture Clean Technologies)
Genome Alberta and Genome Prairie are investing in sustainable agriculture companies in Canada with a focus on agricultural production and crop improvement, including water and fertilizer use, pest/disease resistance and environmental resilience.
“HARVEST is an amazing agri-tech accelerator that will bring farmers, start-up companies, food processors and other manufacturers together to solve industry problems. In today’s world, Canada needs to come together to protect our most important industries and innovate to make them more competitive in the future.” – John Rafferty, President & CEO, Ontario Genomics
“Genome Prairie, in partnership with Ontario Genomics and Genome Alberta, are delighted to announce this first-of-its-kind initiative. HARVEST marks a bold new era of cooperation and collaboration that will boost Canadian commercial enterprises seeking to bring their biotechnology innovations to market. Now is the time for Canada to reap the benefits from its numerous investments in research. Genome Prairie is proud to play a key role in this journey towards greater national prosperity.” – Mike Cey, President & CEO, Genome Prairie
“We are proud to bring Alberta’s strong track record in agricultural innovation to this new national collaboration with Genome Prairie and Ontario Genomics. HARVEST will help primary agriculture companies across Canada accelerate market-ready genomics and biotechnology solutions to reduce emissions while maintaining productivity. By translating research into real-world technologies, we’re strengthening competitiveness, supporting producers, and advancing sustainable economic growth.” – David Bailey, President & CEO, Genome Alberta
“Canada’s bioeconomy is built on innovation, collaboration and purpose. Genome Canada is thrilled to see HARVEST bringing regional strengths together to accelerate growth for Canadian agri-food companies and drive environmental sustainability in our food systems.” – Rob Annan, President & CEO of Genome Canada
Click here for further HARVEST program details.
Intake forms are due on March 18, 2026.
We’re also hosting a webinar on Monday, March 2 at 2:30 EST to explain the program and answer any questions you may have before applying.
Register here for the online info session.
