Karolina Todorovic · Director, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Gigi Ho · Sr Business Officer, Innovation Ecosystems North, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Nathan Nuytten · Senior Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Amy Hingston · Senior Business Officer, Business Investments, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) - Funding for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program which is providing Alberta producers and Prairie-based agtech firms with opportunities to validate and demonstrate new technologies in real world production environments. By enabling companies to test functionality, performance, and economic value under on farm conditions, the program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercial adoption.Read more
Simon Trepanier · Senior Innovation Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Anson Duran · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Benjamin Ebadi · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) - CAAIN serves as Canada’s primary hub for agricultural AI adoption. More than 80 per cent of CAAIN-funded projects incorporate AI, addressing sector challenges such as labour shortages, productivity decline, and food security by connecting innovators and producers nationwide. Its work aligns with the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy through high-performance computing requirements and Canadian owned data platforms like SOIL HUB and SAFE HUB. CAAIN also advances the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy by turning research into practical tools, including autonomous machinery and dairy management systems. Through accessible, producer focused demonstration programs, CAAIN contributes directly to the Canadian AI Adoption Initiative.Read more
Shannon Bennett · Deputy Director, Innovation and Regulations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Andrea Bernier · Sector Specialist, Innovation and Regulations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Melissa Kardaras · Director, Food Industry Division, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Collaboration and consultation on modernizing Canada’s agrifood sector's productivity, sustainability, and resilience through science, applied research, automation, AI, smart farming technologies, precision agriculture, climate?smart innovation, and digital transformation.Read more
Karolina Todorovic · Director, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Cansu Koc · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Christina Dailley · A/Sr Investment Analyst, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Jean-Francois Courtois · Executive Director, Program Intake and Investment Opportunities, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Denis Martel · Director General, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Christina Dailley · A/Sr Investment Analyst, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Karolina Todorovic · Director, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Nikita Eriksen-Hamel · Deputy Director, Policy and Practice, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) - CAAIN is collaborating with Global Affairs Canada to explore pathways for showcasing Canadian agtech and AI capabilities to international partners. Canada’s diverse agricultural products, climates, and production systems position Canadian entrepreneurs and producers to provide valuable expertise to emerging markets worldwide.Read more
Nathan Nuytten · Senior Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) - Funding for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program which is providing Alberta producers and Prairie-based agtech firms with opportunities to validate and demonstrate new technologies in real world production environments. By enabling companies to test functionality, performance, and economic value under on farm conditions, the program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercial adoption.Read more
Christina Dailley · A/Sr Investment Analyst, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Cansu Koc · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) - CAAIN serves as Canada’s primary hub for agricultural AI adoption. More than 80 per cent of CAAIN-funded projects incorporate AI, addressing sector challenges such as labour shortages, productivity decline, and food security by connecting innovators and producers nationwide. Its work aligns with the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy through high-performance computing requirements and Canadian owned data platforms like SOIL HUB and SAFE HUB. CAAIN also advances the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy by turning research into practical tools, including autonomous machinery and dairy management systems. Through accessible, producer focused demonstration programs, CAAIN contributes directly to the Canadian AI Adoption Initiative.Read more
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.
Christina Dailley · A/Sr Investment Analyst, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Karolina Todorovic · Director, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Cansu Koc · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) - CAAIN serves as Canada’s primary hub for agricultural AI adoption. More than 80 per cent of CAAIN-funded projects incorporate AI, addressing sector challenges such as labour shortages, productivity decline, and food security by connecting innovators and producers nationwide. Its work aligns with the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy through high-performance computing requirements and Canadian owned data platforms like SOIL HUB and SAFE HUB. CAAIN also advances the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy by turning research into practical tools, including autonomous machinery and dairy management systems. Through accessible, producer focused demonstration programs, CAAIN contributes directly to the Canadian AI Adoption Initiative.Read more
Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Evan Solomon · Minister of Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Anson Duran · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Benjamin Ebadi · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) - CAAIN serves as Canada’s primary hub for agricultural AI adoption. More than 80 per cent of CAAIN-funded projects incorporate AI, addressing sector challenges such as labour shortages, productivity decline, and food security by connecting innovators and producers nationwide. Its work aligns with the Sovereign AI Compute Strategy through high-performance computing requirements and Canadian owned data platforms like SOIL HUB and SAFE HUB. CAAIN also advances the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy by turning research into practical tools, including autonomous machinery and dairy management systems. Through accessible, producer focused demonstration programs, CAAIN contributes directly to the Canadian AI Adoption Initiative.Read more
Donna Fleury · Senior Business Officer, Community Initiatives (South), Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) - Funding for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program which is providing Alberta producers and Prairie-based agtech firms with opportunities to validate and demonstrate new technologies in real world production environments. By enabling companies to test functionality, performance, and economic value under on farm conditions, the program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercial adoption.Read more
Christina Dailley · A/Sr Investment Analyst, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Donna Fleury · Sr. Business Officer, Community Initiatives South, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) - Funding for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program which is providing Alberta producers and Prairie-based agtech firms with opportunities to validate and demonstrate new technologies in real world production environments. By enabling companies to test functionality, performance, and economic value under on farm conditions, the program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercial adoption.Read more
Christina Dailley · A/Sr Investment Analyst, Collaborations and Networks Directorate, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Flora Mak · Deputy Director Food Systems and Nutrition, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) - CAAIN is collaborating with Global Affairs Canada to explore pathways for showcasing Canadian agtech and AI capabilities to international partners. Canada’s diverse agricultural products, climates, and production systems position Canadian entrepreneurs and producers to provide valuable expertise to emerging markets worldwide.Read more
Mike Obrist · Deputy Director - CXI, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) - CAAIN is collaborating with Global Affairs Canada to explore pathways for showcasing Canadian agtech and AI capabilities to international partners. Canada’s diverse agricultural products, climates, and production systems position Canadian entrepreneurs and producers to provide valuable expertise to emerging markets worldwide.Read more
Donna Fleury · Sr. Business Officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) - Funding for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program which is providing Alberta producers and Prairie-based agtech firms with opportunities to validate and demonstrate new technologies in real world production environments. By enabling companies to test functionality, performance, and economic value under on farm conditions, the program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercial adoption.Read more
Anne-Marie Chapman · Director, RDT, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Collaboration and consultation on modernizing Canada’s agrifood sector's productivity, sustainability, and resilience through science, applied research, automation, AI, smart farming technologies, precision agriculture, climate?smart innovation, and digital transformation.Read more
Ryan Miller · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
Innovation, Science, Economic Development (ISED) Strategic Response Fund (SRF) - Funding renewal under SRF funding will allow CAAIN to sustain momentum in network-building and accelerate the growth, adoption, and commercialization of agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, competitiveness, and outcomes for Canadian producers, while advancing food sovereignty, security, and affordability. The funding will expand AI-driven tools, national agriculture data capacity, and innovation adoption through connected smart and commercial farms. It will also support Indigenous and remote community food systems, and reduce waste through precision technologies.Read more
Gigi Ho · Sr Business Officer, Innovation Ecosystems North, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) - Funding for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program which is providing Alberta producers and Prairie-based agtech firms with opportunities to validate and demonstrate new technologies in real world production environments. By enabling companies to test functionality, performance, and economic value under on farm conditions, the program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercial adoption.Read more
Shannon Bennett · Deputy Director, Innovation and Regulations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Arden Esqueda · Sr. Analyst, Innovation and Regulations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Collaboration and consultation on modernizing Canada’s agrifood sector's productivity, sustainability, and resilience through science, applied research, automation, AI, smart farming technologies, precision agriculture, climate?smart innovation, and digital transformation.Read more
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