Events / AgTech Industry Night
Create & Connect
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Heliopolis YYC, 817 1 St SW, Calgary, AB
Six AgTech and sustainability founders pitched in July. The $1,000 microgrant went to Jenna Letain of BeeSafe Biotech, whose field test detects honey bee diseases in 15 minutes, fast enough for a beekeeper to act before a hive collapses.
Winner
Rapid, field-deployable diagnostics that let beekeepers detect honey bee diseases directly at the hive in just 15 minutes, with no sample shipping required, helping protect pollinators and support sustainable agriculture.
An AI-powered operating system for grazing agriculture, combining virtual fencing, intelligent pasture management, and offline-first hardware built for working ranches.
Modular indoor farming technology that helps commercial growers reduce energy and labour costs while producing more food with fewer resources.
An off-grid agrivoltaic platform combining solar energy, irrigated agriculture, livestock production, and circular food systems to improve food security across Southern Africa.
Premium chocolate made with Alberta-grown proteins and fine-flavour cacao — a healthier indulgence that adds value to Alberta agriculture.
USXI GroupSponsor
Siva SamSponsor
AnswirMatched MicrograntThanks to Artilate Chocolate for bringing samples for everyone to enjoy, and to our judges, Martin Ciuk, Michael McGee, and Anthony Bellot, for their time and feedback.
Pitch. Camera. Launch.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George's Dr NE, Calgary, AB
