THRIVE Academy VI Cohort
The “Ice Hero De-ice Device for Pipes” is a quick, safe, easy to use and portable tool that saves livestock producers and equine operations thousands of dollars and hours of time by solving frozen water line emergencies—without steam, flame, or diesel. This innovative solution takes the stress out of ensuring consistent water access for livestock during extreme weather conditions when preventative measures fail.
Agppoint is a logistics-focused technology company serving the agriculture industry. Our SaaS platform helps grain processing facilities manage and simplify inbound logistics, eliminate manual tasks, and reduce operational disruptions. With live updates on truck arrivals, alerts for potential delays, and real-time contract execution monitoring, facilities gain full visibility into their pipeline. Agppoint’s vision is to modernize ag logistics through efficiency and seamless technology.
AgriAssure simplifies regulatory compliance for agriproducers, agribusinesses, and food processors in Canada’s highly regulated market. Its tech-enabled platform combines expert guidance with AI-driven insights to streamline compliance, reduce costs, and ensure seamless market access. Businesses begin with an online assessment to identify regulatory requirements, followed by a tailored compliance roadmap. The system tracks real-time regulatory changes and scales with business growth, offering advanced modules such as ESG and ISO.
BeeSafe Biotech is a Canadian startup dedicated to enhancing honey bee health through innovative diagnostic solutions. It is developing rapid test kits that enable beekeepers to detect honey bee pathogens in the field. The company envisions a future where beekeepers have access to cutting-edge technology to safeguard their honey bee populations, promoting a thriving and resilient agricultural industry.
The global agriculture industry faces growing challenges from climate change, crop diseases, and declining soil health caused by excessive pesticide and chemical fertilizer use. Bhoomi AI is developing an advanced crop advisory service to help farmers mitigate pest and disease damage while promoting biological pesticides over chemical alternatives. Using cutting-edge machine learning, our technology analyzes crop images to detect early signs of pests and diseases, providing real-time recommendations. By enabling smarter, data-driven decisions, we empower farmers to protect yields and improve sustainability.
Chariot Command uses cameras to determine the mechanical health of farm equipment. Its predictive maintenance technology, utilizing thermal-based machine vision powered by AI, provides previously unseen mechanical health insights, helping to reduce downtime, costs, and disruptions for the industry.
Enismaro is revolutionizing food transparency with cutting-edge blockchain and IoT technology. Their platform transforms supply chains, ensuring farm-to-fork traceability, food authenticity, and quality certification—all in real time. With smart sensors and tamper-proof records, they empower producers, retailers, and consumers to trust every step of the journey. Enismaro isn’t just about tracking food—it’s about redefining trust in what we eat.
GreenMind Gardens, Inc. is transforming the future of urban agriculture with scalable, high-efficiency indoor farming solutions. Its AI-powered vertical farms leverage automated hydroponics and precision nutrient delivery to produce fresh, sustainable food year-round. By reducing water usage by up to 90% and eliminating soil dependency, the company addresses global food security while ensuring high-yield, space-efficient farming. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, GreenMind Gardens collaborates with leading researchers and technology partners to drive innovation.
Karyotica Labs converts agricultural byproducts into advanced biostimulants using its proprietary Enzyme-Associated Microbial Fermentation technology. By harnessing industrial enzymes and beneficial microbes, its products enhance plant growth, strengthen resilience to stress, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. Derived from microbial hydrolysis of soy and canola meal, Karyotica’s formulations are rich in peptides, amino acids, carbohydrates, and micronutrients, improving nutrient absorption and stress tolerance. With efficient application, growers achieve higher yields while using less fertilizer, making these solutions both cost-effective and eco-friendly. Committed to sustainable agriculture, Karyotica Labs helps growers cultivate healthier, more resilient crops.
Qumir Nano has developed a metabolite-based platform that creates bio-nanosolutions for agriculture, combining the effectiveness of chemical products with the environmental benefits of biologicals. Its technology enables the production of advanced bio-nanofungicides and bio-nanofertilizers that enhance plant health and resilience. Their flagship bio-nanofungicide offers a 3-in-1 solution, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection without resistance buildup, improving leaf adherence, and boosting plant defenses. It remains stable across various temperatures and pH levels, and is safe for the environment.
Taxon leverages genomics and AI to optimize biological products and boost agricultural productivity, providing data-driven insights for sustainable farming. The company operates in the AgTech sector, with future expansion into carbon credits and soil remediation.
TerraWave is developing a carrier agnostic radio-wave imaging solution that will provide farmers with actionable data to help them make informed decisions based on the physical properties of their soil.
UMA Systems is pioneering a sustainable solution for the global feed crisis by transforming organic waste into high-protein feed for agriculture and aquaculture. Leveraging proprietary technology developed and successfully implemented overseas, the company is now adapting its solutions in Canada to upcycle largely wasted cowhides into a valuable protein source. By turning waste into worth, UMA Systems delivers a sustainable, high-quality alternative to conventional protein ingredients for the feed industry.
Yadag is a workforce tech platform that connects growers with seasonal workers to secure food production success. Designed to address critical labor shortages in agriculture, it provides fast, compliant, and reliable hiring solutions for growers.