24 Hour Startup AgTech - Cultivating Canada’s AgTech Startup Community

Will your idea be the next big AgTech startup?

Who: This event is designed to connect the Agtech startup dream team of agriculture industry professionals, farmers, ranchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, business professionals, developers, tech gurus, design and marketing all-stars. As a participant, you will experience the rollercoaster of highs and lows that are part of everyday startup life, all in just 24 hours! As you work to build an innovative startup company with your team, you’ll meet expert mentors and learn from some of the best in the industry, who will be ready to help you launch your business solution.

What: 24 Hour Startup x Agtech brings together the best and brightest in agriculture, technology, and business from across the country to pitch ideas, form teams, and build a minimum viable product (MVP) in just 24 hours – and possibly create the next big Agtech startup to come from Canada! This diverse group will converge at Canada’s Farm Show where they will build a solution for the future of ag. After 24 hours, teams will pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes!

Where... CANADA'S FARM SHOW - INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE

1700 ELPHINSTONE STREET / REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN / S4P 2Z6

As a participant, you’ll experience the rollercoaster of highs and lows that are part of everyday startup life, all in just 24 hours. As you work to build an innovative startup company, you’ll meet some of Canada’s top mentors, entrepreneurs, and supporters who are ready to help you launch.

When... The event is called 24 Hour Startup — you can stay up all night, however, you will be asked to leave the event space after 10pm and return to your accommodations/home for the night. The doors will re-open again at 7:30am for you to join your team and continue working until the finale.

• KICK OFF: Monday 4pm
• GRIND TIME: Monday 5pm - Tuesday 3pm (group work time, mentorship, market research, finalize MVP and pitch deck, technical judging, and pitch scrubbing)
• FINALE: Tuesday 3pm

Why... Agriculture is one of the most innovative industries. 24 Hour Startup x Agtech was created to connect innovators with the designers, developers, and entrepreneurs that are crucial to bringing an idea to life. The need and opportunity for innovation in the agriculture industry continues to grow as the demand for feeding increases.

$7000.00 WORTH OF CASH PRIZES ON THE LINE!

How...

Connect — Meet other motivated individuals in the industry, expand your network, and maybe even meet your next co-founder or mentor! It’s amazing to see not only the products but the relationships that come from this event each year!

Ideate — Take that idea you’ve kept sidelined and bring it to life! Don’t have an idea? Join a team.

Build — You can only learn so much from reading and talking about entrepreneurship – the best way to learn is by doing it!

Pitch — Teams pitch to a panel of expert judges and see if their startup might survive beyond the weekend!

Cost... $30.00 (Each participant will get a t-shirt, swag bag, snacks, meals, and more!)

What you’ll need:

• 💻 Computer
• 🔋 Charging cords
• 💦 Water bottle
• 📈 Growth mindset!

If that isn’t enough, all participants will also receive a swag bag including a branded t-shirt, and the opportunity to connect with the startup ecosystem and expert mentors.

Questions?

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