OCIF invests in AgSphere to drive growth and innovation in Canadas agriculture sector

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OCIF is investing up to $2.75 million over five years to help establish AgSphere in Calgary. The hub will connect agriculture, technology, food, investors, producers, startups, and partners to accelerate agrifood innovation across Canada. It will also support company growth, adoption of new technologies, and workforce training to address a projected labor shortage in agriculture. The initiative includes an innovation and education centre, a producer network, and a career platform, with a goal of supporting 75 companies and training 450 people over five years.

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