THE FARM tech hub

Software & AI technology incubator for the Kingsville–Leamington region

What Growers Get

Direct operational value. Startups building on your systems are solving your problems first. You get early access to custom AI and software tools — yield prediction, climate optimization, pest detection, labour scheduling, cost accounting — developed against your own data, at no cost during the pilot phase.

Potential tax credits and grants. Growers who participate in collaborative R&D may be eligible for SR&ED tax credits on their own eligible expenditures, and may qualify independently for AI adoption funding through programs like FedDev.

You shape what gets built. Rather than buying off-the-shelf software designed for someone else's operation, you sit at the table during product design. Your pain points set the development roadmap.

As a founding agricultural partner, you aren't donating resources — you're investing them.

In exchange for mentorship time, facility access, and systems integration, participating growers receive:

First-mover advantage. While competitors wait for finished products at full price, you're already running proven solutions. That head start compounds season over season.

Financial upside. Founding partners may negotiate preferred pricing on commercialized products, revenue-share arrangements, or equity positions in startups they help incubate — turning operational knowledge into a new asset class.

Workforce pipeline. Developers trained inside your greenhouse understand your business. When you're ready to hire in-house tech talent, The Farm is your recruiting pool.

Our Services

Supporting agri-tech startups from idea to market with tailored resources and expert guidance.

Incubation

Hands-on support to refine your software or AI concept and build a strong foundation.

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Mentorship

Connect with experienced agri-tech professionals who understand local challenges.

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Rooted in local innovation

The Farm Tech Hub nurtures agri-tech startups with tailored support, blending software and AI expertise to grow businesses in the Kingsville–Leamington region.

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Nurturing tech businesses through 4 stages of growth

Get in Touch

Agricultural leaders and investors, we’re eager to hear your insights and collaboration ideas.