Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Canadian Agri-food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)/Reseau canadien de l'automatisation et l'intelligence agroalimentaire (RCAIA)
Associated registration:	964197-385148-2
Communication date:	2026-04-20
Posted date:	2026-05-14

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Gigi Ho, Sr. Business Officer Innovation Ecosystems, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Agriculture, Economic Development, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Small Business Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) - Funding for the Prairie Agtech Validation Program which is providing Alberta producers and Prairie-based agtech firms with opportunities to validate and demonstrate new technologies in real world production environments. By enabling companies to test functionality, performance, and economic value under on farm conditions, the program bridges the critical gap between prototype development and commercial adoption.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Darrell Petras
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