MaRS Discovery District Launches National Ag and Foodtech Mission

Last fall, Mars Discovery District in Toronto launched a national ag and foodtech mission. Funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), this Mission aims to strengthen Canada’s food systems by increasing the flow of investment, building resilience into the agri-food sector, and reducing operational emissions. #federal #toronto #canada #foodsystems #agrifood https://lnkd.in/efpA4nm9

Last fall, Mars Discovery District in Toronto launched a national ag and foodtech mission. Funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), this Mission aims to strengthen Canada’s food systems by increasing the flow of investment, building resilience into the agri-food sector, and reducing operational emissions. #federal #toronto #canada #foodsystems #agrifood https://lnkd.in/e-KtGpr9

Last fall, Mars Discovery District in Toronto launched a national ag and foodtech mission. Funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), this Mission aims to strengthen Canada’s food systems by increasing the flow of investment, building resilience into the agri-food sector, and reducing operational emissions. #federal #toronto #canada #foodsystems #agrifood https://lnkd.in/ejKQvkJt

Last fall, MaRS Discovery District launched a national ag and foodtech mission. Funded by FCC / FAC, this Mission aims to strengthen Canada’s food systems by increasing the flow of investment, building resilience into the agri-food sector, and reducing operational emissions. Canadians are keen to develop homegrown solutions to ensure we’re resilient in the face of external threats. So, accelerators like this Mission from Mars are very crucial, as they help companies move their innovative ideas from seed to commercialization, making possible ‘made in Canada’ solutions for the long term. Thanks Katherine Festeryga & Gaurav Tewari for talking to me about the Mission. https://lnkd.in/ezxetupw

𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌊 Ghana has made a bold move by launching Africa’s first Blue Food Innovation Hub alongside a startup accelerator aimed at aquaculture and ocean-based food systems. The initiative is designed to back local startups, unlock new technology and support sustainable seafood production across the continent, from ponds to plate. The hub brings together innovators, investors and researchers to tackle challenges like food security, climate resilience and job creation. Think of it as a growth engine for blue economy ideas, giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to scale without sinking under early stage pressure. For Africa’s aquaculture and blue economy sectors, this sets a strong benchmark. It signals serious intent to professionalise the industry, attract investment and turn coastal and inland water resources into long term economic wins. For startups and value chain players, the tide is clearly turning in their favour. Read the fully story by WeAreAquaculture: https://lnkd.in/eK7jQjbi

We’re excited to announce that eAgronom has joined Cleantech Estonia. Cleantech Estonia connects companies building real, scalable solutions to climate and sustainability challenges. For us, it means being part of a community that turns innovation into practical impact across the food and agriculture system. "Farmers are at the center of climate action but for this transition to work it has to be economically viable. Real change starts when sustainability and profitability go hand in hand." - Robin Saluoks "Fertile soil is a valuable asset for future generations. Through regenerative farming and carbon sequestration, eAgronom reduces pressure on expanding agricultural land while strengthening soil health and food security. With eAgronom joining the network, Cleantech Estonia gains a strong partner in sustainable agriculture." - Karlis Goldstein, CEO of Cleantech Estonia This is an important step as we continue to scale solutions that turn soil health into real value for farmers and build a more resilient food system.

At our first industry event in Kuala Lumpur, food systems leaders came together around one key question: what does it truly mean for hospitality to contribute to regeneration? The answer was clear - real change requires collective action, and there’s a role for everyone in this movement. As we move forward, we’re excited to bring this conversation into Zero Foodprint Asia (ZFPA)’s 1% Pledge - a simple model that channels every meal into regenerative farming projects with smallholder farmers. Stay tuned for upcoming event dates - we can’t wait to continue the conversation.

What a way to kick things off. Got to be in the room with Peggy Chan and Samantha de Mello as we brought the hospitality industry together for the first Zero Foodprint Asia gathering in Malaysia. The biggest takeaway? It doesn't have to be complicated. It starts with curiosity. Curiosity about the diverse ingredients unique to our soil. About what's endemic and easy to grow. About why eating closer to the realities and needs of the land — and our farmers — isn't just better for the planet. It's better for our tastebuds and our gut health too. If you're in F&B, hospitality, or food media in Malaysia, we'd love to connect! It starts with one honest conversation - about where our ingredients come from, who grows them, and whether the land and the farmers are better or worse for it. Let's keep the conversation going on how to help move the next acre of land towards regeneration!

Thank you to the UQ Global Partnerships team for highlighting our project and for your continued support. We are very grateful to have received the UQ Global Partnerships Funding Scheme, which helped us build and strengthen our collaboration with partners in Vietnam. This support was instrumental in developing the partnership and momentum that led to our successful #Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants application. We look forward to continuing this work with VinUniversity, the University of Southern Queensland, RYNAN Technologies Vietnam, and our partners to support sustainable fruit farming and climate resilience in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Mai Thanh Thai Thai Khanh Phong Thong Nguyen-Huy Cuong H. Giau Ho The University of Queensland

Was delighted this week to discuss QSR globally with the new cohorts of the Bord Bia Origin Green Ambassadors Programme. This group will be out in industry in the coming weeks on placement and we are chuffed to show our support to continue promoting sustainable beef, lamb and pork production.