Ag-celerator at YEG Application Form
Ag-celerator Vision: Ag-celerator participants exceed their growth expectations and expand into new markets
The Ag-celerator offers a CFIA certified food production, contract packaging (copack) and a national/international market development accelerator facility at Edmonton International Airport in partnership with Uproot Food Collective. The facility is an advanced food production centre, utilizing state of the art equipment. The Ag-celerator provides a viable commercialization path for mid-stage food and beverage companies to access and succeed in national and international retail markets.
Eligibility will be determined based on the following main criteria:
• Have an excellent agrifood product with current sales in place
• Demonstrate growth potential
• Plans to enter new markets in Alberta, Canada or globally
• Have sufficient resources to support growth cycles
• Solid leadership team in place
• Open to learning and engaging with other companies that are growing and learning, too
• The Ag-celerator has particular interest in supporting companies, including but not limited to, with minority groups, disabled individuals, Indigenous people, military veterans, LGBTQ individuals or females.
• We are looking for companies committed to driving environmental, social, governance and innovation outcomes.