Case Studies

Accelerating Impact in Agritech

See how our clients and collaborators are bringing new products to market, supporting growers in adopting transformative technologies, creating jobs and strengthening B.C.鈥檚 agriculture and agrifoods sectors for the future.

$17.4M

Invested in agritech projects

1,270+

Highly qualified personnel (HQP) trained, including six Indigenous trainees

75+

Jobs created to date, including 67 HQP and nine non-HQP

Kahlon Farms

Kahlon Farms is piloting transplant automation to improve early crop uniformity, reduce labour strain, and build a scalable, high-performance production system. With matched funding and technical support from BCCAI, the Fraser Valley-based farm is creating a replicable model that strengthens one of the most labour-intensive stages of field growing.

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Green Smart Technologies

Green Smart Technologies Inc. (DBA Liquidseal Canada) has developed a plant-based freshness preservation technology that extends the shelf life of fresh cranberries. With support from BCCAI, the company validated its freshness formulation through rigorous testing, creating new export opportunities and addressing critical supply chain constraints for BC cranberry producers.

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Bevo Farms

Bevo Farms, one of North America鈥檚 top propagation growers, partnered with BCCAI to pilot a vertical rolling rack system that automated key steps in tomato plug production. The system was designed to improve transplant consistency, spacing precision, and early-stage workflow efficiency. This pilot supported Bevo鈥檚 in-house operations and strengthened its offering as a supplier of scalable propagation solutions for commercial greenhouses and vertical farms.

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Nourish Labs

Bridging academia and industry can create transformative impact. Read how Nourish Labs gained access to resources and expertise through a collaboration with BCCAI that opened opportunities in new markets and crop applications.

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QuantoTech Solutions

Eco-friendly solutions are critical in driving the future of agriculture. Learn how QuantoTech eliminated plastic packaging and achieved a deeper understanding of sustainable packaging materials and food safety practices.

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Agrotek

The overuse of synthetic fertilizers poses significant threats to soil health and sustainability, disproportionately impacting First Nation lands in Canada. See how this partnership reinforced the role of Indigenous knowledge in advancing sustainable agriculture, bridging modern innovation with traditional practices.

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