We recently had our 24-Hour Startup | AGTECH, where we hosted participants at Canada’s Farm Show! From groundbreaking agtech ideas to intense collaboration, and electric pitches, the event attracted participants from across SK as well as mentors and experts supporting from various fields. Entrepreneurs, developers, and designers worked tirelessly, spending 24 hours ideating, connecting with industry producers to enhance their market research, and building tech solutions to pitch to an audience of over 150 people.
Reflecting on 24 Hour Startup | AGTECH, we’re eager to see if any of the innovative agtech solutions will be brought to life in the coming months! Participants showcased impressive talent, executing their visions in a short time frame. We’re excited to see how these innovators will continue to shape the future of tech in Saskatchewan. They’re just getting started!
Here is a look at the WINNING innovative solutions that were developed by the teams during the event…
PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER – $1,000
Company Name: Scan My Herd
Problem: Cattle tagging is mandatory in Canada, yet the registration process is overly cumbersome, posing a significant administrative challenge for farmers and stakeholders.
Solution: Advanced RFID tags that support efficient data management via both tag storage and external databases, enhancing cattle tracking and health management.
BEST TECH WINNER – $2,000
Company Name: AgMentor
Problem: Technology in equipment is advancing quicker than producers can keep up.
Solution: Application that bridges the gap for producers knowledge of advanced technology by allowing them to scan the interior console of their farm machinery and provide information on how to operate properly and efficiently.
FIRST PLACE WINNER – $4,000 + $5,000 in legal services from McKercher LLP
Company Name: FeedFlow
Problem: Farmers lack accurate data on feed trough usage, resulting in financial losses and operational inefficiencies without effective data interpretation tools.
Solution: A software that tracks key feed data, aggregates, interprets and visualizes feed data for farmers.
Our team would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our mavens, mentors, pitch scrubbers, technical judges, and pitch finale judges. Your time and expertise were instrumental in guiding and supporting our participants throughout the event.
