Global Growth - Agrifoodtech Canada
We strongly encourage Norwegian companies to apply:
Vertical farming and innovative agriculture
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a significant growth area that has doubled in size over the past decade. Digital solutions may include IoT-enabled sensors, AI-powered analytics, drone technology, soil health monitoring, dynamic lighting, fertilisation and heating systems to optimise plant growth and resource use.
Agricultural technology and equipment
Advanced machinery and equipment for farms. Key segments include feeding systems, harvesting and packing systems, materials handling and irrigation.
Renewable energy and sustainability
Products and solutions that address energy challenges related to demand, emissions and costs by using renewable energy sources and solutions to manage large volumes of waste or by-products from agritech.
Optimising the food industry
Technologies used in food and beverage processing to create higher-value products.
Please note! To ensure the programme delivers the greatest possible value for you and aligns with its objectives, we carry out an assessment in advance. The programme has capacity for up to 8–10 companies, and we assess all interested businesses holistically through preliminary interviews.
You get
- in-depth market knowledge to understand Canadian market dynamics
- showcase and present your solutions in the form of innovative products and technologies to potential customers and partners.
- develop effective strategies to assess and build a robust go-to-market strategy for Canada, or expand your existing presence
The application deadline is 15 October 2025
- January 2026: Programme launch with a kick-off/workshop in Norway
- March 2026: First virtual briefing and visit preparation
- April/May 2026 (TBC): First visit to Canada
- May 2026: First debrief session – follow-up activities and preparations for the second visit
- September 2026: Second virtual briefing/visit preparation
- October 2026 (TBC): Second visit to Canada
- October 2026: Second debriefing session: Follow-up actions and programme conclusion
The market visits will be to relevant cities identified by our office in Canada, based on your needs and the scope of the programme.
Programme fee:
- NOK 30,000 for small and medium-sized enterprises
- NOK 10,000 when you register in autumn 2025
- NOK 20,000 in January 2026
- NOK 50,000 for large companies
- NOK 20,000 for registration in autumn 2025
- NOK 30,000 in January 2026
The programme is estimated to be worth around NOK 200,000 per company.
Global Growth is an export programme funded by the Norwegian government to support ambitious, export-oriented companies. We aim to help Norwegian companies succeed as new entrants in international markets or increase their existing sales.
Why Canada?
With strong public support schemes and a forward-looking approach to new technology, Canada creates opportunities for pilot projects and collaboration with local partners. Combined with a stable political climate and close ties to Europe, including participation in the EU's Horizon Europe programme, this gives Norwegian companies a strategic gateway to the North American market and a buffer against global trade disruption.
Horizon Europe opens up opportunities for funding and collaboration between Norwegian and Canadian agritech companies, providing an additional platform for joint innovation projects. Canada also has a free trade agreement with the EFTA countries, which provides tariff-free access for most product groups and offers a significant advantage to Norwegian exporters.
- Vast land areas and large-scale production: Canada's extensive farms and controlled environments create strong demand for advanced technology.
- Mechanisation and automation: These have been integral to Canada's agri-food sector for decades, improving efficiency and output across the entire value chain, from production to processing.
- Economic impact: Canada's agrifood sector is valued at NOK 914 billion and employs more than 2 million people, highlighting its importance and potential.
- Modernisation and efficiency: Canada expects 103,665 jobs in agriculture and 56,130 jobs in food and beverage production to be displaced as automation and technology improve. An ageing farming population and a growing need for efficiency and productivity are among the drivers of continued modernisation.
We deliver the 'Agrifoodtech Canada' programme in partnership with:
