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Ottawa Innovation Farm @ Area X.O

A national hub for testing, validating, and scaling Canadian ag innovation.

Who we are
Ottawa Innovation Farm is Invest Ottawa’s AgTech testing and demonstration program, located at Area X.O — Canada’s secure, 5G-enabled test site. With small research plots, two mid-sized fields, and advanced tech (robotics, drones, AI, sensors), we help turn promising ag innovations into producer-ready solutions. Close to AAFC, CFIA, and Health Canada, we align trials with regulatory needs from day one.

What we offer

  • Born Certified™ – Support to navigate PMRA, CFIA, and AAFC requirements through clinics, workshops, and regulator engagement.

  • Pitch-to-Pilot™ – Match innovators with producers for real-world pilots in robotics, data-driven tools, and biologicals.

  • Data-to-Decisions (D2D) – Field and equipment data turned into ROI-focused dashboards that guide adoption.

  • Ecosystem Engagement Program – Year-round connections among innovators, producers, regulators, and community partners.

Why Ottawa?
Cross-industry tech infrastructure, direct access to regulators, producer-focused trial design, and standardized data methods across the national network.

Who we work with
Innovators, producers, partners, and policymakers committed to advancing Canadian agriculture.

Contact
Susanne Cork, Director, Innovation Farm & Advanced Robotics
scork@investottawa.ca | 613-314-6789

THE TASTE OF PLACE SUMMIT IS COMING TO EDMONTON JUNE 15+16, 2026!

The Taste of Place Summit is the global summit where destination and economic developers, managers, thought leaders and marketers meet to build their tastes of place, unlocking the positive power of growing culinary tourism.

Early Bird Tickets are now on sale – snag yours before December 31st to save $100!

New this year: invoice-friendly registration! If you need payment to align with your organization’s fiscal cycle, we’ve got you. Select “Invoice Me” as your payment method during registration, then email us with your preferred invoice date and we’ll take it from there.

Every farm has that one field that just won’t cooperate

That’s exactly where the Farmland Health Check-Up (FHCU) comes in. Work one-on-one with a Certified Crop Advisor or Professional Agrologist to assess problem areas, identify what’s really going on and get practical recommendations to build healthier, more resilient soil.
Together, you’ll find ways to reduce erosion, boost productivity, and strengthen your land for the long term. And the best part? There is no cost to you!
Ready to get started? It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
  1. Identify your most challenging field.
  2. Find an advisor near you.
  3. Book your Farmland Health Check-up today.
Learn more at Farmlandhealthcheckup.net