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
