We’re excited to see the 2011 New Ventures BC competition has carved a separate agri-tech stream out of the IT ventures they traditionally champion. The agri-tech stream focuses on three main categories: primary production, food, and bioenergy or bioproducts.

One key eligibility criteria is demonstration of environmental, social or economic sustainability. Detailed information about the competition rules and eligibility requirements are available on the New Ventures BC website.

We support this move. British Columbia is in an excellent position to become a leader in the promising and growing business of agricultural technology. BC has talented people who want to make a difference.

There is a growing market opportunity for new ideas applying technology to agriculture as people become more aware of the many benefits of a stronger local agriculture industry.

We see an interesting future in our role both as angel and venture capital investors and people who appreciate the social value of sustainable agricultural production.