Agriculture is one of the foundational pillars to Canada’s economy, and is key in providing a secure food source for its citizens and the citizens of importing countries. As opportunities rapidly increase in this sector through the use of technology and as Prairie Provinces push for more diversity within their economies, Dentons introduces its first-ever AgTech Pitch Competition taking place virtually on June 23, 2021.

The AgTech Pitch Competition welcomes startups at all stages from Western Canada to pitch their business ideas in front of a panel of industry leaders for a chance to win a combination of cash prizes and in-kind legal services. Leading up to the event, Dentons will announce the five finalists selected to pitch their companies virtually, showcasing their latest innovative technology, product or service that directly benefits the agriculture industry.

The winners will receive:

First place

• A CA$5,000 cash prize
• In-kind legal services from the Dentons Venture Beyond Start-up Package, valued at CA$5,000

Second place

• In-kind legal services from the Dentons Venture Beyond Start-up Package, valued at CA$5,000

“We’re proud to launch Dentons’ first-ever pitch competition in Alberta, particularly highlighting the agricultural technology industry in a time where the opportunities are endless,” said Tim Haney, managing partner of Dentons’ Calgary office. “Providing entrepreneurs with a platform to drive their vision forward by connecting new ideas with a traditional sector that is foundational to our country’s economy has never been more important.”

“Our team of leading and trusted lawyers are excited to be working alongside the next generation of businesses innovating in this sector. Good luck to all participants!” added Fausto Franceschi, managing partner of Dentons’ Edmonton office.

Submissions for the pitch competition are available until June 11, 2021, 5 p.m. MT. For more information on how to apply, including detailed competition rules and guidelines, please visit Dentons’ official AgTech Pitch Competition web site here.

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