EMILI – Driving Agriculture Innovation

Canadian agriculture can lead the world through transformative innovation

As an industry-led non-profit, EMILI is in a unique position to provide innovators with access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices. We work collaboratively with producers, industry, investors, and innovators to grow a sustainable, economically resilient agriculture industry.

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Our impact

Scroll through the highlights reel below to read some of the ways that EMILI’s work is driving agriculture innovation.

Collaborated on 39 projects

Since 2023, EMILI has collaborated on 39 on-farm projects to provides innovators across industry and academia with access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices to increase productivity, sustainability, and profitability across the agriculture and agri-food sector.

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Attracted $1,550,000 in private sector investment

Since 2024, EMILI has attracted $1,550,000 in private sector investment for agtech innovators. Events such as Innovation Demo Day showcase cutting edge agtech and connect innovators, funders, and investors to make vital connections and attract investment.

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Engaged 1,380 participants in training and knowledge transfer

Since 2023, EMILI has engaged 1,380 participants in training and knowledge transfer through an annual conference and on-farm events such as Producer Day, Innovation Demo Day, and Manitoba 4R Day.

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