Global Growth Agrifoodtech Canada 2026 officially launched
Nordic Edge is proud to announce the launch of Global Growth Agrifoodtech Canada 2026, part of Innovation Norway’s Global Growth programme. The initiative is delivered through a close and strategic collaboration between Nordic Edge and NCE Heidner Biocluster.
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- Canada is a market where Norwegian agrifoodtech solutions are very well received. It's not just about exports, but about building long-term partnerships in an ecosystem that shares our values related to sustainability, technology and safe food, says Gunnar Crawford, Head of Agritech Cluster at Nordic Edge.
Global Growth Agrifoodtech Canada is a 10-month export program running from January to October 2026, targeting Norwegian agrifoodtech companies with a commercial product and clear international ambitions. The program combines market insight, strategic competence building and close follow-up - both through physical meetings and digital one-on-one sparring.
- Our role as a cluster is to lower the threshold into new markets. Through this program, we connect the companies directly to relevant environments in Canada where the solutions can actually be tested and further developed, says Crawford.
A strategically important market
Canada is a global agricultural superpower and the world's fifth largest exporter of agri-food products. The country has a high level of technological maturity and a strong focus on sustainable food production, making it an attractive market for Norwegian agrifoodtech solutions.
In addition, Canada serves as a safe and natural gateway to further expansion in North America. Nordic Edge has already established relevant contacts in Canada, including food experts, clusters and living labs, giving the participating companies a valuable advantage early in the process.
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A strong Norwegian delegation
The program kicked off in Oslo at the end of January, focusing on market insight, pitching and business culture. The first market visit will take place in Toronto at the end of April.
This year's delegation consists of nine innovative Norwegian companies, including Nordic Edge members Faunus Hub and Serigstad:
- Faunus Hub
- Serigstad
- Intravision
- Norilia
- Nutrishell
- Riftlab
- SoilMate
- SoilSteam
- Super power food
Through the collaboration between Innovation Norway, Nordic Edge and NCE Heidner Biocluster, the companies receive close follow-up, access to relevant networks and a solid foundation for international scaling.
