Eleven teams receive funds to participate in next phase of sustainable agtech challenge

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The Weston Family Foundation has awarded $1M each to teams from 10 Canadian postsecondary institutions as they embark on the second phase of a sustainable and scalable agriculture technology challenge. The challenge is focused on the creation of sustainable, cost-competitive growing solutions. Teams from Bishop’s University, Collège Boréal, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Ontario Tech University, Simon Fraser University, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Guelph, University of Ottawa, Université Laval, and Western University will use the funds to engage in projects that range from berry growing to navigating extreme weather events.

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