Launched in 2022, the $33 million Homegrown Innovation Challenge has become a catalyst for Canadian ingenuity, championing sustainable agricultural innovations that reduce our reliance on imports and strengthen sustainable domestic production. With a focus on extending the growing season for berries, the Challenge is advancing systems that not only are built in Canada but also look to the country’s future.

This Challenge is entering its third and most ambitious phase—the Scaling Phase—that vision is closer than ever to becoming a reality.