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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EMILI in the news
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Upcoming events
Learn about events taking place across the ecosystem to advance agriculture innovation.
Webinar: The Lowdown on Spray Drones and Emerging Agtech Regulations
February 25, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hosted by TechMBAs part of MbTech Week, EMILI is hosting a webinar exploring learnings from spray drone trials taking place on EMILI’s Innovation Farms, as well as the legal ramifications of using spray drones in agriculture and recent changes to drone regulations with Erika A Carrasco, emerging technology lawyer with MLT Aikins, Kevin Falk, field modernization scientist with Corteva Agriscience, and Leanne Koroscil, manager of EMILI’s Innovation Farms.
Learn MoreMbTech Week
February 22 - February 28, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hosted by TechMBCelebrate Manitoba’s vibrant tech community with a full week of events. Learn, connect, and be inspired by the people shaping our province’s digital future.
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