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What does AIVA offer a company, and when?

AIVA Network (Agriculture Innovation, Validation and Adoption)

Tests agtech on working farms, then pilots proven tools with farmers across Canada.

Network · National · 2 offers from public pages

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What a company can get

Validation modelFirst trial
What it gives
On-farm testing of early-stage technology at validation hubs and demonstration farms. In 2026 there are nine national multi-site projects. Cost to the company is not published.
Line up first
  • Join through the online form on aivanetwork.ca
  • A technology that can be tested in a field season
When the cash lands
Not published
Intake
Not published. Join through the online form
Where it might lead
If results show value, continue into the adoption model.

Source: aivanetwork.ca, read 3 November 2026

Adoption modelFirst sale
What it gives
Market-ready technology is piloted by Farmer Alliance Members, who give structured feedback over a full growing season. Strong results may earn the title AIVA Technology Partner.
Line up first
  • Finish validation, or already have a market-ready product
  • Join through the online form on aivanetwork.ca
When the cash lands
Not published
Intake
Not published
Where it might lead
Wider sales to farmers, with partner farmers as references.

Source: aivanetwork.ca, read 3 November 2026

More about AIVA
Where it sitsIdea to scale
IdeaPrototype1First trial1First saleScale

Between the first field trial and the first real sales. It turns trial results into farmer proof.

Not established from the sources we reviewed

Questions a company might ask

Should I go through AIVA or book a test farm directly? What do I need ready before I join AIVA? Who pays for the trial?

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