Olds College (Smart Farm and Centre of Innovation)

Working smart farm in Alberta where companies test and prove agtech with applied researchers.

Research · Alberta · 2 offers from public pages

What a company can get

Olds College Smart FarmFirst trial

What it gives: Field testing and validation on an operating farm. The college lists more than 3,300 acres across six locations, plus feedlot, livestock, greenhouse and lab resources. Pricing is not published.
Line up first: Complete the Client Intake Form (Become a Client or Work With Us)
A technology ready for in-field testing
When the cash lands: Not published
Intake: Open. The Client Intake Form is the entry point
Where it might lead: Demonstration with farmers, then AIVA or CAAIN style validation programs.

Source: oldscollege.ca, read 3 November 2026

Olds College Centre of Innovation (OCCI)Prototype

What it gives: Research services on a fee-for-service basis, including hosting trials, running focus groups and supporting grant projects. Intellectual property stays with the industry partner. Fees are not published.
Line up first: Client Intake Form, or email occi@oldscollege.ca
A confidentiality plan if the product is early and unpatented
When the cash lands: Not published
Intake: Open. Contact OCCI
Where it might lead: Larger trials or funded validation projects.

Source: oldscollege.ca, read 3 November 2026

More about Olds College

Where it sitsIdea to scale

Early to middle path. A place to test and generate proof before selling to farmers.

Not established from the sources we reviewed

Fees for trials and partnerships
Eligibility rules for clients
Time from intake form to a started project

Questions a company might ask

Is the Smart Farm or OCCI the right door for my stage? What do I need ready before I fill in the intake form? What do these trials cost, and what can I get help paying for?

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