Global Growth Accelerator – North America

Registrations for GGA North America have now closed.

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Global Growth Accelerator North America is designed to fast-track UK agri-tech businesses by validating technologies across livestock (beef and dairy), controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and post-harvest within Canada’s advanced and highly diverse agricultural sector.

Delivered in partnership with the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) and its smart farm network, the programme provides a structured pathway to test and demonstrate solutions in real-world environments while building commercial traction in-market. 

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Who is GGA North America for?

If you’re a UK registered agri-tech business looking to expand internationally into the North America market, the Global Growth Accelerator can support you. 

We are seeking companies with commercially ready, real-world proven solutions that align with one or more of the focus areas:

Predictive animal health, welfare and performance intelligence

Automated labour-saving production systems 

All-season resilient and sustainable systems

Rural connectivity,  traceability and data value chains

Through a structured programme you will benefit from:

  • Access to early-adopter farms for third party validation
  • In-market validation
  • Stakeholder enggement
  • Commerical pathway development

And more  

Unlock your international pathways in Canada

Registrations for Global Growth Accelerator – North America are closed.

Register your interest below to be the first to hear when the next GGA opportunity opens.

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Why Canada?

Canada offers a high-value market for agri-tech, with large-scale production systems, strong R&D capabilities and increasing demand for automation, sustainability and data-driven solutions. 

By leveraging this environment, the programme enables rapid, multi-sector validation across primary production, indoor agriculture and integrated supply chains. 

It also provides a gateway to the wider North American market, helping UK businesses reduce barriers to entry and accelerate export readiness through in-market engagement, pilot deployment and industry connections. 

Voices from businesses we've already supported

“Canada’s beef industry operates at a scale unlike anything we’ve seen before, and seeing that first-hand was invaluable. While some of the challenges around animal health are familiar, others are fundamentally different and require a different approach. The programme gave us a clear, honest view of where Pneumonitor does and does not fit in Canada today, and where there may be long-term opportunities, particularly through adaptation for other use cases within beef. It was an extremely well-run trip, and the insights and connections made will directly inform how we develop our offering for the Canadian market.”
Isaac OrrPneumonitor
"Canada 200 years ago was the land of opportunity for thousands of families looking for a better life. The same is true today, the opportunity for UK made technology to be sold into the Canadian market is a billion dollar opportunity. We are delighted to have met so many cutting edge businesses and research institutions, the trip was well organised with adequate time to explore each opportunity."
James WrightBreedr

Eligibility, Accessibility and Inclusion

We welcome and encourage applications from businesses of all backgrounds and are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. 

If you require support or adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].

Eligibility

Your innovation must:

  • Address one of the defined focus areas:
    • Predictive animal health, welfare and performance intelligence 
    • Automated labour-saving production systems 
    • All-season resilient and sustainable systems 
    • Rural connectivity, traceability and data value chains
  • Be at technology readiness 9 (TRL 9) and be ready to demonstrate in a relevant environment
  • Your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size
  • The programme will fund direct costs associated with trial and demonstration of technologies. This may include shipment, deployment, demonstration, validation or other direct costs. Do not include the market purchase value of technology item, any labour or overheads. 
  • A funded visit for one representative per business will also be provided separately. This will include a 2-week market visit to Canada for technology setup, deployment, farmer training and stakeholder engagement. This will include economy airfare and accommodation while in Canada. 
  • If your application is successful, any support you receive is expected to count as Minimal Financial Assistance under UK subsidy rules (UK Subsidy Control Act 2022) 

 

You can find the terms and conditions here. 

Timeline

  • 24 July 2026 (12:00 BST) – Close of application window
  • 5 August 2026 – Shortlisted UK agri-tech companies notified
  • 14 August 2026 – Virtual 1-2-1 to support ahead of pitch day
  • 24 August 2026 – In person pitch day in London
  • 28 August 2026 – Notification of successful applicants
  • September 2026 – Agri-tech landscape webinar for successful applicants
  • September 2026 – Path to market webinar for successful applicants
  • October 2026 – In-country 2-week market visit for technology setup, deployment, farmer training and stakeholder engagement.
  • October 2026 – March 2027 – In-country validation, data gathering, partnership development and commercial exploration.
  • 31 March 2027 – Completion

Unlock global market access

Registrations for Global Growth Accelerator – North America are closed. 

Register your interest below to be the first to hear when the next GGA opportunity opens.

Register your interest

If you have a solution that doesn’t fit and would still like to access support, please contact us at [email protected].