Olds College partners with Zone Startups Calgary
OLDS- The College and Zone Startups Calgary have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and support early stage agriculture technology companies with technical and commercial validation through the Olds College Smart Farm and Zone Startup Calgary’s program offerings.
Zone Startups Calgary is an Alberta-based company that has partnered with GE Canada, Baker Hughes General Electric and TELUS to accelerate the commercialization of innovative digital technology companies within the agricultural, energy and transportation sectors.
“Zone Startups is a natural partner for Olds College,” says Jason Bradley, Director Smart Agriculture, Olds College. “Their innovation mandate and commitment to supporting the development of early stage companies strongly aligns with the Olds College Smart Farm and our purpose of creating a place for innovation, validation, demonstration and scaling of agriculture technology through industry partnerships.”
The Olds College Smart Farm is an initiative that is transforming the College’s existing farm into a farm of the future by incorporating the latest technologies aimed at improving productivity, while efficiently and sustainably using resources.


