Resource Database
Discover resources available for your agri-food entrepreneurship journey, using the table below.
Sustainable Food Systems for Canada
2026 Resource Guide
If you are interested in agri-food entrepreneurship, we have prepared this Resource Guide to help you become inspired and learn some of the nuts and bolts of business planning and development. We highlight resources specifically designed for women and 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.
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| Resource Name | Resource Description | Key Focus Area | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 questions to work on your startup by YCombinator | A collection of 60+ important questions for founders to consider when working on their startup, falling under a wide range of topic areas. | Entrepreneurial Mindset | LinkedIn Post |
| Agriculture Entrepreneurship: 4 Types, Importance & Examples by AgriStudoc (2024) | Overview of the different kinds of agripreneurship including: · Types · Importance · Scope · Examples · Challenges & Opportunities |
Agritech Resources, Entrepreneurial Mindset | Blog Post/Guide |
| Agriculture Pitch Deck Presentation Guide | Template, Structure & Examples by Viktori (2025) | A comprehensive guide for preparing an agriculture pitch deck. Thorough breakdowns of of the following are included: · How to build a pitch deck for agricultural businesses · The importance of crafting a story · Considerations for how to present your pitch · Pitch deck template |
Pitching & Communication | Blog Post/Guide |
| Agritech for Women Farmers: A Business Case for Inclusive Growth by the World Economic Forum (2024) | A report that provides a global overview of gender-inclusive agritech, highlighting the core challenges faced by women farmers, and recommendations to address them. Insight on how agritech companies can innovate on the “5Ps” (product, price, promotion, place and people) to better serve women farmers is also addressed. | Agritech Resources, Women Entrepreneurs | Article/Report Publication |
| Agtech Investors: How to Find and Pitch Agtech Investors for Pre Seed Funding for Your Startup by Faster Capital (2025) | A comprehensive guide on how to pitch to agritech investors for pre-seed funding through advice, best practices, and strategies. | Agritech Resources, Business Fundamentals, Financial Resources, Pitching & Communication | Blog Post/Guide |
| Agtech Startups: Strategies, Business Models, and Profitable Niches to Consider by PitchDrive Academy (2023) | A review of the agritech industry with additional resources embedded throughout. The following categories, among others, are covered: · Business models · Profitable niches · The role of AI & new technologies · The investment landscape · Risks & challenges · Global agritech · The impact on supply chain & food security · The future of agritech startups |
Agritech Resources, Business Fundamentals | Blog Post/Guide |
| AgTech Webinar Developing an Elevator Pitch by Startmate (2022) | A Masterclass video to help agritech entrepreneurs create a quick and compelling elevator pitch. | Pitching & Communication | Video |
| Breaking Barriers: Women in Canadian agriculture by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) (2025) | This article discusses the barriers faced by Canadian women in the agriculture industry, how they are in position to be leading Canada's food system, and actionable steps to help achieve gender equity in Canadian agriculture. | Women Entrepreneurs | Blog Post/Guide |
| CGLCC (Canada's 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce) Organization website | The CGLCC is an organization that brings supports together for the 2SLGBTQI+ business community with a mission to encourage growth through advocacy, education, capacity building and connections. They offer programs designed to foster diversity and inclusion across the Canadian economy, elevate 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses, and remove barriers that are currently in place. | 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs | Organization |
| Curated 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Resource Guide by Wealthy Unicorn | A resource guide for entrepreneurs a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and other minority groups, filled with documents, videos, spreadsheets, infographics, and more. | 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs | Resource Database |
| Entrepreneur’s well-being by Business Development Bank of Canada | A resource database to support the mental health and well-being of Canadian entrepreneurs, including a video series, studies, a well-being check, and articles with practical advice for supporting and prioritizing your mental health while navigating all that comes with being an entrepreneur. | Entrepreneurial Mindset | Resource Database |
| Empowering Entrepreneurs: Mental Wellbeing Resources & Support by MentorshipChallenge.ca | A collection of blog-style posts that cover a wide range of topics linking mental health and entrepreneurship, through the use of a blend of personal stories, expert advice, and community support | Entrepreneurial Mindset | Resource Database |
| Farming with Pride: LGBTQ-Led Farms and Organizations to Support by Food Revolution (2024) | This article discusses the barriers faced by members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the agriculture industry. It also discusses the participation of queer farmers, and farmers/farming organizations that are leading the way. | 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs | Blog Post/Guide |
| Female Entrepreneurship in Agri-Food Development (FEAD) Organization Website |
FEAD is a Canadian non-profit organization that provides various means of support to women entrepreneurs in the food processing sector, dedicated to empowering and helping to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. Support includes some of the following: |
Agritech Resources, Women Entrepreneurs | Organization |
| From idea to impact: The power of storytelling in startup growth by Women in Leadership & Entrepreneurship (2025) | Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship is a podcast hosted by Heather Barnhouse, partner of Dentons, and co-leader of the venture technology and emerging growth companies group in Edmonton and national co-leader of their agribusiness group. This particular episode features Lauren Epsteem, who discusses what makes a great founder, and the power of storytelling. Many other episodes covering other valuable topics can be found here. | Entrepreneurial Mindset, Pitching & Communication, Women Entrepreneurs | Podcast |
| From the Field to the Boardroom: Women Driving Change in Canadian Agriculture by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (2025) | This report discusses the role of Canadian women in leadership, specifically in the Agriculture industry. Survey results are embedded and discussed, with topic areas including: · Current state · Challenges & Barriers · Steps to career advancement · The future of women in agriculture |
Agritech Resources, Women Entrepreneurs | Article/Report Publication |
| Futurpreneur Organization website | A Canadian non-profit organization providing young aspiring entrepreneurs (ages 18-39) with loan financing, mentorship, programs, and other valuable resources. | Networking & Ecosystem Building, Women Entrepreneurs, 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs | Organization |
| Guide to Fundraising by YCombinator | A guide to seed fundraising covering the 12 different areas of consideration. | Financial Resources | LinkedIn Post |
| How to build a successful MVP Using the Y-Combinator Strategy by YCombinator | A post that discusses Minimum Viable Products, including tips for how they should/should not be built supported by examples. | Business Fundamentals, Entrepreneurial Mindset | LinkedIn Post |
| How to Pitch Your Startup by Founder Institute | This post breaks down 3 different types of startup pitches through templates, and further breaks down each component of an effective pitch. Examples of "moderate" pitches, and how they can be improved through the advice provided is also included. | Pitching & Communication | Blog Post/Guide |
| How to Write an Effective Business Proposal by the Bank of Canada (2025) | The Bank of Canada has created a guide explaining the fundamental components of business propositions. They touch on the target audience, how to examine the needs of the target demographic, and how to translate those needs into a solution-based business proposal. | Business Fundamentals | Blog Post/Guide |
| Inside the AgriTech Pitch: What VCs Want to Hear by BioxList (2025) | This blog post is specific to the agritech sector, sharing insight on what VCs want to hear and important considerations for preparing your pitch. Key areas include: · Pitch creation · Common mistakes to avoid · Strategies for following up · FAQ section Related posts and resources are also embedded that can provide additional insight. |
Pitching & Communication | Blog Post/Guide |
| Introduction to Agripreneurship by the Agriculture Institute (2023) | Comprehensive guide to creating an agriculture based business, including but not limited to the following areas: · Business/entrepreneurial basics · Agriculture climate and challenges · Marketing · Policy/Law/Regulations · Funding · Circular Economy |
Agritech Resources, Business Fundamentals | Blog Post/Guide |
| Invest Together in Women-Led Impact Program by Spring Founder Info Session - Invest Together in Women Led Impact | This is a program opportunity for women and non-binary founders doing purpose-driven work, where they are supported by impact investors to learn about impact investing alongside a cohort of other founders. This program is free, but you have to apply - applications are closed for 2025 but is a good one to note in case they do it again in the future | Women Entrepreneurs | Program/Course |
| Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs Courses by DMZ 1: Setting the Stage 2: Building Your Foundation |
Free extensive courses for women entrepreneurs covering topics including, but not limited to the following: · Entrepreneurial basics · Pitching · Marketing · Financial strategy |
Entrepreneurial Mindset, Women Entrepreneurs | Program/Course |
| Mastering the Art of Pitching: How to Pitch an Idea Like a Pro by Emeritus (2024) | This article provides an overview of the art of pitching, with the following questions being explored: · What are the Key Components of a Successful Pitch? · How Can Entrepreneurs Captivate and Engage Their Audience During a Pitch? · What are Some Common Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching an Idea? · How to Pitch an Idea to Different Audiences and Stakeholders? · What Role Does Storytelling Play in a Successful Pitch? |
Pitching & Communication | Blog Post/Guide |
| Mental health in agriculture - Information and Resources by Government of Canada | A collection of mental health resources for individuals working in the agriculture industry. Resources cover: Farm-focused mental health; Helping farmers manage financial stress; Catastrophic events toolkits; and Other mental health resources | Entrepreneurial Mindset, Agritech Resources | Resource Database |
| Pitches and Decks by the University of Toronto | A resource database that provides pitch deck examples, templates, and guides, accelerators, a startup library, and more. | Pitching & Communication | Resource Database |
| Pitching vs. Storytelling: Why You Need Both by A.L.L.I.E.S Pro Services LLC | This post offers a concise comparison between pitching and storytelling, and each of their significance. | Pitching & Communication | LinkedIn Post |
| QueerTech Organization Website | A Canadian non-profit organization committed to empowering queer folk in the tech community by breaking down barriers and providing resources to allow them to thrive. | Networking & Ecosystem Building, 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs | Organization |
| Raise + Rise Connection Series Podcast by Spring (2025) Raise+Raise Connection Series: Podcast Eps 1| De-Mystifying the Funding Landscape with Jillisa Brown Raise+Raise Connection Series: Podcast Eps 2| The Power of Community For Black Women Founders Raise + Rise Connection Series - Eps 3| Leading While Black with guest speaker Emily Mills |
Raise + Rise Connection is a podcast series supported by Spring. These podcast episodes highlight bold conversations, real stories, and practical strategies to help Black women founders fund, grow, and lead impact-driven businesses. | Entrepreneurial Mindset, Women Entrepreneurs | Podcast |
| Seed Deck Template by YCombinator | Pitching & Communication | LinkedIn Post | |
| Sowing Success: Breaking Down Barriers for Canadian Agri-Tech and Food-Tech Startups by BioEnterprise (2024) | This post examines the common challenges faced by startups and new businesses in the Canadian agritech sector. | Agritech Resources, Business Fundamentals | Blog Post/Guide |
| Spring Website Youtube Channel |
Spring is certified B Corp dedicated to impact investing. They have built an inclusive community of investors who strive to help scale the impact being made by founders through the delivery of programs, experiences, and other means of support. | Entrepreneurial Mindset, Networking & Ecosystem Building | Organization |
| Start Out - for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs with Host Catherine Gray Ep. 431 by the Invest In Her Podcast (2025) | Invest in Her is a podcast hosted by Catherine Gray, and features female entrepreneurs and founders, to discuss the acceleration of funding for women. On this episode, director of data and insights at StartOut, Irene Tang, discusses the value that lgbtqia+ entrepreneurs bring to the community, barriers faced, and some success stories they have seen through their work. | 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs | Podcast |
| Startup Funding Demystified: How You Can Demonstrate Traction to Investors by the Founder Institute (2024) | This post discusses the importance of demonstrating traction when pitching to investors, and does so by breaking down what traction is, different indicators and ways of measuring and communicating it, along with trends and other important considerations. | Business Fundamentals, Financial Resources, Pitching & Communication | Blog Post/Guide |
| Supporting Rural Agriculture Entrepreneurship by the Future Skills Center, Diversity Institute, Ted Rogers School of Management (2025) | A publication discussing the state of the Canadian Agriculture sector and the challenges faced by rural agri-tech entrepreneurs. | Agritech Resources, Business Fundamentals | Article/Report Publication |
| The Forum Organization website |
A Canadian-based charity organization dedicated to supporting self-identified women, trans-femme and non-binary entrepreneurs across Canada through mentorship, networking opportunities, and educational resources. Some of the resources that you can find on their website come in the following forms: · Podcast · Programs · Events · Articles · Pitching program |
Networking & Ecosystem Building, Pitching & Communication, Women Entrepreneurs | Organization |
| The Pocket Guide of Essential YC Advice by YCombinator | A one-page pocket guide containing essential tips for startups. | Entrepreneurial Mindset | LinkedIn Post |
| The QT Podcast by QueerTech | Podcast hosted by QueerTech, featuring conversations between queer professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers in the Canadian tech space. | 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs | Podcast |
| The rise of gender-inclusive agritech and why it matters by the World Economic Forum (2024) | Supported by case study examples, this post discusses the barriers faced by women in the agriculture industry, and the role that agritech can play in improving accessibility. Discussions surrounding the need for multistakeholder collaboration and an intersectional approach to create systemic change are also included. | Agritech Resources, Women Entrepreneurs | Blog Post/Guide |
| The Startup Playbook by YCombinator | A 50-page “playbook” for people new to the world of startups. Broken up into 4 parts, the different stages in how to go about starting a startup are covered. (note: this resource does not cover the steps of scaling startups) | Business Fundamentals, Entrepreneurial Mindset | LinkedIn Post |
| The Ultimate Guide to Agritech Entrepreneurship: Start and Succeed by Faster Capital (2025) | A comprehensive guide to creating a solution and making it into a business in the agri-tech sector, supported by ample additional resources. | Agritech Resources, Business Fundamentals, Entrepreneurial Mindset | Blog Post/Guide |
| Ultimate Startup Job Guide by YCombinator | A guide for startup jobs, broken into the following 7 chapters: · Chapter 1: How do startups work? · Chapter 2: Stages of startups · Chapter 3: Picking a good startup · Chapter 4: Writing a great resume · Chapter 5: Interviewing at a startup · Chapter 6: Startup compensation · Chapter 7: All about startup equity |
Business Fundamentals, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Financial Resources | LinkedIn Post |
| Veed.io YC Application S19 by YCombinator | A collection of successful and failed applications, along with some additional resources built for founders. | Business Fundamentals, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Pitching & Communication | LinkedIn Post |
| Why VCs and Angel Investors Say "No" to entrepreneurs by TEDx - Alicia Syrett (2018) | A TEDx talk by Alicia Syrett who discusses 5 key reasons why VCs and angel investors say "no" to entrepreneurs, followed by advice on how to effectively prepare your pitch. | Pitching & Communication | Video |
| YCombinator Organization Website | An organization that offers a 3 month program, run 4 times per year, for startups of all stages. The goal of the program is to help startups take off and dramatically help them advance regardless of the stage they arrived at. | Entrepreneurial Mindset | Organization |