b'Company: NRGene Canada (Saskatoon, Sask.)Innovation: Genomic Data Analysis for Trait Discovery and Breeding Program EnhancementNRGene is an agtech company that uses AI and big data solu-tions to analyze genetic information to accelerate and improve the natural development of key crops and animals in the global agriculture and food industries.A subsidiary of NRGene Technologies (a publicly traded company in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange), NRGene Canada was established to serve as a leading research and development facility in North America and is located in the Saskatoon agricultural research cluster. The company runs several IP development projects on top Canadian crops, such as canola, wheat and oat.Additionally, NRGene Canada operates a genotyping ser-vices lab which supports the efficient and optimized develop-ment of novel, higher-yielding traits and varieties of crops and animals. This lab serves both internal projects and external needs of the Canadian agtech community.The companys overarching goal is to generate additional value for its partners by using cutting-edge AI genomicsSGS Canada is involved in the development and implementation of technology to accelerate breeding processes to create a moreartificial intelligence and machine learning in the identification of seeds of sustainable future for Canada and the globe. different species.Company: SGS Canada (Sherwood Park, Alta.)Innovation: Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Advance Seed IdentificationIn the ever-evolving field of seed identification and quality testing, SGS Canada and its laboratory manager Janek Bartel have been at the forefront of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Through their efforts, SGS has successfully developed and implemented innovative techniques using third-party videom-eter technology to accurately identify seeds of different species. The integration of AI and machine learning into seed identification processes marks a significant advancement in the industry. Bartel has successfully trained the algormithm in several species and has achieved exceptionally high accuracy scores, according to the company. This technology will allow SGS Canada to offer a level of consistency and quality never before seen in the industry, NRGene Canada was established to serve as a leading research andthe company says. It also allows SGS to secure its future as it development facility in North America. looks to obtain significantly higher volumes in its seed quality laboratory. Bartels innovative implementation of this technol-ogy positions SGS well as its looks to expand the use of image analysis, AI and machine learning to improve and expand its seed quality testing services.This cutting-edge technology not only provides precise and reliable seed identification but also sets a new benchmark in the field of seed identification, the company adds. 24GERMINATION.CAJULY 2023'