The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas received a visit from the Ministry of Agriculture.
The day’s agenda began with a heartfelt welcome to Lisa Thompson, and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP David Smith, signaling an era of meaningful collaboration between the Ministry and ICPK.
The visit featured a guided tour of the ICPK facilities, aimed to showcase the innovative ecosystem that supports burgeoning agricultural startups like Metaboly and Commoner Cider Company.
Thompson says the government values rural communities throughout the province, and this program provides municipalities, Indigenous communities, and not-for-profits with the funding they need for projects that contribute to local economic vitality.
In a statement, Nicole Stephenson, Interim CEO of the Innovation Cluster, mentioned, “We are incredibly thankful for the Ministry’s support, particularly for the RED funding, which aligns so well with our mission to drive innovation-focused, entrepreneur-led economic growth. This visit serves as a remarkable platform to demonstrate how startups incubated at ICPK will make significant contributions to the Peterborough region and the agricultural sector at large.”
