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Bringing together individuals, businesses and educational institutions to find solutions to challenges for the agriculture and ecotourism sectors

In 2019, the Town of Lincoln, empowered by Spark, brought Ontario’s first AgriTech Hackathon to Niagara. The goal of this initiative was to bring businesses, education, technology and communities together to take part in solving issues affecting the modern agricultural, horticultural and eco-tourism sectors. This was completed through the use of technology and participation from both local teams and teams from across the Province of Ontario for cash prizes and business exposure.

In 2019, the Town of Lincoln empowered by Spark Lincoln brought Niagara’s first AgriTech Hackathon. The goal of this initiative was to bring businesses, education, technology and communities together to take part in solving issues affecting the modern agricultural, horticultural and eco-tourism sectors. This was completed through the use of technology and participation from both local teams and teams from across the Province of Ontario for cash prizes and business exposure.

We are excited to build upon the strong foundation created in 2019 and to continue this annual tradition. Our vision is to have teams work together to find the best solutions to agricultural, horticultural and eco-tourism issues submitted by industry experts, and in turn, contribute to the region’s economic growth and advancement in a bright and innovative future. This year’s focus will be on economic recovery as many of these businesses have suffered from the global COVID-19 pandemic.

For 2020 we are going online! Stay tuned for more information.

Lincoln is located in the heart of the Niagara region, with one of the most diverse economies in Niagara. Lincoln serves the communities of Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan, Campden, Tintern, and Rockway. Our towns and villages are filled with over 50 wineries, fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, heritage sites, and natural attractions such as the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario.

An Agricultural Centre of Excellence, Lincoln has the highest number of farms in all of Niagara, supporting more than 3,400 jobs.

Our farms account for $13 of every $100 in gross farm receipts in the Golden Horseshoe while representing only 3% of the region’s farmland acreage.

Lincoln has become synonymous with grape growing and wine by virtue of its dominant position in Ontario’s $2.3 billion grape and wine industry.

Spark is a collaborative workplace community for today’s entrepreneurial, adaptable and creative workforce. Spark and its satellite location offer a space where both start-ups and established businesses can locate during both their critical developmental stages and growth phases. Spark provides a supportive, safe and secure collaborative environment for businesses in all stages of their entrepreneurial journey.