International program for AgriFoodTech Startups

until 30.04.2024
Industry/Technology: agriculture, food system, technologies

Region – North America

The program aims to accelerate innovative ideas and technologies in the sectors of agriculture and food production, with the potential to reduce the environmental impact while increasing productivity.

Focus areas

  1. Regenerative Agriculture
  2. Applications of Synthetic Biology
  3. Advanced Breeding Technologies
  4. Novel Crop Protection & Efficiency Approaches

Eligibility criteria

  1. Startup Location: Accepting applications from startups based in all countries.
  2. Stage of Funding: Startups at Pre-seed, Seed, or Series A stages.
  3. Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): Solutions in TRL levels 1-4 are preferred.
  4. Team members must travel to California to access the lab space.

Prizes

  1. Access to experts and mentors within the global innovation network
  2. Lab space in California, including access to state-of-the-art wet-lab facilities and basic lab equipment