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T. AgTech Accelerator is a program from the Yield Lab Institute that funds and accelerates for-profit startups in the AgTech and CleanTech sectors developing solutions to transform agrifood systems. The program provides a non-dilutive award of $250,000 combining direct funding with access to technical research validation, field trials, and connections to a global network of ecosystem partners, research institutions, and investors.

Eligible applicants are visionary startups with innovations promoting sustainability, efficiency, and resilience across the agricultural value chain, from early-stage concepts to technologies ready for on-field validation. International companies are welcomed. Research partnerships include the University of Nebraska, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Washington University in St.

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We accelerate the world’s most daring agtech innovations by connecting entrepreneurs, Ecosystem Partners, and world-class research institutions to transform bold ideas into impact. Discover the Future of AgTech The global agrifood system faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and resource scarcity to food security and sustainable production.

Innovation is more critical than ever, but promising AgTech solutions often struggle to scale due to limited access to capital, real-world testing environments, and a fragmented support ecosystem. HARVEST is dedicated to identifying, nurturing, and accelerating groundbreaking AgTech innovations.

We provide critical technology validation and connect promising startups with essential resources and networks to scale their impact regionally and globally. We are looking for visionary entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies that are poised to revolutionize agrifood systems.

Our focus is on solutions that promote sustainability, efficiency, and resilience across the agricultural value chain, from early-stage concepts to proven innovations ready for on-field validation.

Double the number of research partners for technical validation Expand engagement opportunities for companies and Ecosystem Partners Expand access to research capabilities to include field trials Expand to welcome international companies and Ecosystem Partners Non-dilutive award that combines technical research and direct funding Connection to a vast network of Ecosystem Partners, field trial networks, HARVEST External Advisory Board, corporate partners, and alumni companies Access to high impact industry events, increased profile within the global agrifood tech ecosystem, and ongoing communications support Bespoke opportunities to engage with investors Access to world-class research facilities and world-renowned scientists is a cornerstone of the proven model that is now stewarded by HARVEST AgTech.

In the inaugural year of the new program, we are expanding our offering to two globally recognized research and innovation centers of excellence. The External Advisory Board (EAB) is the backbone of the HARVEST AgTech platform. Providing strategic guidance, professional expertise and a globally connected network, the EAB is critical to the vision and execution of the program.

Daugherty Water for Food Institute, University of Nebraska International Fresh Produce Assn Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute Daugherty Water for Food Institute, University of Nebraska International Fresh Produce Assn Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute Washington University in St. Louis Washington University in St.

Louis North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources Ecosystem Partners are a critical component of the HARVEST AgTech platform. They are pillars in their communities and thoughtful conveners who drive the agtech sector forward through partnerships and ecosystem support.

Their main role is to identify companies that fit the cohort call and help direct these companies into the application process. However, Ecosystem Partners are also an important resource for market intelligence, shared strategy development, and are the connective tissue of the HARVEST AgTech platform.

Explore our Ecosystem Partners The following partners need to be recognized for the essential support they have given – financial and otherwise – in the rebuilding, rebranding and relaunch of this platform and its proven model for impact. Their all-in approach in helping the Yield Lab Institute and its partners in this transitional and transformational time cannot be overstated. We are proud to acknowledge them here.