Accelerating AgTech
Innovation Worldwide
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.
About Us
The Challenge
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.
What We Do
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.
What We Seek
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.
Program
Expansion & Future
Growth Plans
Double the number of research partners for technical validation
Expand engagement opportunities for companies and Ecosystem Partners
Growth Plans
Expand access to research capabilities to include field trials
Expand to welcome international companies and Ecosystem Partners
Why Join
H.A.R.V.E.S.T.?
Validation & Testing
Non-dilutive award that combines technical research and direct funding
Global Network
Connection to a vast network of Ecosystem Partners, field trial networks, HARVEST External Advisory Board, corporate partners, and alumni companies
Visibility & Exposure
Access to high impact industry events, increased profile within the global agrifood tech ecosystem, and ongoing communications support
Access to Capital
Bespoke opportunities to engage with investors
Be the first to find out when the application launches!
Technical
Partners
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.
External
Advisory Board
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
Nick Brozovic
International Fresh Produce Assn
Vonnie Estes
Opengate
Mareese Keane
Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute
Tim R. Luginsland
Nick Brozovic
Daugherty Water for Food Institute, University of Nebraska
Vonnie Estes
International Fresh Produce Assn
Mareese Keane
Opengate
Tim R. Luginsland
Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute
Morven McLean
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Morven McLean
AndMore Associates, LLC
Bob Morris
Nuss Farms
Tim Nuss
North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative
Adrian Percy
Bayer
Phil Taylor
Bob Morris
AndMore Associates, LLC
Tim Nuss
Nuss Farms
Adrian Percy
North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative
Phil Taylor
Bayer
Upstream Ag Insights
Shane Thomas
Banyan Innovation Group
Renee Vassilos
Lewis & Clark Agrifood
Steve Welker
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
Gabe Youtsey
Shane Thomas
Upstream Ag Insights
Renee Vassilos
Banyan Innovation Group
Steve Welker
Lewis & Clark Agrifood
Gabe Youtsey
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
Ecosystem
Partners
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
Maryland
Sao Paulo
North Carolina
Alabama
Córdoba
Nebraska
Tennessee
Indiana
Missouri
Cambridge
Iowa
North Dakota
Israel
California
California
California
Missouri
Founding
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.
