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GroundBreakers scouts for innovations in ag and food tech and funds collaborative projects between innovators and industry leaders to develop their technology and demonstrate its scalability.

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GroundBreakers provides recognition and industry insights to help innovators scale, and awards $10,000 (USD) or more to innovators who want to rapidly develop innovations in ag and food tech.

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GroundBreakers provides grants of $10,000 or more to innovators in agriculture technology. Learn more about the current calls for proposals, grant guidelines, and terms of agreement.

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The Yield Lab Institute Launches Global Cattle Innovation Platform, Expanding Proven H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech Model into Beef and Dairy

Industry leaders, producers, researchers, investors, and innovators convene in Kansas City during FIFA World Cup 2026™ to accelerate the future of cattle innovation KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 15, 2026) — The Yield Lab Institute (YLI) today announced the launch of the Global Cattle Innovation Platform (GCIP), a new global initiative designed to accelerate innovation across beef and dairy production systems worldwide. Built upon the H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech model, GCIP expands YLI’s o

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE H.A.R.V.E.S.T.™ AgTech Launches with First Cohort of Seven Startups Pioneering the Future of Agricultural Biologicals New global program led by The Yield Lab Institute connects breakthrough agtech startups with world-class research institutions to accelerate commercialization of biological solutions ST. LOUIS, MO — April 16, 2026 — H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech , a global technology validation platform led by The Yield Lab Institute (YLI), today announced the s

YLI Updates: 2026 is off to a great start!

2026 is off to a great start at The Yield Lab Institute! 🚀🌱 From strategic milestones in St. Louis to impactful pilots in the fields of Mexico, we’ve been busy driving the future of agrifood innovation. In our latest newsletter, we share: ✅ New strategic partnerships with Missouri Technology Corporation and St. Louis County Port Authority, a division of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership ✅ A recap of the #ARISE program hosting leaders from the UK & LATAM. ✅ The