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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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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
Trilateral Initiative Aims to Accelerate Science and Innovation for Global Food Resilience
Delegation of more than 20 global leaders representing seven countries to convene in St. Louis ST. LOUIS, MO, January 29, 2026  – Agtech leaders from the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico will gather in St. Louis February 2–6 to advance global collaboration on food security and sustainable agriculture through a new initiative, AgriTech for Resilience, Innovation & Sustainable Ecosystems ( ARISE ). The delegation of more than twenty
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