Ag Innovation Bootcamps
Join Our Ag Innovation Bootcamps!
Are you an agtech entrepreneur or innovator in the early stages of your business journey? Our bootcamps are designed just for you!
AgLaunch, in collaboration with leading organizations across the United States, delivers intensive programs for innovators in agriculture. These bootcamps offer a comprehensive crash course in essential business fundamentals and an introduction to the world of agribusiness and the larger entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Our mission is simple: to support early-stage agtech startups by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive. Participants will be well-prepared for advanced programs and resources offered by AgLaunch and our esteemed partners.
2026 AgLaunch Program Dates:
- AgLaunch Start-up School + University of Memphis Venture Studio Demo Day | July 8th | Memphis, TN
- AgLaunch Virtual Startup Bootcamp | July 28–30 | Virtual
- AgLaunch Start-up School + National Black Growers Council Field Day | August 7th | Sledge, MS
See below for more details on the events above.
How to structure and organize your business- Building your pitch to appeal to investors
- Protecting your intellectual property
- Pursuing funding for your business
- Networking to build on your success
2026 AgLaunch Program Dates and Descriptions
- AgLaunch Start-up School + University of Memphis Venture Studio Demo Day | July 8th | Memphis, TN | Start-ups and potential founders are invited to participate to learn more about funding opportunities, tech transfer, and important factors in starting an agtech company. Register here.
- AgLaunch Virtual Startup Bootcamp | July 28–30 | Virtual | Participate in founder-led sessions on early company building and cofounder dynamics, a funding and partnerships session led by an agtech investor, pitch training, and a farmer-led discussion on communicating with and selling to your customer. The program wraps with personalized 1:1 office hours matched to each founder’s specific needs. Apply here .
- AgLaunch Start-up School + National Black Growers Council Field Day | August 7th | Sledge, MS | Engage directly with growers and agricultural stakeholders at the NBGC Field Day from 8 to noon, and then participate in the AgLaunch Start-up School from 1-5pm CT. The field-based experience will enable entrepreneurs to gather real-world feedback, strengthen customer relationships, and better understand producer needs as they refine their technologies and business models. Register here.
