The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator 2024, powered by gener8tor, is inviting startups across the globe an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.
HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator 2024
AgTech HudsonAlpha Powered by gener8tor combines the extensive agriscience expertise of HudsonAlpha, particularly in plant breeding, crop diversification, and agriculture genomics, with the nationwide network of mentors and investors of gener8tor and the inherent advantages of Huntsville as a center of technology.
The initiative provides funding to the most innovative firms that are addressing the problems of feeding and powering an expanding world sustainably.
Benefits for Participants
- $100,000 Investment: The gener8tor AgTech Accelerator offers up to $100,000 cash investment directly into the startups’ current round or an uncapped convertible note.
- Cohort Programming: Participating startups gain access to weekly cohort programming, exploring topics such as understanding market size, choosing a revenue model, and perfecting the art of pitching to investors. This intensive twelve-week curriculum equips entrepreneurs with the strategic insights essential for success in the competitive AgTech landscape.
- Deals & Perks: The program showers startups with over $1 million in deals and perks from industry giants like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot, and Microsoft.
- Mentorship: The general team offers mentorship and coaching during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings throughout the twelve-week program. With access to a network of 100+ connections, including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts, and investors, participants receive invaluable guidance to navigate the complexities of the AgTech landscape.
- Office Space: Selected startups become an integral part of the HudsonAlpha ecosystem, gaining access to state-of-the-art facilities across the 152-acre biotech campus. This not only includes cutting-edge infrastructure but also fosters collaboration with HudsonAlpha scientists.
Criteria for Entry
Applications for the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator 2024 are open to startups headquartered anywhere in any location of the world, irrespective of their area of focus within agriculture.
How to Apply
Go to Gener8tor on airtable.com to apply
For additional details, visit the gener8tor website
Program Timeline
- Application Deadline: February 25th, 2024
- Program Kickoff: April 8th, 2024
- Program End: June 28th, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who Can Apply for the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator?
Applications are welcome from startups globally, covering all corners of the world, and innovating in any facet of agriculture.
What are the relocation requirements?
To maximize the benefits of the program, startups are expected to relocate to Huntsville, AL, for the duration of the twelve-week program, immersing themselves in the cohort-based programming and leveraging the strength of the local ecosystem.
Are teams allowed to participate in person, virtually, or hybrid?
Startups have the flexibility to participate either in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid model.
What are the terms of the $100,000 investment?
Selected teams are set to receive a $100,000 investment in exchange for 7.5% equity in their company, utilizing a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
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