Sprout: Accelerating the future of food production and delivery

We back bold agritech businesses and entrepreneurs who MOVE FAST, THINK BIG and are committed to building solutions for problems that reach from farm to fork.

We have one goal in mind…help entrepreneurs grow global agritech businesses. 

Sprout is an eight month accelerator for entrepreneurs with ideas or businesses from farm to fork.

The accelerator features have been designed based on studying the journeys of successful agritech start-up companies. By taking the key learning's from inventors, entrepreneurs, investors and employees in these start-ups, Sprout has designed a world leading accelerator in the agritech sector.

Every year we'll identify the best eight to 12 agritech start-ups from across the globe. By being part of Sprout, you get the following benefits:

-  Up to a one hour call per week with the Sprout team to track progress against your milestones

-  One to two hours per week of advice/input from the Sprout mentor and expert network

-  Attendance at four two day underground events, held in different locations each month. At these events you 
    will workshop key areas of your business with experts and mentors

-  Pitching and more pitching. Refining your pitch and story to customers, investors and partners so you win support for your value proposition

-  Collaboration and development of the documentation of your business plan and business model

-  Ability to take five to ten individual days away during the accelerator period to travel for specific meetings or business development activities

-  Up to 10 hours per week of Sprout specific work
  
At the end of the accelerator the companies will have an opportunity to present their company and team to a hand picked group of investors, corporate partners and potential customers at the Sprout Partners Summit. This event allows the companies the opportunity to continue their rapid progress achieved through the Accelerator.

Agriculture & Farming

Delivery

Food & Beverage

Sprout Agritech

Sprout Agritech's headquarters in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Gil Meron

Gerard Searle

Chelsea Hirst

The Management and Operations team at Sprout Agritech orchestrates the seamless functioning of the accelerator program. The Team and Events Manager organizes the four pivotal two-day underground workshops, the Administration Manager ensures smooth daily operations and resource allocation, and the Operations & Partnerships Manager oversees strategic partnerships and operational efficiencies. Together, they create a structured yet dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation for participating agritech startups.

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