AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365)
AgTech & FoodTech · Run by AgLaunch Initiative (nonprofit) · Memphis, TN
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The facts
All fields verified Oct 1, 2026- Terms model
- MixedA blend of the models above. Read the terms notes for the specifics.
- Investment
- Not publishedAgLaunch 365 participants commit $100K in future equity to AgLaunch Farmers, LLC (based on a $2M valuation cap or equivalent) in exchange for AgLaunch's services and farm trial participation; the typical instrument is a post-money SAFE, used for both cash and in-kind investments. No equity percentage or standard cash investment amount is published. The program runs a multiphase structure: online application, a pitch and interview with a farmer selection committee, an in-person Challenge competition, a six week hybrid accelerator phase, then on-farm trials, with farmer engagement possible for up to two years. Cost share is available to offset farm trial expenses.
- Equity taken
- Not publishedAgLaunch 365 participants commit $100K in future equity to AgLaunch Farmers, LLC (based on a $2M valuation cap or equivalent) in exchange for AgLaunch's services and farm trial participation; the typical instrument is a post-money SAFE, used for both cash and in-kind investments. No equity percentage or standard cash investment amount is published. The program runs a multiphase structure: online application, a pitch and interview with a farmer selection committee, an in-person Challenge competition, a six week hybrid accelerator phase, then on-farm trials, with farmer engagement possible for up to two years. Cost share is available to offset farm trial expenses.
- Program length
- Not published
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Cohort size
- Not published
- Stage focus
- early-stage agtech needing field validation
- Sub-vertical
- row-crop agtech with on-farm trials via Farmer Network
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- USDA Rural Development (fund certification), farmer network investors
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: AgLaunch 365 participants commit $100K in future equity to AgLaunch Farmers, LLC (based on a $2M valuation cap or equivalent) in exchange for AgLaunch's services and farm trial participation; the typical instrument is a post-money SAFE, used for both cash and in-kind investments. No equity percentage or standard cash investment amount is published. The program runs a multiphase structure: online application, a pitch and interview with a farmer selection committee, an in-person Challenge competition, a six week hybrid accelerator phase, then on-farm trials, with farmer engagement possible for up to two years. Cost share is available to offset farm trial expenses.
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Terms in plain English
AgLaunch 365 is a multi-phase program from AgLaunch that runs over about two years: a six week accelerator phase of virtual and in-person sessions, then on-farm trials with AgLaunch's Farmer Network across five US regions, with ongoing coaching throughout. Farmers help review, select, trial, and invest in the participating startups. In exchange for AgLaunch's services and farm trial participation, each startup commits $100K in future equity to AgLaunch Farmers, LLC, based on a $2M valuation cap or equivalent, typically through a post-money SAFE (a simple agreement for future equity). A standard cash investment amount and a fixed equity percentage are not published. Cost share opportunities are available to offset farm trial expenses.
Who this is actually for
Early stage agtech startups that need real on-farm validation and want farmers as owners and advocates, not just customers. Suited to founders ready to commit to a multi-season trial process across regions like the Mid-South, Southern Appalachia, the Southern Plains, the Mid-West, and the Northwest.
AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) application deadlines
Rolling applications, roll into next cohort review: Rolling: applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the next AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) application deadline?
- AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no single fixed deadline.
- How much does AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) invest?
- AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
- How much equity does AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) take?
- AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
- Where is AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) located and is it in person?
- AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) is based in Memphis, TN and runs a hybrid program.
- Is AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) still active?
- As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, AgLaunch (AgLaunch 365) is active.
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