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Plug and Play AgTech & Food

AgTech & FoodTech · Run by Plug and Play Tech Center · Sunnyvale, CA

Verified Oct 1, 2026Official websiteHow to apply

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The facts

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Terms model
Equity-freeProvides support with no cash invested and no equity taken.
Investment
Not publishedOperator releases say Silicon Valley batches run three months and that startups can secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements. Agtech was among the programs in the second Silicon Valley batches of 2025 (release dated September 29, 2025) and is listed among the programs presenting at the Silicon Valley November Summit, November 3 to 5, 2026, at Plug and Play's Sunnyvale headquarters. Agtech is among the 13 programs in the Silicon Valley Fall batches of 2026 (release dated September 29, 2026); the March 26, 2026 release on the first 2026 batches listed Food & Beverage but not Agtech. The agtech industry page names Topeka, Kansas, Plug and Play's agtech and animal health hub, as its program location and hosts an open startup intake form (a Western Growers Association form).
Equity taken
Not publishedOperator releases say Silicon Valley batches run three months and that startups can secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements. Agtech was among the programs in the second Silicon Valley batches of 2025 (release dated September 29, 2025) and is listed among the programs presenting at the Silicon Valley November Summit, November 3 to 5, 2026, at Plug and Play's Sunnyvale headquarters. Agtech is among the 13 programs in the Silicon Valley Fall batches of 2026 (release dated September 29, 2026); the March 26, 2026 release on the first 2026 batches listed Food & Beverage but not Agtech. The agtech industry page names Topeka, Kansas, Plug and Play's agtech and animal health hub, as its program location and hosts an open startup intake form (a Western Growers Association form).
Program length
12 weeks
Format
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Cohorts per year
Not published
Cohort size
Not published
Stage focus
seed to growth, pilot-ready
Sub-vertical
agtech and food corporate-innovation batches
Demographic focus
Not published
Backers
corporate partners (ag and food industry)
Notable alumni
Not published

Terms notes: Operator releases say Silicon Valley batches run three months and that startups can secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements. Agtech was among the programs in the second Silicon Valley batches of 2025 (release dated September 29, 2025) and is listed among the programs presenting at the Silicon Valley November Summit, November 3 to 5, 2026, at Plug and Play's Sunnyvale headquarters. Agtech is among the 13 programs in the Silicon Valley Fall batches of 2026 (release dated September 29, 2026); the March 26, 2026 release on the first 2026 batches listed Food & Beverage but not Agtech. The agtech industry page names Topeka, Kansas, Plug and Play's agtech and animal health hub, as its program location and hosts an open startup intake form (a Western Growers Association form).

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Terms in plain English

Plug and Play runs three month corporate innovation batches, including Agtech and Food and Beverage verticals, and its own press releases state that participating startups can secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements. The program takes no equity for participation, and no program fee is disclosed; Plug and Play may invest in some companies separately through its venture arm. A standard investment amount, batch size, and exact batch dates are not published. The agtech page takes applications through an open intake form and lists Topeka, Kansas as its program location, while the Silicon Valley batches run from Plug and Play's Sunnyvale headquarters.

Who this is actually for

Agtech and food and beverage startups that want corporate pilots, customer introductions, and partner exposure more than a cash investment. Fits pilot-ready teams that can engage actively with corporate partners over a three month batch.

Plug and Play AgTech & Food application deadlines

  • Applications accepted through the program's open intake form: Rolling: applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

    Verified Oct 1, 2026Source

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Plug and Play AgTech & Food application deadline?
Plug and Play AgTech & Food accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no single fixed deadline.
How much does Plug and Play AgTech & Food invest?
Plug and Play AgTech & Food does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
How much equity does Plug and Play AgTech & Food take?
Plug and Play AgTech & Food does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
Where is Plug and Play AgTech & Food located and is it in person?
Plug and Play AgTech & Food is based in Sunnyvale, CA and runs a hybrid program.
Is Plug and Play AgTech & Food still active?
As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, Plug and Play AgTech & Food is active.

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