Program Overview
The Go-To-Pilot Startup Accelerator is a structured, practical program designed to help early-stage agrifood-tech startups move from prototype to pilot readiness by building genuine traction with customers and end-users who experience the problem first-hand.
The program focuses on deep customer understanding, operational realism and clear pilot pathways- the foundations that partners, producers and funders look for when supporting field trials.
Moving from prototype to pilot in agrifood-tech requires more than a strong solution. It requires evidence that the problem matters, that end users are engaged and that a pilot can be executed in real operating conditions.
The program supports agrifood-tech startups to:
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Engage deeply with farmers, operators and trusted advisors
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Replace assumptions with real field-based evidence
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Translate insights into practical, credible pilot concepts
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Build traction that strengthens conversations with partners and funders
This is not a traditional accelerator. It is a pathway to pilot readiness, grounded in real-world engagement.
This program is for you
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Actively building an early stage agrifood-tech solution (prototype or early MVP)
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Seeking stronger evidence of customer need and operational fit
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Ready to engage customers directly and challenge assumptions
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Preparing for pilots, partnerships and broader ecosystem engagement
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Focused on building strong early traction to support well-designed pilots and next-stage opportunities
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Deep Customer Engagement
Structured support to connect with farmers and operators, run meaningful discovery and build trust with the people who experience the problem daily.
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Evidence-Led Traction
Turn conversations and site visits into validated insights that demonstrate real demand and relevance.
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Practical Pilot Pathways
Design pilot concepts that reflect real workflows, constraints and success measures- not theoretical use cases.
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Stronger Ecosystem Conversations
Leave with clear evidence and artefacts that support engagement with customers, industry partners and funders.
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Execution-Focused Support
This is a working program focused on learning and readiness, not just pitch decks or demo days.
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Access to the Farmers2Founders Global Network
Engage with a trusted network of farmers, advisors, founders and indsutry experts.
Open Programs
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Eligibility
Our early stage programs run regularly throughout the year. Some of these initiatives will have a specific location or sector focus.
Your business must be solving challenges in the agrifood sector with a strong technology base and working towards a clear IP strategy. We strongly encourage you to be building a diverse team.
The program suits startups who:
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Have a defined solution concept, prototype or early MVP
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Are ready to engage customers and validate real-world relevance
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Want to build traction through evidence, not assumptions
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Are preparing for pilot discussions or early field trials
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At least one founder must be working on their agrifood-tech startup full-time or have a clear plan to move into this position very soon
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Founder can commit to the program full-time including participation in the face-to-face bootcamps
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Be willing to spend at least 10 hours per week over a number of months
Our Partners
Key Focus Areas
In agrifood-tech, traction is built in the field - not in slides.
We work with the best founders who are operating in innovative areas across agtech, foodtech and climate tech, solving critical challenges for agriculture and food industry.
Animal Health & Productivity
Carbon Market Solutions
Data Optimisation & Analytics
Drought Resilience
Field & Crop Monitoring/Productivity
Precision Farming & Conservation
Robotics & Automation
Supply Chain & Traceability
Sustainability
Biomaterials
Waste Reduction & Circular Economies
Novel Food & Bioprocesses
Real Talk From Our Alumni
Aqua Ubique
AirAgri
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