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The launchpad for global foodtech and agtech leaders
As Southeast Asia’s leading agrifoodtech accelerator backed by AgFunder, you will join a prestigious network of experts and investors to take your business to the next level of growth. Participation is designed to open new markets for international startups looking to expand into Asia, and for regional startups to launch on the global stage.
Companies receive USD$200K worth of cash and in-kind investment, including a bespoke accelerator program that refines your business model for aggressive growth, plugs you into the AgFunder agrifoodtech ecosystem for expansion internationally.
A unique 20-week program that helps your company achieve rapid growth in an accelerated period of time. The program is structured around thematic ‘streams’ for founders to create a personalized journey with a cohort mentality. We interrogate your value proposition and business model to ensure it is validated, customer-centric and scalable.
We connect you with customers, suppliers, regulators, service providers, mentors, investors, and provide you with media exposure to help you GROW your business.
Applications close Feb 28th 2021!
Program begins April 5th 2021
Program highlights:
An intensive five-month accelerator delivered virtually (until international travel resumes) to help you:
You will receive a personalised journey, giving you the mental and technical support to succeed as a founder and thrive within this COVID “new normal”, including:
Financial Support USD$100K investment by the AgFunder GROW Impact Fund through a SAFE, to be converted at your next financing round. An additional USD$100K worth of services & support, including AWS & Twilio credits, and packages with Klaviyo, Stripe, Zoom, and more…
Product Testing & Development Access to growth partners for product testing, development and scaling (e.g. test lab facilities, kitchens, on-field testing, research, tech and infrastructure, suppliers, manufacture and co-packing, marketing and customer insights)
Customer Validation Matching with some of the world’s biggest agrifood MNCs to help with customer validation and feedback, deploying pilots projects, and securing new sales contracts
Investment Network Curated introductions to AgFunder’s investment network of private and institutional investors from across the globe to help you raise your next funding round
Coaching & Mentorship Our experienced team of coaches & mentors offer startups a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts.
Co-Working Space Physical workspace in Singapore (or virtual office address, if overseas) through the duration of the program.
Each team accepted into the accelerator also receives:
Anticipated commitment: While we expect consistent participation to get the most out of your program experience, we also realize that you have a business to run. So we’ve structured the GROW Impact Accelerator program into bite-size sessions of 1 to 2 hours, up to 2 days per week, thus allowing you time to continue working on your startup (and life outside!)