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AgTech Funding

AgTech Funding News delivers the latest updates on investments, venture capital, and funding rounds fueling growth in agricultural technology.

Covering news on seed funding, Series A through C rounds, and strategic investments, this category provides insights into the financial landscape shaping AgTech innovation.

Discover which startups and technologies are attracting investor interest—from precision agriculture and crop biotechnology to sustainable farming solutions—and learn about trends driving capital into the sector. Stay informed on the funding activities and key players advancing the future of agriculture through financial support and strategic growth.

Twelve agricultural research projects based in North Carolina are receiving a combined $1 million in grants from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS).

NCDA&CS Awards $1M to Support Agricultural Research and New Crop Innovation

Twelve agricultural research projects based in North Carolina are receiving a combined $1 million in grants from the NCDA&CS.

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Saudi Arabia signed an agreement with CGIAR to support collaboration on ag innovation, food security, & environmental sustainability

Saudi Arabia and CGIAR Sign First Agreement to Advance Agricultural Innovation and Food Security

Saudi Arabia signed an agreement with CGIAR to support collaboration on ag innovation, food security, & environmental sustainability

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Heritable Agriculture, an AI-driven crop improvement company, announced that it received a $4.98M grant from the Gates Foundation.

Heritable Agriculture Inc. Receives $4.98M Gates Foundation Grant to Advance Climate-Resilient Crops

Heritable Agriculture Inc., an AI-driven crop improvement company spun out of Google X, has announced that it received a $4.98 million grant from the Gates Foundation.

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The Government of Canada is investing over $12 million to enhance innovation, sustainability, and business growth in the agri-food sector.

Government of Canada Announces New Measures to Reduce Grocery and Essential Living Costs

The Government of Canada has announced a series of new measures aimed at reducing the cost of groceries and other essential goods, as part of a broader effort to strengthen economic resilience and support households facing ongoing cost pressures.

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Proba, a start-up certifying Scope 3 emission reductions, raised €1.25M to expand its operations into the US & Brazil

Proba Raises €1.25M to Expand Scope 3 Emissions Certification into the US and Brazil

Proba, a start-up specializing in the certification of Scope 3 emission reductions in the agri-food supply chain, has raised €1.25 million to expand its operations into the United States and Brazil.

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ALUS announced a new three-year, $1.5M commitment from Definity, renewing and expanding the insurance company’s support.

ALUS Secures $1.5 Million, Three-Year Commitment from Definity to Support Nature-Based Solutions in Canada

ALUS has announced a new three-year, $1.5 million commitment from Definity, renewing and expanding the insurance company’s support for community-led, farmer-delivered nature-based solutions across Canada.

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Barnwell Bio has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Twelve Below, with participation from multiple agtech and venture investors.

Barnwell Bio Raises $6M Seed Round to Expand Metagenomic Biosurveillance for Poultry Health

Barnwell Bio has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Twelve Below, with participation from multiple agtech and venture investors.

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Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

Solynta Secures Growth Funding as EW Group Acquires Majority Stake to Scale Hybrid Potato Breeding

Solynta, a company specializing in hybrid potato breeding, announced a significant growth funding round that includes the acquisition of a majority stake by EW Group

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Big Idea Ventures' new cohort features companies innovating in fermentation, enzyme tech, cell culture, and sustainable ingredient sourcing

Big Idea Ventures Launches Golden Crisp Innovation Challenge With McCain Foods

Big Idea Ventures, in partnership with McCain Foods, has announced the launch of the Golden Crisp Innovation Challenge, a global initiative aimed at solving one of the most persistent challenges in modern food delivery: keeping french fries crispy from kitchen to consumer.

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SVG, the global agrifood innovation platform behind the Pioneer Fund, has received a limited partner commitment from the Manitoba First Fund.

SVG Ventures | THRIVE Invests $500,000 in Cellar Insights to Scale Smart Potato Storage Technology

SVG Ventures | THRIVE, a global agri-food innovation and investment firm, has announced a $500,000 investment in Calgary-based Cellar Insights through the SVG Ventures Pioneer Fund.

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