Key Takeaways
- Frontier RNG has launched the fourth cohort of its START AgriTech scale-up program, targeting growth-stage companies in arid and climate-stressed agriculture.
- The program will take place from May 10–15, 2026, across St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada, in partnership with Arieli Innovate.
- Three featured startups in the new cohort include AgriPass (AI weeding), Clean Soil (PEF disinfection), and Proscout (smart spraying analytics).
- Previous Frontier RNG cohorts have supported 24 companies that collectively raised approximately $11 million.
- The initiative is backed by a global consortium including World Trade Center Utah, Haifa Group, and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Expanding Desert Innovation via Frontier RNG
Frontier RNG, a leading global innovation center for desert agriculture, has announced the commencement of the fourth cohort for its flagship scale-up program, START AgriTech. The initiative is designed to bridge the execution gap for international startups entering the U.S. market, specifically focusing on technologies that address water scarcity, soil health, and high-efficiency crop management.
The program is powered by Arieli Innovate, the innovation arm of the Arieli Group, and represents a multi-state collaboration between Utah and Nevada. By leveraging the research infrastructure of the Ramat HaNegev Desert Agro-Research Center, Frontier RNG provides participating ventures with a platform to validate and commercialize climate-resilient solutions in real-world arid environments.
Strategic START AgriTech Cohort Four Participants
The 2026 cohort features a diverse group of startups addressing critical labor and environmental challenges. Among the participants is AgriPass, which utilizes AI-driven robotics for sustainable, chemical-free weed control. Another venture, Clean Soil, introduces Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology to disinfect soil from pathogens without traditional chemical inputs.
