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Connecting California Food for the Future
About the Alliance
The California AgTech Alliance unites nine regions, hundreds of innovators, and thousands of workers to build the world’s most inclusive and climate-smart agricultural innovation ecosystem.
$28.6M investment in agricultural innovation
9 Regional Innovation Hubs
200+ startups supported
Who we serve
Entrepreneurs and startups
We connect lab to field, offering access to California's top farmers, $2M in pilot funding, and UC/industry credibility.
Farmworkers and career changers
We create pathways from the field to the future through training, support, and connections that help you build a career in agricultural technology.
Small and mid-size farmers
We democratize agricultural innovation, making cutting-edge tools accessible and affordable for farms of all sizes through shared resources and cooperative approaches.
Investors & Policymakers
We amplify your impact, connecting your expertise and resources to statewide initiatives that advance agricultural innovation and economic development.
Global Economic Development & Investment Community
Our $28.6 million agricultural innovation network drives scalable, commercially viable solutions for agricultural challenges worldwide through regional investment, university research, and industry collaboration.
Our Initiatives
Transforming agricultural technology through strategic programs and collaborative approaches.
Entrepreneurship &
Commercialization
We help startups move from concept to commercialization through the VINE Build and Connect programs, providing pilot funding, mentorship, and field testing across California’s diverse growing regions.
Workforce development
We prepare students, farmworkers, and career changers for the future of farming through programs like the Farm Robotics Challenge, Drones Uplift California Communities, and the Agricultural Workforce Development Program, creating pathways to good paying careers in AgTech.
Statewide Network &
Investment Hub
We unite regional innovation centers, universities, and
investors through a shared platform that aligns research, funding, and industry needs to accelerate technology adoption and equitable growth.
Our Impact
9 regions united under one statewide innovation network
100+ startups accelerated through Build & Connect programs
800+ new AgTech jobs created across California
800+ people trained in robotics, drones, and precision ag
$2 million in innovation grants powering real-world field pilots
2,000+ high-quality jobs driving California’s innovation economy
200+ startups scaled with measurable market traction
1,500+ workers placed in long-term AgTech careers
$50 million+ in private investment attracted statewide
California recognized globally as the leader in agricultural innovation
Meet Our Partners
Meet The Alliance
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Join California’s AgTech Alliance
Be part of a statewide movement uniting farmers, innovators, and educators to grow the future of food and agriculture through technology, collaboration, and real-world impact.
