Yield Lab Institute
Overview
The Yield Lab Institute builds connections and programs that help agricultural and food innovations progress toward use. Its nonprofit work spans open innovation, sector research, and collaboration among entrepreneurs, growers, industry, researchers, and regional partners. Startups can explore technical and commercial development routes, while public and regional organizations can discuss ecosystem needs and collaboration. HARVEST AgTech is one relevant program, with future intake updates available through its launch list. Opportunities and support depend on each program's eligibility and selection requirements.
What they do
Startup validation and commercialization
Gives selected agtech startups technical validation projects, lab work, and field trials with university research partners, along with commercialization support and connections to investors and corporate partners.
Cattle innovation
Connects beef and dairy producers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors to identify industry challenges and support technical validation and commercialization of cattle innovations.
Agrifood research and learning
Publishes white papers and hosts webinars, immersions, and bootcamps on agrifood innovation and ecosystem development.
Regional ecosystem development
Assesses regional agrifood innovation ecosystems and convenes entrepreneurs, growers, industry, researchers, and regional partners, operating as a nonprofit rather than a venture fund.
Programs and services
Locations
- Published mailing address The Yield Lab Institute, 1100 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 212, St. Louis, MO 63132, United States