Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit and Global Startup Competition

About

The Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit and Global Startup Competition is an exciting opportunity for Food & AgTech startups worldwide to showcase their innovations, compete for a total prize pool of $3 million, and gain valuable mentorship and networking opportunities with industry leaders and investors, all while participating in a hybrid event in Canandaigua, New York, on November 12-13, 2025.

Benefits

• Total prize pool of $3 million
• Top prize of $1 million
• Additional awards of two $500,000 prizes and four $250,000 prizes
• One-on-one mentorship and business development support for finalists
• Access to industry resources and collaboration networks in Upstate New York
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders, investors, and innovators

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to global Food & AgTech startups
• Must apply between March 1, 2025, and May 15, 2025

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Food & Agriculture Technology