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The $10M Radicle Inputs Innovation Challenge by AgRogue Growth Partners sets out to invest in and support one to three companies from around the world whose innovations in crop inputs deliver measurable value to growers and to the retailers who serve them. This Challenge is designed to pair venture capital with market access, helping the right technologies move efficiently from promise to proven practice across cooperative ag retailer channels.
Farmers are improving productivity and profitability through better inputs, smarter delivery, improved formulations, and data-driven decisions. We invite companies developing these solutions—where AgRogue’s market access would be materially transformative—to apply.
“Inputs” are defined broadly to include:
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Seed & chemistry
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Precision application & nutrient management
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Digital, including decision support and unified “farm OS”
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Fintech embedded in agronomy
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Supply chain improvements
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New business models, including:
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Inputs-as-a-service
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Service-based agronomy
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Performance-based inputs
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On-demand farm services
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Data monetization & licensing
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Other innovative crop input technologies
We prioritize companies with proven agronomic outcomes that fit retailer workflows, so they can scale responsibly through the channel and speed adoption where it counts: at the counter and in the field.
Learn more about ‘The Radicle Inputs Innovation Challenge by AgRogue Growth Partners below
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$10M Inputs Innovation Challenge
The Radicle Inputs Innovation Challenge by AgRogue Growth Partners will invest up to $10M across multiple winning AgTech start-ups — focused on innovations that create real value for growers and the retailers who serve them.
SUPPORTED BY:
The $10M Radicle Inputs Innovation Challenge by AgRogue Growth Partners sets out to invest in and support one to three companies from around the world whose innovations in crop inputs deliver measurable value to growers and to the retailers who serve them. This Challenge is designed to pair venture capital with market access, helping the right technologies move efficiently from promise to proven practice across cooperative ag retailer channels.
Farmers are improving productivity and profitability through better inputs, smarter delivery, improved formulations, and data-driven decisions. We invite companies developing these solutions—where AgRogue’s market access would be materially transformative—to apply.
“Inputs” are defined broadly to include:
-
Seed & chemistry
-
Precision application & nutrient management
-
Digital, including decision support and unified “farm OS”
-
Fintech embedded in agronomy
-
Supply chain improvements
-
New business models, including:
-
Inputs-as-a-service
-
Service-based agronomy
-
Performance-based inputs
-
On-demand farm services
-
Data monetization & licensing
-
-
Other innovative crop input technologies
We prioritize companies with proven agronomic outcomes that fit retailer workflows, so they can scale responsibly through the channel and speed adoption where it counts: at the counter and in the field.
Learn more about ‘The Radicle Inputs Innovation Challenge by AgRogue Growth Partners below
SUPPORTED BY:
SUPPORTED BY:
The $10M Radicle Inputs Innovation Challenge by AgRogue Growth Partners sets out to invest in and support one to three companies from around the world whose innovations in crop inputs deliver measurable value to growers and to the retailers who serve them. This Challenge is designed to pair venture capital with market access, helping the right technologies move efficiently from promise to proven practice across cooperative ag retailer channels.
Farmers are improving productivity and profitability through better inputs, smarter delivery, improved formulations, and data-driven decisions. We invite companies developing these solutions—where AgRogue’s market access would be materially transformative—to apply.
“Inputs” are defined broadly to include:
-
Seed & chemistry
-
Precision application & nutrient management
-
Digital, including decision support and unified “farm OS”
-
Fintech embedded in agronomy
-
Supply chain improvements
-
New business models, including:
-
Inputs-as-a-service
-
Service-based agronomy
-
Performance-based inputs
-
On-demand farm services
-
Data monetization & licensing
-
-
Other innovative crop input technologies
We prioritize companies with proven agronomic outcomes that fit retailer workflows, so they can scale responsibly through the channel and speed adoption where it counts: at the counter and in the field.
Learn more about ‘The Radicle Inputs Innovation Challenge by AgRogue Growth Partners' below.
FAQs
The following are some of the most common questions we receive from applicants and potential applicants of our Challenges. If you have any other questions, please direct them to: Natale Clark at nclark@radicle.vc.
Yes. Anyone who has not previously won a Radicle Challenge is eligible to re-apply.
AgRogue Growth Partners expects to invest up to $10M total between multiple winners, paired with access to one of the largest ag retail networks in the U.S. to pilot, commercialize, and scale.
We’re focused on innovations that create measurable value for growers and for the retailers who serve them—solutions that fit retailer workflows (advisory, ordering/billing/inventory, service/support, data stewardship) and demonstrate field-level ROI.
Priority areas include:
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Seed & Chemistry: Seed-, plant-, or soil-applied molecules/materials that perform under biotic and abiotic stress and are retailer-compatible (e.g., stable for handling/mixing), with a clear mechanism/performance hypothesis and a sensible regulatory path.
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Precision Application & Nutrient Management: Tools that drive field-level ROI and can be deployed through retail operations.
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Digital: Decision support and unified “farm OS,” sensors, traceability/verification, and crop-protection robotics/computer vision that reduce friction for retail teams and improve grower outcomes; interoperability and data stewardship matter.
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Fintech (embedded in agronomy): Credit, insurance, and payments integrated into ag platforms, plus improved underwriting using agronomic and operational data.
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Supply Chain and eCommerce: Automated procurement and smarter inventory, localized formulation near the point of use, logistics optimization, and verification engines that streamline retailer operations.
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New Business Models:
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Inputs-as-a-Service (subscription/pay-per-use for seeds, fertilizers, biologicals, crop protection; often bundled with advisory or performance guarantees)
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Service-Based Agronomy (managed service via digital platforms or field consultants—scouting, prescriptions, remote monitoring)
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Performance-Based Inputs (pricing or access linked to outcomes such as yield, sustainability metrics, carbon intensity; enables risk-sharing)
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On-Demand Farm Services (marketplaces for spraying, harvesting, drone imaging, equipment rental)
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Data Monetization & Licensing (growers or ag retailers license agronomic/sustainability data to downstream buyers, insurers, or regulators)
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Strong signals in applications: fit with the retail system, documented field performance/ROI, solid unit economics, a phenomenal management team
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Companies of any size, anywhere in the world, may apply.
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There must be evidence of investment to date in the company/technology (cash or in-kind).
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Applications must be in English.
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Yes. Students may apply; however, investments are made into formed companies. If selected, you must have a legal entity in place to receive investment.
Submissions can’t be edited after they’re filed. If you have a material update, email info@radicle.vc with the subject “IIC Application Update – [Company Name]” and a brief summary; we may reference it during review.
Application materials are reviewed only by the diligence committee. We treat submissions as confidential, but please do not include confidential information.
Terms are negotiated with winners and will reflect customary venture investment structures.
After applications close, we conduct several months of diligence. We will contact shortlisted companies for additional information as soon as possible and communicate timing for winner announcements directly.
No. There is no Pitch Day event for this Challenge. Winners will be showcased to partners after selection.
