Ag Startup Engine serves as a conduit between early stage agricultural startups and investors, focusing on supporting entrepreneurs in the agriculture industry with tools to build successful, industry-changing solutions. The organization aims to create a community of ag entrepreneurs, industry partners, and investors.

Ag Startup Engine

Ag Startup Engine | 2,185 followers on LinkedIn. The premier seed program for agriculture startups.  | The ASE effort was launched two years ago to help address two fundamental gaps that prevent agricultural startups and entrepreneurs from being more successful in Iowa: early seed stage investment and organized mentorship from successful Iowan and Midwestern entrepreneurs.

Two Big Gigs: Exec. Dir. @ Ag Startup Engine | CEO @ Genvax Technologies

Joel Harris

CEO at Mach delivering exceptional solutions in off-highway autonomy, for Ag, Construction, Industrial, Maritime and Defense.

Colin Hurd

Venture Capitalist. Social Entrepreneur. World Traveler.

Mikayla (Sullivan) Mooney

Working to build a more vibrant agriculture for entrepreneurs, innovators and change makers.

Kevin Kimle

Thank you to McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC for being a part of the Ag Startup Engine network! McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC is an intellectual property boutique firm, specializing in protecting and defending their client’s patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing, and regulatory needs. MVS is a great resource for portfolio companies and has a plethora of lawyers that come from the ag industry! Check out MVS here: https://www.ipmvs.com/

Big thanks to UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants for being a key sponsor of the Ag Startup Engine network! As one of the nation's largest professional services firms, UHY offers expert audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services, specializing in the dynamic middle market. We’re grateful for your support and back office support for our funds and all the work you do with our portfolio companies! Read more about UHY here: https://uhy-us.com/

Excited to work with Iowa Biotechnology Association (IowaBio) and support early stage startups!

🎙 Excited to share my recent appearance on the Popular Pig Podcast! I had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of ag-tech innovation, animal health, and investment, touching on how advancements in these fields can revolutionize the swine industry. 🚀 Thank you to the Popular Pig team for the invitation and to everyone working tirelessly to push the boundaries in animal health and technology. From innovative vaccines to sustainable practices, there’s so much potential ahead for both farmers and consumers. Catch the full episode here to join the conversation on how we’re shaping the future of agriculture and animal health! https://lnkd.in/gmZqVRQT #AgTech #AnimalHealth #Innovation #PopularPigPodcast #GenvaxTechnologies Genvax SwineTech, Inc. Ag Startup Engine

🎃 Happy Halloween to all the incredible livestock producers and veterinarians in the animal health community! 👻 Today, as we celebrate the fun and spooky spirit of Halloween, let’s give a shoutout to those who work tirelessly to keep our animals healthy, our food safe, and our world sustainable. From the dedication in the field to the long hours in the clinic, your expertise and hard work are the backbone of animal health and welfare. Thank you for all that you do! Wishing you a safe and fun-filled Halloween – may your day be filled with treats, no tricks, and maybe even a few good laughs with your furry (or feathered!) friends. 🐷🐮🐔 #Halloween #AnimalHealth #Veterinarians #Livestock #AnimalWelfare #ThankYou

Genvax

Ag Startup Engine is thrilled to announce the addition of High Yield Strategies as an Ag Startup Engine Sponsor! 🎉 To learn more about High Yield Strategies , visit https://lnkd.in/gk6vhMN3 .

Joel Harris does a fantastic job sharing his story at Genvax and highlighting the history and what we are building here at Ag Startup Engine! Take a listen to learn more about what we are up to!

Reflecting on an incredible #Unconfernce2024 ! Can’t wait to see what next year has in store! 🙌

Thanks for the shout-out to #agtech #startups Governor Kim Reynolds ! https://lnkd.in/gZ5jnCB4

🌟 We want to hear from you! 🌟 Take a few minutes to fill out the 2024 Unconference survey! 💬 Click the link to share your insights: https://lnkd.in/gai88yyF

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