Spring 2026 (S26) Cohort Application Window is Open
 

Are you a founder? Strengthen your ability to succeed while reducing the time, cost, and complexity of growing your agriculture or food technology startup through the F-300 AgFoodTech Accelerator.

What You Get:

• Connections with potential customers or partners

• Introductions to angel or venture capital investors

• Introductions to lawyers and other service providers

• Workshop on how to create a pitch deck and pitch investors

• Professional mentorship to help you avoid blind spots

• Workshop on growing a start-up and acquiring customers

• Connections with fellow entrepreneurs

• Workshop on capital raising and corporate governance

• Weekly check-in meetings

• Workshop on being an effective leader

• Info on where to eat and have fun in North Central Florida!

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Newberry, Florida
Newberry has a population of 8,500 people and is a fast growing city in Florida. A charming and warm community nestled in the heart of North Central Florida, Newberry has a 100+ year history in agriculture. It is home to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Alachua County office. Newberry is an easy 15-20 minute drive from Gainesville and hosts the longest running watermelon festival in America.