Ag Startup Engine

02/12/2026

On Tuesday, February 3, the Department of Treasury released the long‑awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In response, Continuum hosted an emergency press conference to break down what this 170‑page document means for farmers, biofuel producers, and the...

09/11/2025

First stop of the 2025 Unconference Tour + Field: Alliant Energy Solar Farm, where crops grow beneath solar panels in a groundbreaking agrivoltaics project. See how innovation is reimagining farming + energy in the Midwest!🌱☀️ Register now: https://www.agstartupengine.com/event-details/2025-ag-innovators-unconference

09/04/2025

09/04/2025

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting several FFA State Officers during their partnership visits!

They learned about IowaBio’s role in supporting Iowa’s ag and bioscience sectors, and heard from IowaBio member Mikayla Mooney of Ag Startup Engine about how ag startups get funded.

The students even tackled a hands-on activity where they chose which companies they’d invest in, impressing us with their insight and professionalism!

Thanks to Iowa FFA Association for the visit and for growing the next generation of ag leaders! 👏

09/04/2025

Registration is open for our annual Agtech Unconference meeting, sign up today!

Are you a tech enthusiast with an interest in agriculture? Then you won't want to miss our annual Unconference about the latest advancements in AgTech! Join us on October 3, 2024.

12/22/2023

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12/22/2023

Fa la la la la, Merry Christmas!

12/13/2023

Last night, Genvax and ClearFlame Engine Technologies shared their impact on the Iowa Corn Board!

11/27/2023

Did you hear? Our Executive Director Joel Harris was featured on Pivot Bio’s show Farm Next to chat about the vision, mission, and “why” behind Ag Startup Engine and what we’re doing actively to champion the next generation of AgTech entrepreneurs.

ASE’s piece starts at 9:22. Watch Season 2, Episode 4 here: https://bit.ly/3sBHhSJ

11/21/2023

How do you stay up to date with what’s happening in the ag, tech, and investment ecosystems?

Our newsletter designed for ag innovators and investors compiles relevant and timely resources for all individuals in the AgTech space. Here’s what we’re reading this month:

📖: Revolutionizing swine health - Merck Animal Health's SEQUIVITY IAV-S NA vaccine: https://bit.ly/3sGFETJ

🎧: Mentoring done right… Questions over advice: https://bit.ly/3ung86p

🎧: Seed and Ag tech patents and China: https://bit.ly/46cvubf

11/17/2023

It’s that time again: the newest edition of our AgTech newsletter is waiting in your inbox!

In November’s issue, we recap our 2023 Innovators’ Unconference (and our record number of attendees!) and what our PortCos have been doing in their busiest month yet.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3sJaV8A

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11/15/2023

Thank you Greater Des Moines Partnership for the Angel Investing Summit! Kevin Kimle talks and https://www.kevinkimle.com/