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GrainInnovate: Specialist VC fund targeting innovation in the grains and agriculture sector Grant

In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

GrainInnovate is a specialist venture capital fund investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies developing innovative technologies and business models in the grains and agriculture sector. The fund targets agtech startups and entrepreneurs seeking equity investment to scale sustainable and productive agricultural solutions.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 12 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

GrainInnovate is a specialist venture capital fund investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies developing innovative technologies and business models in grains and agriculture. The fund provides equity investment to startups and small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to scale sustainable and productive agricultural solutions. Eligible applicants are startups and SMEs at any stage from idea and research through to Series B growth, operating globally. Ventures must demonstrate innovation in the grains and agriculture sector, a business model with venture-scale growth potential, and alignment with the fund's investment priorities in food systems and regenerative agriculture.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Innovation focus in grains and agriculture sector
  • ✓Venture-scale business model with growth potential
  • ✓Alignment with Artesian Venture Partners' investment thesis

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for GrainInnovate: Specialist VC fund targeting innovation in the grains and agriculture sector?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme.

About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.