FIRA USA sets aside specific time to facilitate meetings between agricultural robotics investors and startups.
With a 100% growth forecast over the next two years, agricultural robotics represents a real investment opportunity in the AgTech field - and one that has already attracted many investors around the world.
All take part in the FIRA USA Invest Day, hoping to discover the best new agricultural robotics solutions
Make the most of the largest investment forum in ag robotics, which boasts a global profile thanks to international media coverage.
From early prototype stage to Series A funding, take part in the unique Start-Up Pitch session focused on Agricultural Robotics and Autonomous Systems for farming!
From seed to Series A funding, take part in the unique Start-Up Pitch session focused on Agricultural Robotics and Autonomous Systems for farming!
During their 10-minute pitch (including Q&A), the selected startups will get the opportunity to present their solution and business model to VCs, M&As and business angels. This is also the occasion to compete for the FIRA USA Awards 2024!
Confidentiality:
the pitch session will be open to all FIRA USA 24 registrants.
Requirements:
STEP #1
May 14 to June 30
Call for Pitches/Applications online
STEP #2
July 1 to 8, 2024
Judges’ shortlisting of startups.
STEP #3
July 10, 2024
Unveiling of selected start-ups
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THURS 24
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The plaza
Invest day
The « Best Start-up » - investors’ choice: prize for the most promising start-up in terms of investment, awarded by the jury of FIRA USA investors (AGCO Ventures, Culterra Capital, Foodbites! By Rabobank, Farmhand Ventures, Fulcrum Capital and The Mixing Bowl) following the pitch sessions on October 22 at 3:00 pm. > The « Best FIRA USA Robot » - participants’ choice: The robots exhibiting at FIRA USA 2024 that received the most votes from participants in the dedicated voting app, awarded by World FIRA: gold, silver and bronze medals. > The “Farm Robotics Challenge” winners. Award ceremony recognizing outstanding projects for this national college level innovation challenge, organized by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources & the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS). www.farmroboticschallenge.aiWatch the Award live!
Speakers
Alex Russomagno Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
Michael Rose Partner Better Food Ventures & The Mixing Bowl
Constance Bowen General Partner Farmhand Ventures
Seana Day Partner Culterra Capital
Walt Duflock VP of Innovation Western Growers
Bijoy Shah Investor Fulcrum Global Capital
Trevor Sieck Startup Relationship Manager FoodBytes! by Rabobank
Maialen Cazenave Co-director GOFAR/FIRA
TUES 22
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Waite Hall - Main stage
Invest day
Speakers
TUES 22
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Waite Hall - Main stage
Invest day
Speakers
Alex Russomagno Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
Michael Rose Partner Better Food Ventures & The Mixing Bowl
Constance Bowen General Partner Farmhand Ventures
Seana Day Partner Culterra Capital
Walt Duflock VP of Innovation Western Growers
Bijoy Shah Investor Fulcrum Global Capital
Trevor Sieck Startup Relationship Manager FoodBytes! by Rabobank
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