Startup World Cup Agtech / Foodtech Pitch Competition (STL TechWeek)

Join us for a transformative showcase of food and farming innovation at the Agtech/Foodtech Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, a highlight event of the . Hosted during "Agtech Disruption" at T-REX's dynamic downtown innovation hub, this competition puts St. Louis's most promising agricultural technology ventures in the spotlight.

The Stakes Are High

From an initial pool of 100 St. Louis startups, watch as 10 carefully selected agtech and foodtech ventures compete for a coveted spot in the world's largest startup competition. The winning team will advance to represent St. Louis in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they'll vie for a $1,000,000 investment prize alongside champions from 70+ global cities.

The Format

• Each startup will deliver a powerful 3-4 minute pitch
• Expert judging panel of agricultural leaders and investors
• One winner selected to advance to regional finals
• Regional winner moves on to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Why Attend

• Experience breakthrough sustainable farming technologies
• Witness next-generation food production solutions
• Preview innovative crop optimization platforms
• Network with agtech pioneers and food innovation leaders
• Be part of St. Louis's world-renowned agricultural technology ecosystem
• Get an early look at potentially game-changing food system solutions

The Competition

The Startup World Cup represents the pinnacle of global startup competitions, bringing together the brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the world. This prestigious event has launched numerous successful companies and created valuable connections between startups, investors, and industry leaders.

St. Louis's Agtech/Foodtech focus for this regional competition highlights our city's position as a global leader in agricultural innovation. Each competing startup represents the cutting edge of food and farming technology, from precision agriculture solutions to sustainable food production systems, revolutionary plant science applications, and transformative supply chain platforms.

This event takes place April 2nd at T-REX's innovation center in downtown St. Louis, as part of STL TechWeek's "Agtech Disruption" program. Experience firsthand how St. Louis entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the future of food and agriculture, developing solutions to feed and sustain our growing world.

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