UAccel: AgTech I-Corps Program 2026

About

A six-week virtual accelerator program aimed at early-stage startup founders and academic researchers focused on agriculture-related solutions, providing tailored curriculum, mentorship, and networking opportunities to explore commercialization pathways.

Benefits

• 📚Tailored Curriculum
  Access to a customized curriculum designed for agricultural innovators
• 🤝Mentorship
  Receive guidance from industry experts throughout the program
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Engage with guest speakers and connect with other participants
• 🔍Customer Discovery
  Participate in a process to explore commercialization pathways for solutions

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to early-stage startup founders and academic researchers
• Participants must have agriculture-related solutions
• Must be based in Kentucky or willing to engage with the Kentucky agricultural ecosystem

Participation Commitments

• Must attend a six-week virtual program from May 15 to June 26, 2026
• Participants must engage fully in all program activities
• Selected participants will be notified by May 4, 2026

Target Sector

Agriculture Technology (AgTech)

Target Location

Kentucky, USA