Apply Now: Seeking Companies & Mentors for TN AgTech Mentor Network
 

The Tennessee AgTech Mentor Network, recently launched as a partnership between the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, AgLaunch, and Launch Tennessee, is seeking applications from AgTech Startups and Mentors!

The AgTech Mentor Network is the latest addition to the thriving ecosystem focused on supporting agtech startups and companies in Tennessee. The goal of the network is to create a meaningful feedback loop for startups, engaging industry veterans, startup experts, and farmers that will lead to additional investment and create more viable AgTech companies right here in Tennessee. The program will build upon existing entrepreneurial support programs by KEC, AgLaunch, and LaunchTN, and will utilize resources such as the AgLaunch Farmer Network to ensure that farmers are brought into the innovation process at every stage.

You can learn more about the program here.

COMPANIES

We are inviting Tennessee-based AgTech companies to apply to participate. Companies should be prepared to work towards validating and scaling their technology with Tennessee farmers. They must have free and clear access to their intellectual property and should be prepared to address and refine the following:

• Rough overview of a business plan

• Rough market analysis

• Financial model

• Company slide deck

• Executive summary

MENTORS

We are seeking the following types of mentors:

• EIR: (Entrepreneur In Residence) Former or current CEO or C-level executive.

• Domain Expert - Deep subject-matter expertise in agriculture, marketing, finance, regulation, etc.

The time commitment is approximately 1-5 hours per week but can be flexible based on a mentor’s availability.