The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator
The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator Powered by gener8tor invests up to $100K in ten high-growth startups per year (cohorts of five) working at the forefront of agriculture innovation
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About the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator Powered by gener8tor
The HudsonAlpha AgTech Powered by gener8tor leverages HudsonAlpha’s deep experience in agriscience; specifically agriculture genomics, plant breeding and crop diversity; with gener8tor’s national network of mentors and investors, and Huntsville’s innate strengths as a technology hub. The program invests in the best and brightest startups tackling the challenges of sustainably feeding and powering a growing planet.
See the latest gener8tor Investment Accelerator statistics here.
Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world and innovating in any area of agriculture.
Each startup receives a cash investment of $100K, office space and access to gener8tor’s global network of mentors and investors.
Investment
$50,000 for 5% of the Common Equity (Required to Participate); $50,000 Convertible Note (Optional) for $100,000 Total Initial Investment.
Cohort Programming
Weekly cohort programming featuring topics including understanding market size, choosing a revenue model, and how to pitch investors.
$1M+ in Deals & Perks
Amazing deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft.
Mentorship, Coaching & One-on-One Meetings
Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings. One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors.
Office Space
Participants will be a part of the HudsonAlpha ecosystem and have access to the state-of-the-art facilities across the 152-acre biotech campus. Companies will also have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with HudsonAlpha scientists.
Huntsville Ecosystem
Huntsville is home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command, the University of Alabama-Hunstville, Alabama A&M University, Oakwood University and the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. Each serves as a magnet for top engineering and technology talent. Accelerator participants will be steeped in the rich ecosystem of mentors and technologists of the Rocket City.
Become a Mentor
Mentors are crucial to the success of HudsonAlpha AgTech. Once per week during the program, we invite a mentors to "speed network" with each of the participating startups over a two-hour session. There will be opportunities to mentor in-person or virtually so the teams can benefit from your expertise regardless of where you are located.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out the interest form below.
Thank You to Our Partners
Meet the Team
Christopher Udall
Managing Director
HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have more questions about our HudsonAlpha AgTech program? Browse our most frequently asked questions and answers here.
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Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world and innovating in any area of agriculture.
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You are expected to relocate to Huntsville, AL for the duration of the program, in order to take full advantage of the cohort-based programming and the strength of the local ecosystem.
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Startups must participate in-person.
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Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment in return for 7.5% equity in your company using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
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