IICA’s Digital Agriculture Week

Startup Opportunity

Deadline: 01/07/2024

Introduction

AgTech startups from the Americas with ready-to-use digital solutions (not ideas or prototypes) are invited to apply to participate in Digital Agriculture Week (DAW).  

Who can apply?

  • IICA will bring together an ideal panel of judges comprised of leading figures from different sectors, who will select the 15 AgTechs that will participate in DAW in person at IICA Headquarters (Costa Rica).

  • The startups will be selected based on the potential of their digital solutions to improve the production, sustainability and inclusion of agrifood systems. 

  • This edition will prioritize digital solutions that directly contribute to food security, prevent and mitigate the impact of extreme climate events (especially droughts) and water management. 

  • Similarly, those led by women will be received with special interest. However, these will not be exclusive criteria. 

  • The call will be open from May 13th to July 1st. 

  • Only agtechs originated in countries of the Americas will be considered.

Awards or Benefits

The selected startups will travel to Costa Rica to participate in DAW, with all expenses paid.

Main Organizers or Sponsors

IICA