Transforming the way the world grows.
Agriculture
North Carolina is a place where agricultural tradition and 21st century science meet to create unmatched research and business opportunities.
Here, virtually any ag tech company, researcher, investor or holder of intellectual property will find unique opportunities for transforming ideas into products.
This is evident in our 100+ ag tech companies and hundreds of world-class ag tech scientists, including global thought leaders working in our colleges and universities.
100+ companies
in ag tech
9,000
employees
5 of 6
top global ag tech companies
18
research stations
2
land grant universities
$86B
ag economy
Agriculture News & Events
Agriculture Sector Development Programs
NCBiotech's Agriculture Sector Development team is guided by an Advisory Council comprised of 16-20 leaders in the agriculture industry and education.
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Crop, Animal and Food Tech Showcase
Annual event to connect entrepreneurs, investors, tech scouts and others. The event facilitates partnerships and deal flow, and also inspires researchers to commercialize their most promising results.
View past Showcase Highlights: 2018 │2016 │2015 │2014 │2013 │2012
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Ag Biotech Summit
Event held every two years to engage the agriculture and life science communities, addressing key topics such as emerging technologies, research innovation, technology commercialization, regulation, policy, public acceptance, agricultural production and ag tech products.
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Ag Tech Professional Forums
Annual event series for industry leaders and professionals to learn about North Carolina's diverse ag tech resources. Each includes a short program of speakers followed by a networking reception.
2019 Forums: February 20 │April 17 │June 19 │September 18 │November 13
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Crop Commercialization Program
Project convening partners to conduct research including trait identification, development, grower engagement and market introduction to improve and commercialize vegetable, fruit and feed crops in North Carolina.
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NCBiotech Economic Growth Report
Semi-annual report providing an economic growth snapshot of the ag tech industry in North Carolina. The report uses January 2010 as a baseline to chart the state's ag tech company and technology developments.
Many people and groups like the Biotech Center helped us prove our concept so we could attract our first venture capital investment more than three years ago.
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Ag Tech companies in NC
More than 100 ag tech companies are operating across the state of North Carolina. They include:
For questions or more information, contact:
Michelle VonCannon
Agriculture Program and Event Manager
919-549-8858
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michelle_voncannon@ncbiotech.org