THE FOOD + AG TECH ACCELERATOR

TERRA is a first-of-its-kind program bringing together the industry’s most disruptive startups and progressive corporations to fuel cross-industry innovation and set a new standard for food and agriculture. Unlike other accelerator programs, this program is designed to be an ongoing innovation platform that will result in a continuous stream of commercially viable solutions. Combining RocketSpace’s global tech ecosystem and startup network with Rabobank’s food and agribusiness leadership and expertise, TERRA’s unique model will provide startups with the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our corporate partners in a dedicated product validation program.

Attracts the Best Startups

Proactive outreach, a multiple corporate model, and no equity requirements generate greater interest in the program among a higher caliber of startups.

Corporate-Driven Program

Our program is designed with the corporate needs in mind – from crafting strategy and tech themes, to identifying startup selection criteria, to the pilot designs for each cohort.

Embedded Pilot Testing

A product validation phase helps advance corporate-startup partnerships. Participating corporations are able to design and test new startup technologies for their business.

Unbiased + Independent Partners

Partnerships formed with industry organizations to provide support, coaching and resources to participating startups during the program. Partnerships include access to a commercial kitchen.

Unparalleled Benefits

• Gain brand and product exposure
• Validate your product through pilot testing with the corporate collaborators
• Zero equity requirements
• Work on the San Francisco RocketSpace campus
• Access to a commercial kitchen  

Minimum Requirements

• Seed funded startups preferred
• Product in market or ready to launch
• Connection to growth sectors
• Some travel required