Fargo, ND – Grand Farm is excited to announce that it has been awarded a Stage Two grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). This significant funding will enable Grand Farm to further expand its efforts to support innovative AgTech startups and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
With the support of the GAFC Stage Two grant, Grand Farm will collaborate with nationwide partners [AgLaunch, University of Georgia, University of North Dakota, Colorado State University, gener8tor, and the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network] to create transformative opportunities for underserved and underrepresented founders. By providing access to training, capital, technology validation, and commercialization support, Grand Farm aims to empower entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to market and address critical challenges in agriculture.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this prestigious GAFC Stage Two grant,” said John Mann, Grand Farm Startup Ecosystem Program Manager. “This funding will allow us to scale our programs and reach even more aspiring entrepreneurs. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we are committed to driving innovation in agriculture.”
The GAFC Stage Two grant builds upon Grand Farm’s previous success in the competition, having been awarded a Stage One grant earlier this year. This recognition underscores Grand Farm’s dedication to nurturing a collaborative national innovation ecosystem and advancing STEM-based entrepreneurship.
