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Hempitecture, a $500k #GrowNY winner, offers the most sustainable plant-based insulating building materials on the planet. ?? After raising $9.5 million from the Department of Energy and New York State Energy & Research Development Authority, the company is raising equity crowdfunding to expand their manufacturing capabilities, develop their supply chain, and finalize their product offerings. ?? To invest in Hempitecture, visit their Wefunder fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/gs5Cgf4

?? Applications for the 2025 #GrowNY competition are now open. We’re looking for innovative food and ag startups to compete in the competition’s seventh year — a $1 million grand prize is up for grabs! Visit grow-ny.com to apply today.

?? Calling all food, beverage, and agriculture innovators! ? Applications for Year 7 of the #GrowNY competition open TOMORROW, March 1! Join a community of visionaries translating research and discovery into brilliant in-demand solutions. Learn more at bit.ly/GrowNY-Competition.

Have questions about the #GrowNY application process? Get a jump-start on the competition and register for our first virtual information session on March 3. Take the next step toward advancing your startup today: bit.ly/GrowNY-InfoSess25

How can we scale sustainable farming practices to meet growing food demands while ensuring equity in our food systems and mitigating climate change? Watch industry leaders tackle these critical questions in the 2024 #GrowNY Summit panel, “Scaling Sustainable Farming.” Featuring insights from: Dr. Jenny Kao-Kniffin, Cornell CALS Mike Kreher, Kreher Family Farms Karli Miller-Hornick, Head & Heal Alex Pate, Foodshed Capital Watch the full panel discussion: https://lnkd.in/gem6mz-Z

What makes the #GrowNY region ideal for food and agricultural innovation? It's the convergence of natural resources, infrastructure, and human capital. The Grow-NY region brings together abundant freshwater resources, state-of-the-art R&D facilities, and vast agricultural testing grounds. ?? Our agricultural employment has grown by 25.4% over the last decade, supported by a robust workforce of over 16,500 food and beverage manufacturing professionals. This combination creates an unparalleled ecosystem for agricultural innovation. For startups looking to scale their operations, our region offers not just space to grow, but the expertise and infrastructure to succeed. Learn more at grow-ny.com/region.

Being a finalist in the #GrowNY competition means more than competing for $3 million in prizes—it’s about setting your business up for long-term success. Here’s what finalists receive: ? One-on-one mentorship with experienced food and ag entrepreneurs ? A fully funded, 3-day business development trip to the region ? Introductions to key industry players ? Marketing and media support to promote your brand ?? Take your food and ag startup to the next level with hands-on support that fuels growth. Applications for Year 7 open March 1: grow-ny.com

Congratulations to 2024 #GrowNY winner PureNanoTech Inc. on its latest grant award. The clean energy innovator has been selected as one of 11 startups to receive funding through New Jersey's Pilot Clean Tech Demonstration Grant Program. This recognition highlights the company’s groundbreaking membrane nanobubble technology solutions that maximize irrigation performance and optimize energy usage in the agriculture, pond and lake restoration, wastewater treatment, and disinfection industries. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hT9lFb

Discover how on-farm research and cross-sector collaboration are shaping the future of sustainable dairy in the 2024 #GrowNY Summit panel, “Tackling On-Farm R&D Needs for Net Zero Dairies by 2050.” Featuring insights from: Dr. Benjamin Houlton, Ronald P. Lynch Dean of Cornell CALS Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin, Executive Director of FFAR Cathy Young, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture Watch the full panel discussion: https://lnkd.in/gvqVFN6s

With the world’s food production needs set to double by 2050, the #GrowNY region is positioning itself as a global hub for food and agricultural innovation, providing the infrastructure, support, and a thriving ecosystem that startups need to develop world-changing solutions focused on: ?? Farm automation and robotics ?? Climate adaptation strategies ??? Novel crop protection solutions ?? Supply chain localization ?? Sustainable farming practices Dive deeper into what the Grow-NY region has to offer at grow-ny.com/region.