Cultivating agricultural
innovation in Kentucky

Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp is helping cultivate an innovation ecosystem for entrepreneurs and startups in the agricultural sector. 

Launched in 2022, Bluegrass AgTech serves as a partnership of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, and Alltech. 

By connecting our agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs with both public and private funding sources and incentives, we believe we can help transform Kentucky into the agricultural technology capital of the United States. The results will yield new agri-food and agri-business companies, boosting our economy and unlocking a more affordable, nutritious and environmentally sustainable food future for Kentucky and beyond.

Apply for a
Challenge Grant

Grants are available to startup businesses with ag technologies, products or services.

Apply for a
Challenge Grant

Grants are available to startup businesses with ag technologies, products or services.

Our Focus Areas

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Future-Proof
Animal Protein

Building a protein-secure future for the world’s growing population

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Food is
Health

Addressing health needs through affordable and accessible nutrition

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Sustainable Food
Systems

Driving diverse and sustainable agriculture ecosystems

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Solutions for
mid-size farming

Customizing technologies to support mid-sized farms

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Kentucky
Traditions

Leveraging Kentucky’s equine, food and beverage expertise

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Kentucky
Traditions

Leveraging Kentucky’s established equine, food and beverage expertise

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Partners

Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp is an initiative of these Kentucky civic, educational and business leaders:

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