Seed Funding Challenge

2025 Seed Funding Challenge
Everything you need to apply.
Below are tools and links to help you prepare for the Seed Funding Challenge—whether you’re just getting started or finalizing your pitch.
SpringBoard 2025
Springboard 2025, hosted by Distillery Labs in Peoria, Illinois, brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and ag industry leaders for two days of big ideas and bold solutions.
The event focused on advancing soy-based and bio-derived products beyond food, with sessions aimed at building connections, accelerating innovation, and turning concepts into commercial success. A standout moment was the Seed Funding Challenge, where participants pitched creative, ag-based solutions for a chance at startup funding. The energy was high, the ideas were fresh, and the collaboration was real.
Challenge Winners
2025 Winners Coming Soon…
The winners of the 2025 Seed Funding Challenge will be announced soon! Stay tuned as we finalize this year’s selections and prepare to feature the innovative ideas that stood out. Full details, profiles, and project highlights will be available here once announced—check back for updates and get inspired by the next generation of ag innovation.

Snapshots of Innovation: SpringBoard 2025








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