Upstream selected for the AgLaunch365 2024 cohort.

COMPANY MILESTONE

Upstream was selected for the 2024 cohort in late 2023, and AgLaunch publicly announced the cohort in January 2024.

Program details

  • Cohort: AgLaunch365 2024

  • Focus: Farmer-led validation

  • Public announcement: January 2024

Read the AgLaunch announcement

Upstream Biotechnology was selected for the AgLaunch365 2024 cohort, a leading program supporting agricultural technologies with the potential to transform food production. The selection recognized Upstream's work developing next-generation seed traits that help crops withstand disease and environmental stress.

Participation in AgLaunch365 created opportunities to collaborate with growers, industry experts, and agricultural partners. Through farmer-led validation, market insight, and strategic support, the program helps accelerate the development and adoption of technologies addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture.

For Upstream, this milestone supported the continued development of the SwitchBlade platform. By enabling crops to produce protective proteins when needed, the company aims to improve resilience, protect yields, and contribute to a more sustainable and secure food system.

External coverage

AgLaunch's official announcement lists Upstream Biotechnology among the ten companies selected for the 2024 AgLaunch365 cohort.

Read the AgLaunch365 2024 cohort announcement

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