Midwest Entrepreneurship

GENVAX TECHNOLOGIES ACCEPTED TO AG STARTUP ENGINE PORTFOLIO: FUNDS TO SUPPORT WORK ON AFRICAN SWINE

Genvax Technologies Accepted into Ag Startup Engine. Initial Investment to support African Swine Fever vaccine development.

Northwest Bank Becomes Silver Planter Sponsor

Northwest Bank is a family owned bank based in Spencer, Iowa, and have recently opened a location in Ames.

PRESS: Oasis Becomes Silver Planter Sponsor of Ag Startup Engine

Oasis is a leading PEO that provides HR solutions to businesses to outsource complex HR administration activities.

Davis Brown Law Firm Becomes Golden Grade Sponsor to Ag Startup Engine

AMES, Iowa, February 16, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine (ASE), at the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, announced that it is welcoming...

Ag Startup Engine Secures Program and Investment Funding for Five Years

February 9th, 2021 – Ag Startup Engine, located in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, announced they have increased their...

PRESS: Farm Credit Services of America become Golden Grade Sponsor of Ag Startup Engine

ASE has had the pleasure of working with FCSAmerica on several agriculture startup pitch competitions. We’re grateful for their support.

PRESS: LWBJ Becomes Platinum Sponsor to Ag Startup Engine

AMES, Iowa, July 13, 2020 – Ag Startup Engine (ASE), at the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, announced that it is welcoming...

PRESS: Beck's Become First Silver Planter Sponsor to Ag Startup Engine

Beck's is the largest family-owned, retail seed company in the U.S., and is excited to support ASE’s efforts in financing and mentorship.

Exit: Dane Kuper and Dustin Balsley of Performance Livestock Analytics

We didn’t look at competitive software and try to add 10 percent more functionality or usability. We started with a blank slate.

McKee, Voorhees & Sease becomes the first Golden Grade Sponsor to Ag Startup Engine

MVS is a Des Moines Intellectual Property boutique law firm specializing in procurement and enforcement of patents, trademarks & copyrights.

The Midwest Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges

We launched the Ag Startup Engine to fill a gap in funding and mentoring agtech startups in Iowa.