The Yield Lab Institute (YLI) is an agrifood think tank and 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting and advancing global agtech startups, entrepreneurs and ecosystems. YLI focuses its work in three strategic pillars: open innovation, thought leadership and global ecosystem connectivity. Our current programs include: H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech and Cultivar.
Headquartered in St. Louis, YLI is the non-profit affiliate of The Yield Lab Group, a family of global venture capital funds in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific investing in early stage agtech companies.
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HARVEST AgTech is a global innovation platform that accelerates breakthrough technologies for agriculture and food systems. Led by YLI and building on the legacy of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), HARVEST connects selected startups with world-class research institutions and industry partners to validate and scale solutions that strengthen food security, sustainability, and farm resilience.
Cultivar is a global strategic initiative designed bridge the Americas through innovation. Cultivar's mission is to connect and synchronize the world’s most advanced AgTech, Fintech, and Geospatial ecosystems. By fostering cross-border collaboration, we catalyze the flow of investment, intelligence, and scalable technology across the entire value chain.
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing agrifood systems to sustainably feed the world. Our vision is to build and support regionally rooted, globally connected innovation ecosystems, fostering collaboration and accelerating solutions across the global agricultural landscape.
Organization name
Yield Lab Institute
Tax id (EIN)
82-2282693
Mission/Purpose
Community Improvement/Economic Development, Environment, Food Insecurity/Access, Hunger, Nutrition, International, STEM, Other
Operating Budget
Small: $250,001 - $1,000,000
Audiences Served
General Public
Address
1001 N Warson Road, Suite 200 c/o 39 North AgTech Innovation District