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High-growth food and agriculture startups from across the globe will compete to win up to $1 million

Grow-NY Resource Center

Congratulations on becoming a mentor/finalist in the 2025 Grow-NY Food & Ag Competition. We are excited to see you through to the final pitch competition for a finalist team’s chance to win up to $1 million.

This Resource Center will help you find information about the competition, including details on the Summit and Awards Ceremony, as well as business development resources.

Grow- NY Food & Ag Summit 2025
November 12-13, 2025
at
Hotel Canandaigua, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, New York, 14424, USA

To make comments, suggestions, or ask a question, contact: [email protected]

Competition Timeline

Mentors

Resources for Grow-NY Mentors

  • Weekly Report Submission
  • Judge Summary Report – Find the link in your Week 9 email!
  • Regional Resource Guide – Find the link in your weekly email!
  • Regional Visit Details and Expectations
  • Regional Contacts Meeting Tracker Tool
  • Schedule Your Post-Summit 1:1 Feedback Meeting (FOR MENTORS ONLY)
  • Mentor Bios
  • Finance Guidelines
  • Travel Reimbursement Form
  • Mentor Kickoff Event Slide Deck
  • Mentor Post Summit Debrief Recording

Finalists

Resources for Grow-NY Finalists

  • Exhibitor Guidelines for Grow-NY Finalists
  • Submit Your Ecosystem Expo Kiosk Video
  • Finalist Sampling Guidelines for Judging
  • Submit your Finalist Sampling Form and COI
  • Finalist Sampling Shipment Form
  • Past Grow-NY Regional Expo Videos
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Judging Criteria
  • Judging Rubric
  • Audience Choice Award Outline
  • Mentor Bios
  • Investment Agreement 101 for Grow-NY Finalists
  • Schedule Post Summit 1:1 Judge Feedback Meeting (FOR FINALISTS ONLY)
  • Biz Dev Webinar Recordings – Find the links in your email!

Summit and Ecosystem Expo

FAQs

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