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Accelerate Your AgTech Innovation with Rouge Ventures
Join the Rouge AgTech Accelerator Startup Program and transform your startup into a global leader in agricultural technology.
Our program empowers innovators to solve the world’s most pressing food and agriculture challenges.
Our program empowers innovators to solve the world’s most pressing food and agriculture challenges.
What is the ONE critical pain point for AgTech startups?
Credibility.
Many startups lack the resources to test their innovations on a real farm.
Farm owners do not want to risk ruining their crops.
Business clients lack trust in a farm technology that has not been tested in a real working environment.
Investors will not provide any funding unless the above criteria are met.
It's a vicious cycle that every AgTech startups need to break out.
Many startups lack the resources to test their innovations on a real farm.
Farm owners do not want to risk ruining their crops.
Business clients lack trust in a farm technology that has not been tested in a real working environment.
Investors will not provide any funding unless the above criteria are met.
It's a vicious cycle that every AgTech startups need to break out.
What is the Agtech Accelerator Startup Program?
Rouge Ventures' Agtech Accelerator is an ecosystem platform to help global Agtech startups to test and showcase to stakeholders in a real farmland environment, located in Thailand.
We invite suitable agriculture tech companies from around the world to join our Startup Program to be able to address the most critical pain point, and have a chance to showcase to the world to gain important live testing and credibility for business clients and investors.
We invite suitable agriculture tech companies from around the world to join our Startup Program to be able to address the most critical pain point, and have a chance to showcase to the world to gain important live testing and credibility for business clients and investors.
What the Startup Program offers
A REAL Farm Environment
Our self-owned rice farmland environment allows agtech companies to test and demo in practical real sites instead of a lab
Our self-owned rice farmland environment allows agtech companies to test and demo in practical real sites instead of a lab
Invaluable Asian Crop Data
Startups can collect critical climate & farming data in a real Asian region.
Startups can collect critical climate & farming data in a real Asian region.
World's #1 Crop Operations Practices
Thailand is the world's top rice exporter. Especially great for rice related technologies, AgTech startups can learn the best operational practices to further enhance their solutions for better relevancy.
Thailand is the world's top rice exporter. Especially great for rice related technologies, AgTech startups can learn the best operational practices to further enhance their solutions for better relevancy.
Expert Mentorship
Work closely with industry leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and technical experts to refine your business strategy and technology.
Work closely with industry leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and technical experts to refine your business strategy and technology.
Business Clients Deals
International corporations will be invited to check out possible agtech solutions for their own use.
International corporations will be invited to check out possible agtech solutions for their own use.
Investor Funding
We will invite suitable sustainability/tech investors who are keen to invest in proven solutions.
We will invite suitable sustainability/tech investors who are keen to invest in proven solutions.
Global Networking
Networking in the agriculture industry is difficult, especially in the international sense, due to its unique and localized nature. Connect with our extensive network of farmers, corporations, and research institutions to pilot and scale your solutions.
Networking in the agriculture industry is difficult, especially in the international sense, due to its unique and localized nature. Connect with our extensive network of farmers, corporations, and research institutions to pilot and scale your solutions.
Public & Government Exposure
The venture capital driven Agtech Accelerator is a first of its kind, hence it attracts the attention of press media and government support.
The venture capital driven Agtech Accelerator is a first of its kind, hence it attracts the attention of press media and government support.
Free joining of Startup Program
Successfully selected companies will be able to enjoy the program for FREE. There are no hidden costs and all deals/sales info will be detailed in our joining agreement. This gives companies breathing room to be fully immersed in the actual business itself.
Successfully selected companies will be able to enjoy the program for FREE. There are no hidden costs and all deals/sales info will be detailed in our joining agreement. This gives companies breathing room to be fully immersed in the actual business itself.
The Location: Lum Lam Chi, Ban Khwao District, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
Thailand is the global capital for rice farming. The site comprises of 4 plots of rice farms with a combined approx total of 86,000 suqare meters. This provides significant climate, crop, and farm data, invaluable to any sustainability innovation companies with critical Asian regional data and which can be applied and scalable to other areas in APAC or to the world.
Google Earth Link: https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1tZUB_fdxzFGC3C5EBrfiw6FH6bgF2aX9?usp=sharing
Videos & photos of the farmland
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Who should apply?
We’re looking for passionate AgTech startups with innovative solutions in areas such as:
- Precision agriculture and IoT
- Sustainable farming and soil health
- Food supply chain optimization
- Climate-resilient technologies
- Other new innovations
Ready to Transform Agriculture?
Submit Your Application: Complete our online form with details about your startup and work.
Interview: Shortlisted companies will meet with our selection committee.
Selected startups will join for free. Take your company to the next level
Interview: Shortlisted companies will meet with our selection committee.
Selected startups will join for free. Take your company to the next level
AgTech Companies in Residence
Current global innovation companies under testing at the site.
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FAQs (For Agtech companies)
Rouge Agtech Accelerator FAQs for startups (Jan 15, 2026)
Q1) What types of agtech solutions can be tested at your farm?
We support testing for a wide range of agtech solutions, including precision agriculture tools, crop monitoring systems, satellite imagery, soil health technologies, water management systems, IoT devices, robotics, and sustainable farming innovations. Other technologies may be considered upon discussion, subject to compatibility with our strategy.
Q2) What are the costs for startups participating in the program?
Participation in the Rouge Agtech Accelerator is free, pending our review of your technology’s suitability. This includes access to our farm, facilities, and networking opportunities with investors, corporates, press, and government entities. Startups are responsible for their own logistics, travel, accommodation, and equipment costs.
Q3) What makes your farm unique compared to other agtech testing facilities?
Our 8.6-hectare rice farm in Thailand offers a real-world agricultural environment, ideal for testing under diverse conditions. As a venture capital firm, we provide direct access to investors and industry experts, along with tailored support services like agronomic expertise and data analysis. This combination of practical testing grounds and investment-focused support sets us apart.
Q4) Will you claim ownership of our agtech solutions or intellectual property?
No. Your intellectual property and solutions remain entirely yours. We provide the testing environment and ecosystem, but you retain full ownership and can remove your technology at any time.
Q5) How soon can startups expect funding after testing?
Funding depends on investor interest, market conditions, and your solution’s performance during testing. Successful testing on our farm increases visibility to our investor network, but timelines vary based on external factors. We facilitate connections but cannot guarantee funding.
Q6) What is the size and setup of your farm?
Our farm spans 8.6 hectares (86,000 square meters) across four plots, primarily used for rice farming. It includes basic farming infrastructure, such as irrigation and storage. Startups typically provide their own proprietary equipment, but we offer logistical and technical support for setup.
Q7) How long can startups test their technology at your farm?
Testing durations are flexible, typically ranging from a few weeks for short trials to two years for extensive projects. We tailor timelines to your technology’s needs and project goals, finalized during the planning phase.
Q8) Are international startups eligible to participate?
Yes, we welcome international startups. While Thai startups face simpler regulations, we assist international participants in navigating Thai regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
Q9) What support services do you provide during testing?
We offer technical assistance, data collection and analysis, and logistical support. We also guide startups on experimental design and facilitate connections with investors and industry partners.
Q10) What regulations or permits are required for testing?
We manage all necessary permits and regulatory requirements for testing on our farm. Startups must provide detailed technology specifications, and we will guide you through the compliance process. To preserve soil health and contamination, there will be specific rules you will have to follow, especially the avoidance of tilling, soil fertilisers, planting, chemicals, etc that may adversely damage the soil long term.
Q11) Can startups showcase their solutions to investors at the farm?
Yes, we host regular demo days and events where startups can present their solutions to investors, industry stakeholders, and potential clients, providing valuable exposure and networking opportunities.
Q12) How do startups apply or schedule a farm visit?
Apply or schedule a visit via our website at www.rougevc.com/agtech-accelerator. We’ll provide application details and collaborate to design a testing plan tailored to your needs.
Q13) What happens after testing is complete?
Post-testing, we provide a detailed performance report validating your technology. We also facilitate connections with investors, partners, and customers to support commercialization, supplemented by case studies and showcasing opportunities to boost visibility.
Q14) Do you offer promotional opportunities for successful startups?
Yes, we promote successful startups through our website, social media, press releases, and industry events, helping you gain visibility and attract investors or customers.
Q15) What is the application and onboarding process?
Yes, we offer mentorship from industry experts, and venture capital professionals to guide startups on technical development, business strategy, and investor pitching.
Q19) Can startups collaborate with each other at the farm?
Yes, we encourage collaboration among startups in our program. Our events and shared facilities foster networking and potential partnerships to enhance innovation.
Q20) What are the expectations for startups during the program?
Startups are expected to actively participate in testing, provide necessary equipment, share technology details for regulatory compliance, and engage in networking and demo opportunities. We expect professionalism and commitment to achieving testing goals.
Q1) What types of agtech solutions can be tested at your farm?
We support testing for a wide range of agtech solutions, including precision agriculture tools, crop monitoring systems, satellite imagery, soil health technologies, water management systems, IoT devices, robotics, and sustainable farming innovations. Other technologies may be considered upon discussion, subject to compatibility with our strategy.
Q2) What are the costs for startups participating in the program?
Participation in the Rouge Agtech Accelerator is free, pending our review of your technology’s suitability. This includes access to our farm, facilities, and networking opportunities with investors, corporates, press, and government entities. Startups are responsible for their own logistics, travel, accommodation, and equipment costs.
Q3) What makes your farm unique compared to other agtech testing facilities?
Our 8.6-hectare rice farm in Thailand offers a real-world agricultural environment, ideal for testing under diverse conditions. As a venture capital firm, we provide direct access to investors and industry experts, along with tailored support services like agronomic expertise and data analysis. This combination of practical testing grounds and investment-focused support sets us apart.
Q4) Will you claim ownership of our agtech solutions or intellectual property?
No. Your intellectual property and solutions remain entirely yours. We provide the testing environment and ecosystem, but you retain full ownership and can remove your technology at any time.
Q5) How soon can startups expect funding after testing?
Funding depends on investor interest, market conditions, and your solution’s performance during testing. Successful testing on our farm increases visibility to our investor network, but timelines vary based on external factors. We facilitate connections but cannot guarantee funding.
Q6) What is the size and setup of your farm?
Our farm spans 8.6 hectares (86,000 square meters) across four plots, primarily used for rice farming. It includes basic farming infrastructure, such as irrigation and storage. Startups typically provide their own proprietary equipment, but we offer logistical and technical support for setup.
Q7) How long can startups test their technology at your farm?
Testing durations are flexible, typically ranging from a few weeks for short trials to two years for extensive projects. We tailor timelines to your technology’s needs and project goals, finalized during the planning phase.
Q8) Are international startups eligible to participate?
Yes, we welcome international startups. While Thai startups face simpler regulations, we assist international participants in navigating Thai regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
Q9) What support services do you provide during testing?
We offer technical assistance, data collection and analysis, and logistical support. We also guide startups on experimental design and facilitate connections with investors and industry partners.
Q10) What regulations or permits are required for testing?
We manage all necessary permits and regulatory requirements for testing on our farm. Startups must provide detailed technology specifications, and we will guide you through the compliance process. To preserve soil health and contamination, there will be specific rules you will have to follow, especially the avoidance of tilling, soil fertilisers, planting, chemicals, etc that may adversely damage the soil long term.
Q11) Can startups showcase their solutions to investors at the farm?
Yes, we host regular demo days and events where startups can present their solutions to investors, industry stakeholders, and potential clients, providing valuable exposure and networking opportunities.
Q12) How do startups apply or schedule a farm visit?
Apply or schedule a visit via our website at www.rougevc.com/agtech-accelerator. We’ll provide application details and collaborate to design a testing plan tailored to your needs.
Q13) What happens after testing is complete?
Post-testing, we provide a detailed performance report validating your technology. We also facilitate connections with investors, partners, and customers to support commercialization, supplemented by case studies and showcasing opportunities to boost visibility.
Q14) Do you offer promotional opportunities for successful startups?
Yes, we promote successful startups through our website, social media, press releases, and industry events, helping you gain visibility and attract investors or customers.
Q15) What is the application and onboarding process?
- Application Review: We evaluate your technology’s suitability for our farm.
- Pitch Deck & Due Diligence: We review your pitch deck and company details.
- Initial Meeting: We discuss your goals and requirements.
- Follow-Up: Additional questions or calls as needed.
- Terms Negotiation: We finalize testing parameters and responsibilities.
- Testing & Duration Planning: We structure the testing framework and timeline.
- Logistical Planning: We assist with equipment transport and setup.
- Testing Phase: Your solution is deployed and monitored on our farm.
Yes, we offer mentorship from industry experts, and venture capital professionals to guide startups on technical development, business strategy, and investor pitching.
Q19) Can startups collaborate with each other at the farm?
Yes, we encourage collaboration among startups in our program. Our events and shared facilities foster networking and potential partnerships to enhance innovation.
Q20) What are the expectations for startups during the program?
Startups are expected to actively participate in testing, provide necessary equipment, share technology details for regulatory compliance, and engage in networking and demo opportunities. We expect professionalism and commitment to achieving testing goals.
Partnerships with fellow organizations & accelerators
We welcome partnerships with fellow international agriculture related venture capital firms, accelerators, associations, university offices, etc.
Take a look at our current partners here: https://www.rougevc.com/partners
Such partners benefit by:
- Able to refer their own related portfolio companies to our real farm for real world testing as a preferred priority. Most companies do not actually own a farm hence this is a unique opportunity.
- Show value added service to their portfolio companies and better exposure for future recruitment
- Enhanced exposure to real world investors and business clients to be referred to their portfolio companies
If you are interested in this partnership, please email to [email protected] with email subject: "Agtech Accelerator Partnership"
Take a look at our current partners here: https://www.rougevc.com/partners
Such partners benefit by:
- Able to refer their own related portfolio companies to our real farm for real world testing as a preferred priority. Most companies do not actually own a farm hence this is a unique opportunity.
- Show value added service to their portfolio companies and better exposure for future recruitment
- Enhanced exposure to real world investors and business clients to be referred to their portfolio companies
If you are interested in this partnership, please email to [email protected] with email subject: "Agtech Accelerator Partnership"
