The intersection of shifting climate patterns and global food security demands a swift transformation in how we manage our agricultural ecosystems. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and resource scarcity present pressing challenges to farmers and food distributors alike. In response, the AGRInnova II Program has officially launched its call for applications, aiming to build a bridge between urgent regional needs and world-class technological solutions.
This initiative offers a powerful pathway for established partnerships to validate, deploy, and scale climate-smart solutions where they are needed most. By combining local operational infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, the program seeks to build a more resilient agricultural sector.
Why This Initiative Matters
Agriculture serves as the economic backbone for communities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, yet the region is uniquely vulnerable to climate-triggered disruptions. Agribusinesses face a complex balancing act: they must scale up production to feed growing populations while simultaneously shrinking their environmental footprint and adapting to extreme weather events.
While innovative solutions exist, the road to adopting new technology is often blocked by risk, capital constraints, and knowledge gaps. AGRInnova II steps into this gap. By lowering the financial barriers to entry, the program accelerates the transition from theoretical planning to real-world field deployment. This initiative is about proving that sustainable practices can actively enhance commercial profitability, ensuring long-term food security and safeguarding vital natural resources.
Eligibility Criteria
To build a strong foundation for success, the program targets mature, action-oriented collaborations. Prospective applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for selection:
Dual-Region Partnership: The application must be a joint submission featuring an agribusiness actively operating in Latin America or the Caribbean, paired alongside an innovative Israeli climate-smart technology provider.
Operational Readiness: Partnerships must be pilot-ready, meaning they have already clearly identified a specific, localized agricultural challenge and have mapped out a tailored technological solution to address it.
Structured Execution Plan: Teams must present a cohesive pilot project plan complete with clear implementation timelines, designated roles, operational milestones, and defined key performance indicators.
Co-Investment Capacity: Applicants must demonstrate a formal commitment to the project, which includes the capacity to cover a minority portion of the total pilot costs through cash or in-kind contributions.
Program Benefits
Selected partnerships gain access to a comprehensive ecosystem of support designed to de-risk and supercharge their pilot implementations:
Substantial Risk Mitigation: Capital grants dramatically lower the financial risk of testing unproven technologies in new environments, funding the vast majority of the pilot framework.
Targeted Productivity Gains: Agribusinesses unlock direct pathways to maximize crop yields, protect assets through early pest and disease detection, and integrate advanced automation and farm digitalization.
Enhanced Resource Efficiency: Partners receive the tools necessary to optimize critical inputs, resulting in reduced water usage, minimized energy footprints, and healthier soil profiles.
Ecosystem Exposure: Beyond funding, participating organizations gain valuable visibility and connection opportunities across a massive global network of institutional investors, agricultural experts, and development professionals.
Moving Forward
The initiative targets key themes divided between boosting immediate field productivity and securing long-term operational sustainability. Eligible teams are encouraged to finalize their joint proposals and submit their implementation blueprints ahead of the upcoming review cycles.
Detailed guidelines, technical requirements, and the application portal can be accessed through the official platform at growingil.org/agrinnova-ii.