As an industry-led non-profit, EMILI is in a unique position to provide innovators with access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices. We work collaboratively with producers, industry, investors, and innovators to grow a sustainable, economically resilient agriculture industry.
Scroll through the highlights reel below to read some of the ways that EMILI’s work is driving agriculture innovation.
EMILI collaborates on more than 30 on-farm projects each year to provide innovators across industry and academia with access to leading-edge equipment, technology, and production practices to increase productivity, sustainability, and profitability across the agriculture and agri-food sector.
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Since 2024, EMILI’s connections to agtech-related VC funds and the support we provide innovators has attracted over $27 million in private sector investment. Events such as Innovation Demo Day showcase cutting edge agtech and connect innovators, funders, and investors to make vital connections and attract investment.
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Since 2023, EMILI has engaged 2,132 participants in training and knowledge transfer through an annual, conference and on-farm events such as Producer Day, Innovation Demo Day, and EMILI Field Day.
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