Radicle Growth, a food- and ag-focused venture capital firm, announced the launch of the Radicle Corn Challenge sponsored by US Corn Farmers, a global call for startups developing technologies that create new, durable demand for corn through innovative products, materials and value chains. The challenge will invest a total of $1.75 million in selected companies and is supported by 12 leading U.S. corn grower organizations, including the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. The Radicle Corn Challenge is designed to support startups that are building new uses for corn by helping unlock additional sources of demand across industrial, material, chemical and fuel applications. Investment decisions will be made following a comprehensive due diligence process, with selected winners announced at the Bio Innovations North America conference on Sept. 9 in Omaha. To learn more or apply, visit the Radicle Corn Challenge webpage.
