Maryland Invents New Apple
The first apple patented by the University of Maryland. Antietam Blush, 30 years in the making.
F3 Tech Accelerator supports startups working on the future of farming and fishing – Technical.ly Baltimore

For the first cohort of five startups, a big push is connecting Baltimore-based entrepreneurs to users in rural areas. Source: F3 Tech Accelerator supports startups working on the future of farming and fishing – Technical.ly Baltimore
What Venture Capital Looks for in Agricultural Start-Ups

Agricultural start-up firms with great ideas but no funds can tap venture capital firms for cash. Despite the downturn in agriculture, venture capital continues to move into agriculture. Source: What Venture Capital Looks for in Agricultural Start-Ups | Successful Farming
The Chicken And The Egg: Stop Linear Farming And Embrace Circular Agriculture
Agronomist Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin wants to transform the food system from the ground up via poultry-powered, planet-cooling, regenerative agriculture. Source: The Chicken And The Egg: Stop Linear Farming And Embrace Circular Agriculture
BREAKING: Farmers Business Network Selects 6 Agtech Startups for Innovation Showcase
Farmers Business Network (FBN) has selected the six startups to take place in its first innovation showcase at its Farmer2Farmer conference in Omaha in December. The startup launched the startup competition to showcase the latest in agriculture innovation to its farmer members, and to give startups the opportunity to get exposure and real-time feedback from […]
OutGrowth Recognizes AlgenAir (an F³ Tech Startup)

Kelsey Abernathy and Dan Fucich, Founders of AlgenAir LLC, are changing the air we breathe indoors. They are a testament to the power of innovation to shift the way we see a problem, and to make way for a re-imagined approach to working and living. Source: | En Root |
The World’s Largest Ocean Cleanup Has Officially Begun

Ambitious dreams have now become a reality as the Ocean Cleanup deploys its $20 million system designed to clean up the 1.8 trillion pieces of trash floating in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Source: The World’s Largest Ocean Cleanup Has Officially Begun
5 Reasons Why Your Startup Should Join An Accelerator
We discuss 5 top reasons why founders should take part in a business accelerator. Source: 5 Reasons Why Your Startup Should Join An Accelerator
Y Combinator wants to fund wild new methods to capture CO2

Prompted by increasing alarms over the climate, a new request from the Silicon Valley startup accelerator calls for businesses to take new risks. Source: Y Combinator wants to fund wild new methods to capture CO2
Accelerator Director Roots F3 Tech Start-Ups in Research and Revenue

When ESEC’s Mike Thielke set out to design an accelerator program serving the unique needs of the F3 Tech community, he found the perfect partner in Chris Hlubb. Recognizing Maryland already boosted various seed accelerators, Mike found that most were not well suited to the distinct environment of agriculture and aquaculture. After 15 years developing […]