By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Entrepreneurs in agriculture and soil science have a chance to win big at the 2025 Good Soil Forum Seed Capital Pitch Competition, with a top prize of $200,000 up for grabs.
The competition offers a platform for soil scientists and agripreneurs to showcase their startups, gain national visibility, and secure transformative funding.
Prize Breakdown
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First Place: $200,000
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Second Place: $100,000
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Third Place: $75,000
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Dallas-Based Business Award: $50,000
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a for-profit enterprise.
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Must be available to participate in the live pitch competition at the Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo, in Dallas, TX, on June 14, 2025.
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Applicants must create a free account on the Good Soil HQ app.
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Participants are required to complete a series of interactive activities, AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, and business evaluation tasks during the application process.
How to Apply
Begin your application here:
All applications must be submitted by May 23, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. ET.
Entrepreneurs in agriculture and soil science have an opportunity to participate in the 2025 Good Soil Forum Seed Capital Pitch Competition, offering a top prize of $200,000. The event provides a platform for innovators in these fields to present their startups, increase their visibility, and possibly secure transformative funding.
The prize distribution for the competition is as follows: First Place winners receive $200,000, Second Place $100,000, Third Place $75,000, and a specific Dallas-Based Business Award amounting to $50,000. To be eligible, participants must operate a for-profit enterprise, attend the live pitch at the Good Soil Forum in Dallas, TX, on June 14, 2025, create a free account on the Good Soil HQ app, and complete various interactive activities and business evaluation tasks.
Prospective applicants can begin their application on the provided link, and submissions are due by May 23, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. ET. This competition is a significant opportunity for startups in these industries to gain momentum and financial support.
