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Feeding Innovation
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge
“Central to the Beef Alliance vision is to be a trusted leader that drives positive change in the cattle feeding industry. We can’t achieve that vision sitting on the sidelines, and the Startup Challenge is an opportunity to step up and be a leader in our industry through supporting and driving innovation in cattle feeding. This event aligns commitments to continuous improvement & enhanced transparency and stewardship in cattle feeding with an openness to new technologies that improve our ability to deliver a high-quality product to our customers and ultimately enable consumers to access high-quality beef.”
Scott Whitefoot
Beef Alliance Chairman
2021 Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Finalists
Bezoar Laboratories, LLC is an R&D company currently developing a novel patented probiotic that reduces methane in ruminants while reducing food-borne pathogens and increasing feed-efficiency. Visit https://www.bezoarlaboratories.com/ for more information.
BlockTrust Network is a customizable, blockchain-based livestock supply chain transparency platform. Visit https://www.blocktrustnetwork.com/ for more information
Cattler Corporation is a software solution that integrates operational data and cattle production data into one mobile management platform. Visit https://www.cattler.farm/ for more information.
Deken Technologies is developing a solution, Sentinel Advanced Animal Monitoring, that will use sensors and machine learning for cattle health monitoring, including early detection of BRD. Visit https://www.dekentechnologies.com/ for more information.
Isomark has developed a breath biomarker technology for early infection detection in cattle. Visit https://isomark.com/ for more information.
Pix Force has developed PixFeed, an AI-based system to assess the quantity of feed left in bunks. Visit https://pixforce.com.br/en/home-ingles/ for more information.
Precision Livestock Technologies uses machine vision and AI to collect feedyard data, including feedbunk management, cattle health, and performance. Visit https://www.precision-livestock.com/ for more information.
ProAgni has developed antibiotic replacements that have potential to increase animal performance and reduce methane emissions. Visit https://proagni.com/products/ for more information.
Resilient Biotics is using data analytics to design microbiome-based therapeutics & advanced methods for prevention and precision treatment of disease in animals. Visit https://resilientbiotics.com/ for more information.
Ripe Technology has developed the ripe.io blockchain network to enhance transparency across the beef supply chain. Visit https://www.ripe.io/ for more information.
For a full list of companies that applied to the 2021 Beef Alliance Startup Challenge, click here.
About the Startup Challenge
Rather than waiting for solutions to support cattle feeding to come forward, the Beef Alliance is seeking to support, encourage and drive innovation to help ensure a sustainable cattle feeding segment. The Beef Alliance Startup Challenge is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the creators of technology (startups) to engage directly with the customers of technology (feedyards) to put high impact solutions to work.
Companies that meet the eligibility criteria with any product for cattle feedyards are eligible to apply, though preference will be given to solutions in the following areas: Environmental & Natural Resource Management; Animal Health; Animal Nutrition & Production Efficiency; Livestock Monitoring & Traceability; Business Management; Improvement in Operational Efficiency; and Food Safety.
Benefits of Participating
If you’re a startup and still considering whether to apply or not. Here are the top 5 reasons to throw your hat in the ring for the 2021 Beef Alliance Startup Challenge:
5. Win $50,000 cash to accelerate your company’s development.
4. Potential for a pilot with a Beef Alliance member company.
3. Engage with potential strategic investors.
2. Gather meaningful feedback directly from target users.
And the number one reason to participate:
1. Pitch directly to your target customers, the decision makers representing 25% of cattle on feed in the United States.
How to Enter
Applications have closed for the 2021 Beef Alliance Startup Challenge.
Entrants must have a novel solution with a clear value proposition to address cattle feeding challenges. Entrants must be the majority owners of the company and must be for profit. Eligible companies can be at any development stage from pre-revenue to in market. If in market, companies may be generating up to $5 million* recurring revenue.
If selected as a finalist, the entrant must be available to present the company in a 10-minute pitch and 10-minute question and answer session at the virtual pitch event to be held on March 9, 2021.
*If a startup company has questions regarding eligibility, please email Mary.Soukup@beefalliance.com.
Timeline
Application Closes
Finalists Announced
Startup Challenge
Winner Announced
Prizes
The Beef Alliance Startup Challenge sets itself apart from other startup challenges because all finalists in this event will have the opportunity to present to Beef Alliance members, creating the opportunity to establish new relationships to gather feedback, generate new customers, or attract strategic investment.
The selection committee, composed of representatives from Beef Alliance member companies, will select one winner. The winner will be awarded a $50,000 cash prize. In addition, the winner will be given the opportunity to complete a pilot of their technology with a Beef Alliance member feedyard.
