Feb 12, 2026
Pitch Competition Shows Ag Tech ‘Alive and Thriving’ at NC State
The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s first Seed2Grow Showcase and Pitch Competition proved to be a powerful demonstration of NC State’s Think and Do spirit, giving 11 current and aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their agricultural technology solutions. Donations from the Shih Family Innovation Fund, David Peele, AgriExecs and Fox Ventures supported prizes totaling $28,000 for the top three finishers.