Why Apply?
Farmers are constantly searching for proven products that deliver real agronomic, economic, and sustainability benefits—and we want to help them find yours.
The Agrellus Innovation Grant Trial gives your product the visibility it deserves through full-scale, third-party trials conducted on real farms with real data—at no cost to you. It’s a chance to showcase your impact where it matters most: in the field.
Open to manufacturers of all sizes. Apply now to stand out in the 2026 growing season.
What is the Agrellus Innovation Grant Trial?
Proving Ground is the gold standard for third-party, on-farm product validation - helping agriculture input manufacturers gain trust, earn market traction, and tell compelling data-backed stories.
Five recipients will each receive:
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A Single Application Innovation Grant Trial (worth over $11,000) fully managed by the Agrellus team.
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Oversight by an Agrellus Field Specialist including:
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Yield/harvest data including full trial results, multi-page highlight reel, photos, and farmer & agronomist feedback
Whether you're developing biological inputs, precision ag tools, or new soil technologies, this grant is designed to help you build trust, prove performance, and scale impact.
“After applying a Proving Ground Certified biological product, we experienced a 35% yield increase in just the first season!”
"Agrellus has allowed me to save tens of thousands of dollars over the last several years. Preseason orders are easy to shop and explore. The Amazon for the ag community."
"The performance we experienced merits the use of the product across 90% of my acreage next year."
Applications are open!
The Proving Ground Advantage
Agrellus' Proving Ground trials are designed to “think like a farmer,” delivering real-world validation through independently managed, full-scale trials on working farms.
Each trial is built to measure the agronomic performance and economic impact of your product under practical field conditions. From soil and tissue sampling to yield analysis, we generate trusted, third-party data—plus clear, marketing-ready outputs you can use to strengthen your sales story and go-to-market strategy.
Ideal Candidates for the Innovation Grant:
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Must be an agriculture input or agriculture tech manufacturer.
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The product must demonstrate an agronomic, economic, or sustainability impact on-farm.
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Must be able to manufacture, supply, and deliver product to trial location.
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Product must be labeled and approved for use inside the United States.
- Applicant to book intro meeting with Agrellus staff to review application details
Unsure if you qualify?
Reach out to an Agrellus account manager for further information.
Find out all the ways Agrellus can help you succeed!
Agrellus delivers solutions that “think like a farmer,” helping industry partners succeed by ensuring growers receive the best value—through trusted input recommendations, real farm-scale trial results, and pathways to monetize sustainable practices.