F3i now accepting Innovation Grant applications to fuel transformative ideas

F3 Innovate (F3i) is excited to announce the opening of its Innovation Grant program application, offering a total of $250,000 in funding to support bold ideas and breakthrough solutions.

The application window opens today and closes April 3.

The Innovation Grant was created in response to a clear and growing need within the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem: early-stage innovators often lack access to flexible, non-dilutive capital to test, validate, and scale promising solutions. Traditional funding sources can be difficult to access, leaving transformative ideas under-resourced or stalled.

The Innovation Grant is designed to bridge that gap.

“The Central Valley feeds the country, and this grant is about making sure the next generation of ag technology is built here, too,” said Ryan Dinubilo, director of innovation at F3i.

The program awards grants of up to $50,000 to selected applicants whose projects demonstrate innovation, feasibility, and meaningful impact within their respective fields. Funding may be used to advance product development, conduct pilot programs, validate technology, or accelerate market readiness.

Key details:

• Grant amount: Up to $50,000

• Application open: February 20

• Application close: April 3

• Eligible applicants: Applicants may include but are not limited to: local and domestic academic researchers, students, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and farmers/farmworkers. Please see RFP for more information.

• How to apply: Visit F3i.org/innovation-grants for guidelines and submission instructions.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review full program details.

For more information, visit F3i.org/innovation-grants or follow F3i on LinkedIn and Instagram for updates.