Sprout Project

Build Better Agtech Together

The SPROUT Project- Supporting Practical Research and On-farm User Testing

SPROUT connects farmers and developers early in the development process to help build agtech products that help solve real problems—not imaginary ones.

Join SPROUT

Is Agtech Broken ?

Most Agtech struggles to establish itself in the market—not because it’s bad tech, but because it solves the wrong problem.

Farmers get solutions that don’t fit.
Developers build in the dark.
Investors back tools that never scale.

The loop is broken. SPROUT fixes it.

The Sprout Method- Build with, Not for

We close the loop between insight and innovation.

1. Discover Real Problems
We start with farmers—what’s hard, clunky, inefficient?

2. Collaborate to Design
Developers co-create prototypes with real feedback from day one.

3. Test, Refine, Adopt
Tools are validated in real paddocks, not just in pitch decks.

TAILORED ONLINE INTERACTIONS

Connecting Innovators & Producers

The first phase of The Sprout Project by EZI is designed to bridge the gap between agtech innovators and producers through tailored online interactions. This initiative provides a structured platform where developers can engage directly with experienced producers to refine their products based on real-world insights and market requirements. By integrating farmer feedback early in the development process, agtech solutions can be fine-tuned to ensure fit-for-market outcomes, increasing adoption rates and commercial success. Sessions are available at $125 per hour per producer (minimum 1 hour), offering invaluable expertise to shape the future of agricultural innovation. Get in touch to start refining your agtech solution today!

in-field testing

Real-World Validation for Agtech Solutions

The second phase of The Sprout Project takes innovation beyond the screen and into the paddock with in-field testing. This stage ensures agtech solutions are rigorously evaluated under authentic farming conditions, providing real-world performance data and actionable feedback to refine and optimize products. With EZI’s expertise and extensive producer network, we facilitate hands-on trials that help developers validate functionality, usability, and market fit. Pricing for this phase is negotiated on a case-by-case basis, depending on the scope and requirements of the testing. Get in touch to discuss how we can tailor an in-field trial to accelerate your agtech innovation.