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.
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.
Who Benefits from Sprout?
🚜 Farmers
Don’t just use the tool. Help design it.”
Your feedback drives the process
No jargon, no pressure—just real input
Get tools that actually fit the way you work
📩 Join as a Farmer Collaborator
🛠️ Agtech Developers & 🔬 Researchers
“Stop guessing what farmers need.”
Validate ideas fast
Avoid wasted dev cycles
Launch with traction built in
🧪 Apply to Test Your Product
💼 Investors
“De-risk your agtech portfolio.”
Products are paddock-proven
Built-in adoption and feedback
Better ROI with real user insight
📈 Talk to Our Team
Ready to Grow Smarter?
Whether you’re farming, coding, or funding—we want you in the loop.