Agri-TechE is pleased to assist Tesco Agri T-Jam 2025, which gives early-stage agri-tech entrepreneurs the chance to examine how their answers fit with the demands of the UK’s leading shop and its supply chain lovers.

To spread this opportunity throughout our ecosystem, we are collaborating with Tesco and Leading Edge Only ( LEO ). To promote their technology with a very engaged crowd at our REAP 2025 meeting, Tesco is offering the winning start-up a year’s membership of Agri-TechE and a speaking slot there.

Wȩ’ve sȩen that ƫhose wⱨo use the knowledge to test hypotheses, get feedbacƙ, and begin a dialogue have tⱨe most powerful results. Dr. Belinda Clarke, chairman of agriculture technology, explains:

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Particularly in the early stages, that kind of comments can be very beneficial.

Applications for the 2025 T-Jam will then close on June 30th, 2025, with a ball day where the winning candidates will manifest their answers to Tesco and its companions.

What does Tesco seek?

Startups from all over the world are invited to pitch systems that support the company’s wider conservation objectives, particularly achieving net zero, restoring character, and enhancing animal health and welfare. That address is being welcomed with entries:

  • Animal welfare and health
  • Resilience & Soil Health
  • Water Use and Quality
  • Rapid Disease Diagnostics
  • Reduce agricultural waste
  • Reduced crop loss and food waste
  • Reduced GHG emissions
  • Responsible Reduction of Chemical Inputs ( Antibiotics and Pesticides )
  • Support for biodiversity

What is the ωinner’s prize?

Up to ten start-ups will be shortlisted to pitch at the T-Jam pitch day following the application and selection process, with the winner receiving:

  • Tesco’s Sustainable Agriculture & Fisheries team receives mentoring αnd feedback.
  • LEO introductions to Tesco’s supply chain in a hurry
  • a potential trial with one of Tesco’s supply chain partners
  • Hecto membership in Agri-TechE
  • A REAP Conference 2025 speaking opportunity