Agritech Entrepreneurship, Innovation Intermediaries, and Sustainability Transitions: A Critical Analysis

There is active debate about the role of venture capital and entrepreneurship in advancing sustainability agrifood systems. Our contribution to this better understand agritech innovation intermediaries – organizations that foster by nurturing early-stage ventures. We present case Social Alpha, a “mission-oriented” intermediary based India, whose mission support innovations improve small farmers’ incomes sustainable development. analysis investigates tensions between institutional requirements finance social problem solving. attention how impact defined, pursued, measured disciplined allows us focus on tension. highlights opportunities limitations attached efforts mobilize Silicon Valley-styled ecosystems advance sustainability.JEL Code: O13