Californian innovation ecosystem: emergence of agtechs and the new wave of agriculture

Purpose In a context where the process of creation technology and innovation for agriculture is being disrupted at fast pace, authors proposed to study one most prominent agtech ecosystems. Therefore, this paper aims identify key characteristics that make California’s ecosystem remarkable. Design/methodology/approach The an exploratory descriptive research carried out in twofold. First, data were collected through documental focusing on actors such as universities, R&D centers programs, business accelerators venture capital platforms, agtechs, well multinational companies. Second, structured interviews complement secondary obtain experts’ perception relationships between Findings provides empirical insights about relevance California's radical innovations agriculture. It has differentiated environment, educational institutions play role developing new knowledge. also shows how important funding allow succeed. Additionally, it interact complex network, with multiple roles. All these be so Research limitations/implications Because chosen approach, results may lack generalizability. researchers are encouraged survey larger number other ecosystems test identified further. Practical implications includes indication necessary develop ecosystem, which contribute decision makers policies aiming promote type ecosystem. Originality/value This fulfils need open “black-box” ecosystems, then within sector developed taken market.