How does a student robotics project launch an ag tech career or a startup solving real problems for growers?

In this webinar, Brendan Dowdle (Chief Business Officer & CFO, Bonsai Robotics) leads a conversation on how the Farm Robotics Challenge connects hands-on learning with opportunities beyond the classroom.

Discover how participants are landing jobs, launching companies, and applying their skills to help growers tackle rising operating costs.

Featured Panelists:

Larry Jacobs (Owner, Jacobs Farm / Del Cabo): A commercial grower sharing where robotics can make a meaningful difference in operating costs, labor efficiency, productivity, and the day-to-day demands of farming.

Andrew James (Founder & CEO, Rootline Robotics): Former Farm Robotics Challenge winner sharing how he took his student project from concept to venture-backed ag tech company.

Arav Gupta (Sales Engineer, Bonsai Robotics): Former participant discussing how the Challenge helped open doors to a career in the industry.

Key Topics Covered:

• Overview of the Bonsai autonomy stack (Bonsai Pilot, Bonsai Intelligence, and Amiga platforms).

• Real-world field problems: labor scarcity, harvesting challenges, and organic weed management.

• Startup tips for student teams: founding structure, fundraising strategies, and IP management.

• Farm Robotics Challenge awards and opportunities, including the Amiga Innovation Award and Reservoir Startup Grand Prize.