Climate-Smart Agri-food Technology, Engineering & Entrepreneurship
The Farms Food Future Innovation Initiative (F3 Innovate) is the research-to-commercialization engine for solutions and ventures in the Valley.
To meet the needs of the region, F3 Innovate included a dedicated non-profit organization to support entrepreneurs, advance commercialization, build up the innovation ecosystem, and catalyze research collaborations while training the next generation of ag-tech leaders. Research units at UC Merced and CSU Fresno are the commercialization arm conducting critical research for the future of the global food system.
With an aim to develop programming around these core entrepreneurship and workforce areas, F3 Innovate, a 501(c)3, launched in June 2023. Through collaboration with partner organizations, the Board of Directors has accomplished establishing values and is building staffing and infrastructure.
F3 Innovate CEO & Board of Directors
- Priscilla Koepke, Chief Executive Officer
- Ashley Swearengin, CVCF, Chair
- Debbie Astone, Fresno State, Vice Chair
- Glenda Humiston, UC ANR, Secretary
- Juan Muñoz, UC Merced, Treasurer
- Luis Elizondo, Board Member
- Rachael O’Brien, CDFA, Board Member
- Eddie Ocampo, Board Member
- Drew Ketelson, Board Member
- Maria Olide, Board Member
- Danna Stroud, Go Biz, Board Member
F3 Innovate Partners
F3 Innovate is open for business. We are seeking research, industry and workforce partners for our 501(c)3 commercialization non-profit. We are dedicated to fostering collaboration and advancing the agrifood industry. For more information, visit f3innovate.org.
The 501(c)3 was established under the guidance of the initial partner organizations:
Supporting partners:
Board members are supported by small and large grower organizations.
Industry partners:
