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39 North
39 North is a nonprofit organization in St. Louis that serves as an agtech innovation district, fostering collaboration and sustainability in agriculture technology.
Overview
What 39 North does
What 39 North is
39 North is a nonprofit organization in St. Louis that serves as an agtech innovation district, fostering collaboration and sustainability in agriculture technology.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2023
- Approximate age
- About 3 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 12, 2026
Official channels
Find 39 North elsewhere
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Capability profile
39 North as a community
Community overview
39 North is an AgTech innovation district located in St. Louis, Missouri. It was publicly launched in December 2016 and encompasses a 600-acre area that includes the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, BRDG Park, Helix Center Biotech Incubator, and Bayer Crop Science. The district is designed to foster collaboration among scientists, startups, and companies in the agricultural technology sector.
Community focus
39 North focuses on agricultural technology (AgTech) and aims to support the growth of startups and established companies in this sector. The district provides resources for innovation, including access to cutting-edge facilities and a network of professionals. It emphasizes sustainability and aims to address challenges in food production and environmental impact.
Member value
Members benefit from access to innovative facilities, a professional network, and resources tailored to the agricultural technology sector. The community fosters collaboration and provides support for startups and established companies alike.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators · Students
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and incubator
- Selection criteria
- open
- Sectors
- Food & Agriculture
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
39 North organizes and participates in various events, including AgTech NEXT, an annual event focusing on agricultural technology innovations, and Family Reunion, a community event aimed at connecting stakeholders in the AgTech ecosystem.
Notable members
Notable companies within the 39 North innovation district include Benson Hill, CoverCress, Pivot Bio, MediBeacon, and Cquesta. Key team members include Emily Lohse-Busch, Executive Director, and Tom Laurita, CEO of Danforth Technology Co.
Common questions
What to know about 39 North
Upseed classifies 39 North under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 12, 2026
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