DIAL Ventures
DIAL Ventures, part of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, drives digital innovation in the food and agricultural industries through a venture studio, fellowship program, and co-investment opportunities.
Services
DIAL Ventures offers a wide range of services focused on driving digital innovation in the food and agricultural sectors. The venture studio at DIAL Ventures is dedicated to creating and de-risking startups through deep industry partnerships. The company also runs a fellowship program that vets and develops successful entrepreneurs and founders. Beyond these initiatives, DIAL Ventures provides co-investment opportunities for industry partners in their studio portfolio companies. Additionally, the company offers a digital marketing platform that allows farmers to share their agricultural experiences and insights, and an online platform for managing seasonal workers with digital remote onboarding.
Products
DIAL Ventures has developed several digital solutions and products aimed at addressing key challenges in the agriculture industry. The venture studio has launched several AgriTech startups, including Make Hay and Croft, which tackle various issues in the sector. The company also offers a digital marketing platform that empowers farmers to become content creators by sharing their experiences and insights into agricultural practices. Another key product is an online platform for the digital remote onboarding of seasonal workers, designed to streamline worker management in the agricultural industry.
Industry Research and Publications
DIAL Ventures actively engages in research to drive innovation and provide valuable industry insights. The company collaborates with Purdue University to publish articles in the Agriculture & Applied Economics Association. It also conducts research on topics such as food traceability, transparency, and the impact of IoT on agriculture. Furthermore, DIAL Ventures publishes the Agrifood Economy Index, which offers insights into industry trends and sentiment. These research initiatives aim to inform and shape the future of the food and agricultural sectors through evidence-based findings.
Innovation Ecosystem
DIAL Ventures has established a robust innovation ecosystem that leverages Purdue University's history and ranking in agriculture and AgBioscience. This ecosystem includes deep collaborations with Purdue’s highly ranked faculty and access to advanced technology assets. Corporate partners engage in DIAL Ventures' innovation process to develop new technologies and solutions. DIAL Ventures hosts the DIALed IN webcast, which features discussions on digital systems innovation at both the startup and corporate levels. This ecosystem aims to accelerate the transition of research to the marketplace, facilitating rapid introduction and adoption of innovative solutions.