Three Black-woman owned pet care businesses will participate in the pilot program.

Applications are now open for startups, academia, research institutes or established organizations.

The accelerator provides pet industry startups with guidance and support for growth. 

Plug and Play has selected 14 ag-tech and 11 animal health startups for the nine-month startup program.

The Next Generation Pet Food Program aims to drive innovation in pet food and engage with the startup ecosystem to develop more sustainable solutions. 

Founders from Dog & Whistle, Pawgone Good, Skona Pet Food and TREEV will compete for a grand prize of $10,000. 

The Pet Industry Federation conference will be held in Buckinghamshire in early June.

The pet food and treat company will receive $40,000 and business support.

Plug and Play Topeka has announced 26 animal health and ag-tech startups to participate in its next three-month accelerator program.

The sustainable pet food ingredient startup is among eight early-stage companies selected for this latest cohort.