May 22, 2015

Green & Grow Inc. the developer of the Agriplier bio-derived yield enhancement technology, has announced it has been selected by the Austin Chamber of Commerce through its Innovate Austin initiative, and its South by Southwest interactive, to the 2015 Austin A-List of Hottest Startups.

The twelve selected honoree companies were vetted by a panel of independent judges from more than 275 nominations. The selections were made from three investment stage categories – emerging, growth, and scale, from the big data, biotechnology, hardware, software, consumer packaged goods, agriculture, music technology, medical devices, and mobile app sectors.

GGI’s Agriplier technology is based on non-living, non-toxic microbe-derived applications that are designed to enhance soybean, corn, fruit, and vegetable crop yields, which can be added to seed treatments or as soil amendments without negative interactions. After three years of successful field trials, Green & Grow Inc. is now ready to begin the commercialization phase for Agriplier.

“As we enter our third year of Agriplier® field trials, building on consecutive years demonstrating yield increases on top of existing seed treatment packages, we are well positioned to take the next step in this process and select the right partners to work with to launch this technology in the market,” says Gregg Spivey, COO of Green & Grow Inc.

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Green & Grow Inc. selected for the 2015 Austin A-List of Most Promising Startups 

May 19, 2015, Austin, TX — Green & Grow Inc. (GGI) is pleased to announced that it has been named to the 2015 Austin A-List by the Austin Chamber of Commercethrough its Innovate Austininitiative and South by Southwest Interactive.

The companies, selected by a panel of independent judges from more than 275 nominations, were officially revealed and named to the annual Austin A-List of Hottest Startupsin ceremonies held this evening at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. The 12 honorees for 2015 were named in three investment stage categories: emerging, growth and scale, and represent key sectors of innovation including big data, biotechnology, hardware, software, consumer packaged goods, music technology, agriculture, medical devices, e-commerce and mobile app development.

“Green & Grow is excited to be working on the commercialization of our Agriplier® Technology from Austin as part of a diverse range of interesting startups, such as those highlighted this evening,” said Gregg Spivey, COO of Green & Grow Inc, pictured above alongside Chief Research Officer Gary Nijak, Jr., collecting the award.“As we enter our third year of Agriplier® field trials, building on consecutive years demonstrating yield increases on top of existing seed treatment packages, we are well positioned to take the next step in this process and select the right partners to work with to launch this technology in the market.”

“We are pleased that, in selecting Green & Grow for the Austin A-list, the judges not only highlighted our company and our Agriplier® bio-derived yield enhancement technology but also the current interest and level of innovation in the Agriculture Technology sector as a whole,” added Alan Sobba, President & CEO of Green & Grow Inc.“Startups such as Green & Grow are currently playing an important role developing new products which can then be deployed through partnerships with industry leaders to add significant value to growers across a wide range of crops, both in the U.S. and internationally.”

“Austin is rich with innovative startups that are primed for rapid growth. The A-List platform shines a spotlight and amplifies our diverse and rich talent, helping to maintain our lead as the most innovative, entrepreneurial region,” said Michele Skelding, SVP of Global Technology and Innovation at the Austin Chamber of Commerce. “That’s what drives economic growth and job creation, and what continues to drive our global competitiveness.”

Skelding, pictured above co-hosting the awards ceremony, added:  “Austin’s innovation ecosystem has never been stronger, and the A-List winners and participants are poised to make their mark, elevating our region’s ability to continue to attract and retain top innovative companies, talent and capital.”

The awards ceremony featured remarks from co-host and SXSW Interactive Director Hugh Forrest as well as several high profile speakers. This included Gene Austin, Chamber Chair and CEO and President of Bazaarvoice, Bob Metcalfe, Professor of Innovation at The University of Texas at Austin, Hank Seale, Founder and Chairman of Q2, and a special presentation from Erik Qualman, #1 Best Selling Author and 2015 Pulitzer Prize Nominee.

“Entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial spirit are powering so much of what makes Austin’s current economy so exciting,” said Hugh Forrest, Director, South by Southwest Interactive, also pictured above. “Given that so much of what we do at SXSW Interactive focuses on startups, I’m delighted that we are a part of this event and can help with the Austin Chamber’s ongoing goal of strengthening Central Texas as a hub of innovation.”

To learn more about Green & Grow Inc. and our Agriplier® Technology please contact Gregg Spivey via gspivey@greenandgrow.com

About Green & Grow Inc.

Green & Grow Inc. (GGI) is dedicated to developing and commercializing biologically derived agricultural products.

Green & Grow Inc.’s range of Agriplier® products is based on non-living, non-toxic, microbe derived by-products that have been specifically formulated to significantly improve many crops. Agriplier® products can be easily integrated into seed treatment packages, as well as utilized as a soil amendment. Agriplier® can be used as an additive solution to both existing chemical and living biological products without negative interactions or concerns about flow-ability, plant-ability or impacting the performance of other products.

During independent field trial programs, GGI products were the #1 performing yield enhancement seed treatment product for Corn in 2013 and Soybean in both 2013 and 2014, increasing yield above and beyond the current commercial treatment package. Significant yield increases have also been obtained by using Agriplier® across a range of fruit and vegetable crops.

GGI is working with a limited number of industry partners and end-users to bring the Agriplier® Technology to market, such as via the integration of Agriplier® into existing product offerings.

For more information about GGI and its technologies please visit http://www.greenandgrow.com

“Agriplier®” is a registered trademark of Green & Grow Inc, a Delaware corporation.

About the Austin Chamber

The mission of the Austin Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for its more than 3,000 members. For more information about the Austin Chamber of Commerce visit www.AustinChamber.com.

About SXSW Interactive

An incubator of cutting-edge technologies and digital creativity, the SXSW features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line-up of special programs showcasing the best new apps, Page 3 of 3 hardware, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. From hands-on training to big picture analysis of the future, SXSW Interactive has become the place to experience a preview of what is unfolding in the world of technology. Visit http://sxsw.com/interactive