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John Deere Announces its 2026 Startup Collaborators

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John Deere Announces its 2026 Startup Collaborators

MOLINE, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2026) – Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced the names of five companies chosen for its 2026 Startup Collaborator Program. The John Deere Startup Collaborator Program was launched in 2019 to enhance and deepen the company’s interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value for ag, construction, and roadbuilding customers.

“Through the Startup Collaborator Program, we’re working with startups whose technologies address critical challenges across the various industries we serve,” said Wes Robinson, Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy. “From real time equipment and fleet insights to advanced sensing, AI driven robotics, and digital crop intelligence, these collaborations can help us move faster in delivering practical innovations that improve precision, productivity, and sustainability for our customers.”

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Originally published by Deere & Company in February 2026

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