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Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.

Farm Minerals is a pioneering agricultural company that produces innovative, emissions-free NPK fertilizers at market prices, without compromising on quality or cost. Utilizing proprietary carbon capsule technology, the company enhances nutrient bioavailability, boosting efficiency up to 100 times compared to traditional inputs. By avoiding the Haber-Bosch process, Farm Minerals eliminates CO₂ emissions, reduces nutrient runoff, and minimizes waste. Its product line combines essential macro and microelements, promoting crop performance and animal health, and contributing to sustainable, high-yield agriculture.

Bactery is a manufacturer of innovative bacteria-powered batteries, known as bacteries, which harness microbial processes in soil to self-recharge. This technology offers a continuous source of clean electricity, functioning effectively regardless of weather conditions or geographic location. Bactery's environmentally friendly batteries are particularly suited for powering remote applications, such as field sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, making them an ideal solution for sustainable energy needs in agriculture and other sectors.

PhytoGenesis is a company that specializes in developing sustainable plant protection products. It focuses on creating safe and non-toxic alternatives to traditional fungicides and pesticides, using plant-based compounds. The company's technology ensures effectiveness across a broad spectrum of crops, including grains, feed, fiber, oil, vegetables, and fruits. PhytoGenesis aims to minimize environmental impact while maintaining crop health and productivity, contributing to global food security.

Restoring crops' ability to defend against pests.

Avalo is a plant biology company that employs interpretable machine learning, genomic discovery, and evolutionary theory to expedite the development of new crops tailored for future agricultural needs. Utilizing AI-assisted plant breeding methods, Avalo creates non-GMO products that foster natural biodiversity. Its core technology, a discovery engine, can swiftly identify genetic bases of complex traits even in understudied crops, reducing time and cost significantly compared to traditional methods. This enables Avalo to forecast and enhance crop traits like drought tolerance and nutrient density, adapting agriculture to changing climates.

Farm Minerals is a pioneering agricultural company that produces innovative, emissions-free NPK fertilizers at market prices, without compromising on quality or cost. Utilizing proprietary carbon capsule technology, the company enhances nutrient bioavailability, boosting efficiency up to 100 times compared to traditional inputs. By avoiding the Haber-Bosch process, Farm Minerals eliminates CO₂ emissions, reduces nutrient runoff, and minimizes waste. Its product line combines essential macro and microelements, promoting crop performance and animal health, and contributing to sustainable, high-yield agriculture.

ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

CroBio is an agricultural biotechnology company developing a sustainable solution for managing global agricultural drought. It uses genetically engineered root-associated bacteria to produce biomaterials that retain water in the soil, enhancing crop resilience and reducing irrigation requirements.

Cereswaves is a specialized machinery manufacturer focused on mining, agriculture, and construction processes.

Unibaio develops biodegradable nano-encapsulation technology that optimizes agrochemical delivery. Its particles enable pesticide companies to modify formulations, meeting stringent environmental regulations without replacing chemicals used by farmers. This reduces application doses and toxicity levels, lowering farmer costs and improving yields.

Beeflow is a biotechnology-driven company that applies science and technology to bee pollination. The company provides professional pollination services to farmers, leveraging proprietary pollination technologies, data-driven hive management, and expertise in bee biology and crop science to optimize pollination and improve crop quality for crops such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Operating in the United States, Peru, and Mexico, Beeflow began in Argentina and has expanded to international markets, aiming to increase crop yields while supporting bee health and sustainability.

CroBio is an agricultural biotechnology company developing a sustainable solution for managing global agricultural drought. It uses genetically engineered root-associated bacteria to produce biomaterials that retain water in the soil, enhancing crop resilience and reducing irrigation requirements.

Founded in 2022, Ingrediome specializes in producing natural, identical animal muscle proteins using precision fermentation from blue-green algae. This innovative process enables the creation of meat and seafood alternatives with minimal environmental impact.

Mirá Biotech manufactures sustainable, formaldehyde-free engineered wood products using waste materials like sugar cane bagasse. This process promotes a circular economy by reducing deforestation and enabling users to access natural, eco-friendly wood-based products.

Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.

Mirá Biotech manufactures sustainable, formaldehyde-free engineered wood products using waste materials like sugar cane bagasse. This process promotes a circular economy by reducing deforestation and enabling users to access natural, eco-friendly wood-based products.

Nat4Bio develops natural edible coatings that protect fresh produce from spoilage and decay by leveraging microbial fermentation of selected fungi and bacteria to create cell-free compounds. The coatings are odorless and tasteless, edible, and designed to delay ripening and inhibit pathogens while remaining compatible with standard packing systems. The company's first product is an edible coating for lemons that could replace conventional waxes and chemical fungicides, with prototypes in development for blueberries and avocados and plans to expand its portfolio to other fruit classes. By delivering natural, microbe-derived active principles without the microbes themselves, Nat4Bio aims to reduce spoilage and reliance on synthetic chemicals in produce supply chains.

ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

Innatrix is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biological and chemical solutions to address crop diseases, pests, and weeds that are otherwise difficult to manage. Utilizing patented protein evolution technology, the company has established a peptide and RNA interference delivery platform that offers eco-friendly alternatives for crop protection. Innatrix's proprietary automated platform facilitates protein engineering through continuous laboratory evolution and advanced techniques such as phage display. This technology empowers researchers with enhanced control, reporting, recording, simulation, and remote access capabilities, thereby advancing the field of agricultural biotechnology and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Innatrix is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing innovative biological and chemical solutions to address crop diseases, pests, and weeds that are otherwise difficult to manage. Utilizing patented protein evolution technology, the company has established a peptide and RNA interference delivery platform that offers eco-friendly alternatives for crop protection. Innatrix's proprietary automated platform facilitates protein engineering through continuous laboratory evolution and advanced techniques such as phage display. This technology empowers researchers with enhanced control, reporting, recording, simulation, and remote access capabilities, thereby advancing the field of agricultural biotechnology and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Nat4Bio develops natural edible coatings that protect fresh produce from spoilage and decay by leveraging microbial fermentation of selected fungi and bacteria to create cell-free compounds. The coatings are odorless and tasteless, edible, and designed to delay ripening and inhibit pathogens while remaining compatible with standard packing systems. The company's first product is an edible coating for lemons that could replace conventional waxes and chemical fungicides, with prototypes in development for blueberries and avocados and plans to expand its portfolio to other fruit classes. By delivering natural, microbe-derived active principles without the microbes themselves, Nat4Bio aims to reduce spoilage and reliance on synthetic chemicals in produce supply chains.

Founded in 2022, Ingrediome specializes in producing natural, identical animal muscle proteins using precision fermentation from blue-green algae. This innovative process enables the creation of meat and seafood alternatives with minimal environmental impact.

Ceragen is a biotechnology company that helps farmers increase crop yields through plant microbiome engineering. It develops precision microbiome engineering via inoculant products tailored for controlled environment agriculture, enabling crops to respond to environmental stress and to produce more in limited space with an all-natural solution. Ceragen was established in Kitchener, Ontario.

ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

ClimateCrop develops gene editing and related plant technologies to enable crops to store more carbon and energy, with the goal of increasing yields in biomass and fruit. The approach also enhances crop resilience to extreme weather, supporting climate adaptation and more reliable production for agricultural companies. Founded in 2021 and based in Ness Ziona, the company focuses on leveraging plant energy capture to boost productivity.

Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.

Kyomei is a company based in Oxford, England, focused on developing a plant-based production system aimed at creating animal proteins for the alternative meat industry. Founded in 2021, Kyomei employs innovative techniques in plant cell biology to scale the production of myoglobin, which enhances the flavor profile of meat alternatives by providing umami. This approach not only aims to improve the taste of plant-based products but also seeks to reduce reliance on carbon-intensive animal agriculture, promoting a more sustainable food system for consumers.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Puna Bio specializes in developing biological products for the agricultural sector. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the company focuses on enhancing crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms, aiming to improve yields and soil quality sustainably.

Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

Beeflow is a biotechnology-driven company that applies science and technology to bee pollination. The company provides professional pollination services to farmers, leveraging proprietary pollination technologies, data-driven hive management, and expertise in bee biology and crop science to optimize pollination and improve crop quality for crops such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Operating in the United States, Peru, and Mexico, Beeflow began in Argentina and has expanded to international markets, aiming to increase crop yields while supporting bee health and sustainability.

Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

Ceragen is a biotechnology company that helps farmers increase crop yields through plant microbiome engineering. It develops precision microbiome engineering via inoculant products tailored for controlled environment agriculture, enabling crops to respond to environmental stress and to produce more in limited space with an all-natural solution. Ceragen was established in Kitchener, Ontario.

Ceragen is a biotechnology company that helps farmers increase crop yields through plant microbiome engineering. It develops precision microbiome engineering via inoculant products tailored for controlled environment agriculture, enabling crops to respond to environmental stress and to produce more in limited space with an all-natural solution. Ceragen was established in Kitchener, Ontario.

Earnest Agriculture collaborates with farmers to transform agricultural waste into innovative biofertilizers that enhance crop yields. By converting waste products such as manure and vegetable remnants, the company provides an eco-friendly solution that not only helps farmers manage their waste but also offers them a potential source of additional income. Utilizing a combination of composting, vermicomposting, and advanced microbial technologies, Earnest Agriculture develops proprietary fertilizers designed to improve soil quality, promote drought resistance, and suppress pathogens. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact of farming but also allows farmers to lower their input costs while increasing their productivity.

Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.

Sundial Foods develops plant-based meat alternatives designed to replicate the texture, appearance, and sensory experience of traditional meat using natural, plant-derived ingredients. The company aims to offer affordable, nutritious options for conscious consumers and to reduce meat consumption without relying on synthetic additives or heavily processed ingredients. Based in Berkeley, California, Sundial Foods was founded in 2019.

Avalo is a plant biology company that employs interpretable machine learning, genomic discovery, and evolutionary theory to expedite the development of new crops tailored for future agricultural needs. Utilizing AI-assisted plant breeding methods, Avalo creates non-GMO products that foster natural biodiversity. Its core technology, a discovery engine, can swiftly identify genetic bases of complex traits even in understudied crops, reducing time and cost significantly compared to traditional methods. This enables Avalo to forecast and enhance crop traits like drought tolerance and nutrient density, adapting agriculture to changing climates.

Beemmunity operates as a biotechnology company focused on enhancing pollinator habitats. It designs and produces sustainable pollinator rewilding kits in batches, aiming to restore and rebuild these habitats from users' backyards. The company's mission is to promote pollinators and foster biodiversity by enabling individuals to create thriving outdoor spaces for wildlife.

Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae. The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions. The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Reazent is an agricultural technology company focused on developing safe, natural, biologically based alternatives to agrochemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Canada, it seeks to replace synthetic agrochemicals with sustainable, economically viable solutions. The company develops products that support crop growth, yield, and stress resistance, addressing diseases such as bacterial soft rot, Phytophthora blight, and anthracnose in leafy fruits and vegetables, enabling farmers to improve crop health and return on investment through safer disease control and abiotic stress resilience.

Reazent is an agricultural technology company focused on developing safe, natural, biologically based alternatives to agrochemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Canada, it seeks to replace synthetic agrochemicals with sustainable, economically viable solutions. The company develops products that support crop growth, yield, and stress resistance, addressing diseases such as bacterial soft rot, Phytophthora blight, and anthracnose in leafy fruits and vegetables, enabling farmers to improve crop health and return on investment through safer disease control and abiotic stress resilience.

Reazent is an agricultural technology company focused on developing safe, natural, biologically based alternatives to agrochemicals. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Canada, it seeks to replace synthetic agrochemicals with sustainable, economically viable solutions. The company develops products that support crop growth, yield, and stress resistance, addressing diseases such as bacterial soft rot, Phytophthora blight, and anthracnose in leafy fruits and vegetables, enabling farmers to improve crop health and return on investment through safer disease control and abiotic stress resilience.

Liberum was founded in September 2007 as an investment banking firm based in London, United Kingdom. It aimed to deliver a distinct approach to broking, prioritizing strong relationships with clients and fostering a supportive environment for its staff. The firm offered a range of services, including capital raising, initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate broking, and investment management, catering to various sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, chemicals, and real estate. Throughout its operation, Liberum focused on understanding client needs and encouraging staff development, which contributed to its growth and adaptability in a competitive industry. However, the firm is no longer active due to a merger and acquisition.

Liberum was founded in September 2007 as an investment banking firm based in London, United Kingdom. It aimed to deliver a distinct approach to broking, prioritizing strong relationships with clients and fostering a supportive environment for its staff. The firm offered a range of services, including capital raising, initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate broking, and investment management, catering to various sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, chemicals, and real estate. Throughout its operation, Liberum focused on understanding client needs and encouraging staff development, which contributed to its growth and adaptability in a competitive industry. However, the firm is no longer active due to a merger and acquisition.

Blue Planet Ecosystems develops and operates modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors for sustainable food production in extreme environments. The company designs self-sustaining aquaculture systems powered by renewable energy that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugars, amino and fatty acids, making nutrients available for zooplankton and fish. Its technology enables organic seafood production close to consumers on nontraditional farming sites, helping farmers and agricultural businesses diversify production in response to climate change. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Blue Planet Ecosystems focuses on pollutant-free, high-quality aquaculture with minimal environmental impact by turning sunlight into feed and enabling new farming methods.

Alora is a pioneering ocean agriculture company that genetically fortifies crops to thrive in marine environments. Their innovative platform mimics natural processes, optimizing spatial design and utilizing hydroponics to mitigate wave motion. By drawing nutrients directly from saltwater, Alora's approach increases yield and reduces freshwater use, promoting sustainable and efficient farming.

Pando Nutrition, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an animal microbiome company focused on developing probiotics to promote livestock health and performance without relying on medically significant drugs. The company's primary goal is to address the antibiotic resistance crisis by engineering genetically modified probiotics that enhance feed efficiency, profitability, and methane emission control. Pando Nutrition offers Panbiotics, a platform designed to identify and manage methane emissions, thereby improving feed efficiency and livestock growth. Additionally, the company develops solutions for poultry pathogens like Coccidiosis and operates in the sustainable protein sector using yeast-based systems for animal feed.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.

New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Beeflow is a biotechnology-driven company that applies science and technology to bee pollination. The company provides professional pollination services to farmers, leveraging proprietary pollination technologies, data-driven hive management, and expertise in bee biology and crop science to optimize pollination and improve crop quality for crops such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Operating in the United States, Peru, and Mexico, Beeflow began in Argentina and has expanded to international markets, aiming to increase crop yields while supporting bee health and sustainability.

Pheronym, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Gainesville, Florida, that develops and manufactures environmentally friendly solutions for pest control. Founded in 2011 and formerly known as Kaplan Schiller Research, LLC, the company specializes in using pheromone-based technology to enhance the effectiveness of nematodes, microscopic roundworms that serve as organic insecticides. By leveraging pheromone spray, Pheronym is able to double the efficacy of nematodes, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical pesticides while minimizing negative health and environmental impacts. In addition, the company offers an EPN-activator that utilizes nematodes’ own pheromones to influence their behavior and development, thereby enhancing pest management strategies for farmers and cultivators.

SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

Genome Surveillance is a pioneering company focused on advancing DNA sequencing technologies to enhance speed and accuracy in genomic analysis. By utilizing innovative scaffold sequencing methods, Genome Surveillance addresses the challenges of high computational costs and inaccuracies associated with traditional sequencing approaches. The company's technology enables medical researchers to efficiently obtain reliable genomic information, facilitating genome reconstruction, structural variation discovery, molecular marker development, and agricultural research. By significantly reducing both the time and cost of sequencing, Genome Surveillance is positioned to meet the growing demand for precise genomic data in various scientific fields.

Endura Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Sunnyvale, California, focused on developing solutions to enhance plant growth while minimizing water usage. Incorporated in 2016, the company offers ClimateGuard, a proprietary blend of enzymes designed to reduce water requirements in crops, which can be applied through traditional irrigation or as a soil amendment. This product aims to prevent yield loss by addressing oxidative stress and water imbalance in plants. Additionally, Endura Bio is engaged in engineering salt and drought-tolerant plants, addressing the challenges posed by salt groundwater contamination and arid environments. By improving the resilience of crops grown on marginal lands, Endura Bio seeks to contribute to global food security.