Innovate UK

Fotenix is a diagnostics company specializing in deterministic monitoring for crop producers. It uses deployed colors of light and embedded artificial intelligence in its sensors to detect plant status, such as disease. The company's enabled sprayer offers online precision farming, while its cloud platform provides agronomic insights based on inputs used.

AgriSound is an agri-tech company that specializes in advanced sound analysis to monitor insect activity, particularly focusing on pollinators. The company has developed a pollination management platform that utilizes sound, environmental, and visual technology sensors to record and analyze insect behavior in near real-time. This innovative approach allows beekeepers, farmers, and researchers to remotely manage beehives and gain insights into hive status and pollination dynamics. By employing predictive algorithms, AgriSound's platform helps identify subtle changes that may impact pollination, enabling users to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions to maintain optimal pollination conditions. Ultimately, AgriSound aims to enhance agricultural operations while promoting biodiversity.

Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming the global fruit sector through its precision orchard management system. The platform utilizes unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology to gather data on orchard performance, enabling growers to obtain accurate fruit counts and variability maps throughout the year. This system significantly enhances yield estimation accuracy, reducing common errors associated with manual assessments from around 20% to less than 10%. By automating data collection, Outfield allows growers to efficiently cover extensive areas in a short time, receiving processed insights within 24 hours. The company has successfully trialed its platform with apple and pear growers across three continents and is currently in use by paying beta-test growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa. Outfield aims to scale its product offerings and expand its international presence while addressing the growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly fruit farming solutions. By leveraging machine learning, cloud computing, and drone technology, Outfield is poised to play a significant role in the future of sustainable agriculture.

Fieldwork Robotics designs, develops and manufactures autonomous modular robots for agricultural harvesting. Based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, the company was established to deploy a soft, adaptable robotic arm with a highly sensitive gripper that can handle delicate fruit. Its commercial tools are focused on raspberry harvesting, aiming to reduce harvest costs per berry, minimize waste, and provide predictable, sustainable operations for fruit growers. The technology supports scalable, autonomous harvesting across orchards and fields, offering a reliable solution to improve efficiency in berry production.

KAMIM Technologies is a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company. We specialize in crafting tailored engineering & solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Beyond conventional solar solutions, we emphasize creating solar-powered systems, especially for the agricultural sector. Our innovative products such as solar-powered cold rooms, irrigation systems, and driers aim to revolutionize agricultural productivity and sustainability. We were founded by members with over 40 years of combined industry experience.

PES Technologies specializes in innovative agricultural technology, specifically focusing on soil health analysis. The company has developed a microbe sensor that monitors the biological properties of soil by analyzing microbe health. This technology provides valuable insights into the long-term changes in soil quality, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed soil management decisions swiftly. By offering a tool to assess soil conditions effectively, PES Technologies contributes to enhancing farming practices and promoting sustainable agriculture.

PES Technologies specializes in innovative agricultural technology, specifically focusing on soil health analysis. The company has developed a microbe sensor that monitors the biological properties of soil by analyzing microbe health. This technology provides valuable insights into the long-term changes in soil quality, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed soil management decisions swiftly. By offering a tool to assess soil conditions effectively, PES Technologies contributes to enhancing farming practices and promoting sustainable agriculture.

PfBIO is a biotechnology company that discovers and develops natural, bacteria-based products to enhance plant health and protect crops from diseases, providing sustainable alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals. The company's innovative platform involves sourcing bacteria from the environment and selecting those with the ability to combat plant pathogens, improve crop yields, and enrich soil quality.

Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming the global fruit sector through its precision orchard management system. The platform utilizes unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology to gather data on orchard performance, enabling growers to obtain accurate fruit counts and variability maps throughout the year. This system significantly enhances yield estimation accuracy, reducing common errors associated with manual assessments from around 20% to less than 10%. By automating data collection, Outfield allows growers to efficiently cover extensive areas in a short time, receiving processed insights within 24 hours. The company has successfully trialed its platform with apple and pear growers across three continents and is currently in use by paying beta-test growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa. Outfield aims to scale its product offerings and expand its international presence while addressing the growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly fruit farming solutions. By leveraging machine learning, cloud computing, and drone technology, Outfield is poised to play a significant role in the future of sustainable agriculture.

Elaniti is an agricultural data company that combines machine learning with DNA sequencing to reveal soil microbiome insights for farmers and agronomists. Its platform provides outcome-based predictive analytics that link soil biology to crop health metrics such as yield, disease incidence, and nutrient content, enabling precise decisions and more efficient input use. By decoding the soil microbiome and applying proprietary models, the company aims to improve soil health, increase productivity, and support sustainable farming practices. The approach emphasizes data-driven decision making and aims to enable a de-risked transition toward Net-Zero agriculture by validating the value of soil's biological makeup for growers.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.

Biotangents Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specializing in the design and construction of biological pathways to produce desirable natural materials. Founded in 2015, Biotangents utilizes its proprietary Leapfrog Assembly platform to create complex genetic constructs from multiple DNA components. The company has developed notable technologies such as Short Sequence Randomisation and Moduleic Sensing, the latter of which focuses on modular cell-free nucleic acid detection. Biotangents is also engaged in creating a veterinary diagnostic device aimed at detecting various infectious diseases in livestock. This device utilizes isothermal amplification technology, allowing for precise molecular detection without extensive technical requirements, and can be swiftly adapted to target new pathogens. Through its innovations, Biotangents strives to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in livestock, enabling more efficient production of animal protein.

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Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming the global fruit sector through its precision orchard management system. The platform utilizes unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology to gather data on orchard performance, enabling growers to obtain accurate fruit counts and variability maps throughout the year. This system significantly enhances yield estimation accuracy, reducing common errors associated with manual assessments from around 20% to less than 10%. By automating data collection, Outfield allows growers to efficiently cover extensive areas in a short time, receiving processed insights within 24 hours. The company has successfully trialed its platform with apple and pear growers across three continents and is currently in use by paying beta-test growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa. Outfield aims to scale its product offerings and expand its international presence while addressing the growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly fruit farming solutions. By leveraging machine learning, cloud computing, and drone technology, Outfield is poised to play a significant role in the future of sustainable agriculture.

PheroSyn develops and produces pest pheromones and pheromone-based integrated pesticides. It originated as a spin-out from Rothamsted Research, a leading non-profit centre focused on strategic agricultural science for the benefit of farmers and society. The company designs pheromone traps and formulations that attract specific pest species to indicate infestations, enabling targeted monitoring and control. This helps farmers avoid unnecessary spraying, reduce treatment costs, and optimize resource use for more sustainable crop protection.

Drone Ag is a UK-based company focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through drone automation and artificial intelligence software. Comprising a team of farmers, agronomists, drone pilots, and software engineers, the company leverages its extensive experience from operating drone systems on its own 6,000-acre farm. Drone Ag develops practical software solutions and provides training courses for farmers and agronomy companies. Its technology includes systems that collect and analyze leaf-level crop data, allowing farmers to optimize the use of ground machinery and drone sprayers by targeting specific areas of fields at the right times. This approach not only helps in efficient crop assessment but also promotes precision agriculture, ensuring that farmers can enhance their operations effectively.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.

PheroSyn develops and produces pest pheromones and pheromone-based integrated pesticides. It originated as a spin-out from Rothamsted Research, a leading non-profit centre focused on strategic agricultural science for the benefit of farmers and society. The company designs pheromone traps and formulations that attract specific pest species to indicate infestations, enabling targeted monitoring and control. This helps farmers avoid unnecessary spraying, reduce treatment costs, and optimize resource use for more sustainable crop protection.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops. The company's primary focus is on enhancing its technology for harvesting green asparagus, while also exploring applications for other crops. Utilizing computer vision and machine learning, Muddy Machines' robotics platform enables precise harvesting by predicting crop maturity and selectively gathering produce, minimizing damage and ensuring freshness. In addition to harvesting, the company is investigating other labor-intensive agricultural tasks, such as weeding and precision applications, to further support farmers in improving efficiency and productivity in their operations.

Cropdesk Technologies is an agricultural technology company incorporated in 2017 by a UK Blueberry farmer. The company builds cloud-based software specifically for the fresh produce farming industry. Its focus is on building an integration platform where every piece of cloud based software used on a modern fresh produce farm can be integrated and talk to each other to produce incredible data to drive farm efficiency and scientific learning

Specializing in lighting solutions and plant monitoring systems, Light Science Technologies aims to enhance agricultural productivity by providing research-backed technologies tailored for controlled environment agriculture.

Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming the global fruit sector through its precision orchard management system. The platform utilizes unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology to gather data on orchard performance, enabling growers to obtain accurate fruit counts and variability maps throughout the year. This system significantly enhances yield estimation accuracy, reducing common errors associated with manual assessments from around 20% to less than 10%. By automating data collection, Outfield allows growers to efficiently cover extensive areas in a short time, receiving processed insights within 24 hours. The company has successfully trialed its platform with apple and pear growers across three continents and is currently in use by paying beta-test growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa. Outfield aims to scale its product offerings and expand its international presence while addressing the growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly fruit farming solutions. By leveraging machine learning, cloud computing, and drone technology, Outfield is poised to play a significant role in the future of sustainable agriculture.

Founded in 2018, EcoNomad Solutions is a London-based agritech company dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of smallholder farming globally. It develops affordable, reliable solutions for managing resources and reducing agricultural waste on small farms.

WeFarm Limited, established in 2015, operates a unique agricultural platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among small-scale farmers worldwide. The company enables farmers to ask questions and receive crowd-sourced answers via SMS, connecting them with other farmers and relevant agribusinesses or micro-finance institutions. WeFarm's platform is accessible both online and offline, making it particularly useful for farmers with limited internet access. Headquartered in London, the company has field offices in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, serving farmers across Africa and beyond. WeFarm has been recognized for its innovative approach, receiving awards such as FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies in Africa and Google's Impact Challenge Award.

Juhudi Kilimo provides asset financing, technical assistance, and business training to smallholder farmers and rural agribusinesses in Kenya. The company offers loans for dairy cows and goats, poultry, pigs, rabbits, fish farming, and other livestock, as well as financing for agricultural equipment, irrigation, agro-processing and energy-related equipment, and vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles to transport farm goods. It operates as a microfinance institution focused on empowering rural livelihoods by delivering transformative financing alongside financial literacy and technical training. Founded in 2004 and based in Nairobi, Juhudi Kilimo supports clients across rural Kenya with flexible financing solutions designed to expand agricultural productivity and income.

Synnefa is a company that offers an ecosystem of Smart Greenhouses and Solar Dryers, integrated with FarmShield™ IoT sensors and FarmCloud™ software. This innovative approach enables farmers to optimize their operations by doubling their incomes on less land, conserving water, reducing post-harvest losses, and accessing premium markets. Additionally, Synnefa has developed an online farm record-keeping platform that enhances crop farming efficiency by collecting data from sensor-enabled irrigation systems and environmental monitoring devices. This platform provides soil analysis and real-time insights into the irrigation needs of crops, allowing farmers to manage their farms remotely via mobile devices and improve overall production.

Outfield is an agritech company focused on transforming the global fruit sector through its precision orchard management system. The platform utilizes unmanned drones and advanced image recognition technology to gather data on orchard performance, enabling growers to obtain accurate fruit counts and variability maps throughout the year. This system significantly enhances yield estimation accuracy, reducing common errors associated with manual assessments from around 20% to less than 10%. By automating data collection, Outfield allows growers to efficiently cover extensive areas in a short time, receiving processed insights within 24 hours. The company has successfully trialed its platform with apple and pear growers across three continents and is currently in use by paying beta-test growers in the UK, New Zealand, and South Africa. Outfield aims to scale its product offerings and expand its international presence while addressing the growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly fruit farming solutions. By leveraging machine learning, cloud computing, and drone technology, Outfield is poised to play a significant role in the future of sustainable agriculture.

HayBeeSee is introducing fundamental change to "agronomy" and farming best-practice utilising state-of-the-art robotics and AI. We are creating a novel robotics platform allowing large daily coverage as well as close proximity sensing and interaction for farmers. The world of agri-tech is fast moving towards precision agriculture & robotics, yet farmers today lack access to any real products that deliver quality data or impact on their farm at all. Meet the CropHopper®, world’s first robot designed for fast and efficient jumping across fields to scan crops, identify weeds (single leaf), aphids & other bugs, early signs of disease, tiller-count, plant count, grain-counts per head as well as to carry out mechanical weeding and spot spraying. Lightweight, jumping all season, even in growing crops. An integrated, full-season management strategy.

AGRIinsight supports smallholder farmers in emerging markets, international agribusinesses and governmental organisations.

From commercially grown crops to agroforestry, from seed to harvest, track and optimize your plants' growth with ease. Petiole Pro develops innovative tools for its growers community to enable data-driven agriculture, better yields and profits. Try Petiole Pro today and grow smarter.