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Open Climate Solutions uses macroalgae to increase climate resilience in agriculture and enable end-to-end regeneration

Nium is a climate tech company that uses nanotechnology to decarbonise industry. Its patents pending Green Ammonia on Demand system allows for decentralised synthesis of ammonia, powered by renewable energy.

The Intelligence Behind Global Circularity VCG.AI transforms industrial by-products and waste into valuable resources. AI-powered development of circular economy business models with the latest technology, material, market, and regulatory insights. Their proprietary AI solution, the Value Chain Generator®, helps companies, cities, and regions accelerate the transition to a circular economy, through Valorisation of By-products and Waste, Circular Product Development, Regional Circular Opportunities Assessment. When organisations want to better valorise by-products and waste, develop or source circular materials, or enhance circularity in their value chains, VCG.AI analyses thousands of data points to deliver the optimal solution tailored to their specific needs and locations. What once took months or years can now be achieved in just weeks—without the need to hire additional technology or bioeconomy experts. VCG.AI’s ever-expanding system includes: - 650+ validated circular solutions - 150+ different proven valorisation technologies - 3.5 M companies - 4M tons of project-ready organic residuals across Europe VCG.AI is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by unlocking circular opportunities for businesses worldwide. Learn more about them at www.vcg.ai.

GOENOMICS specializes in genome data analysis, providing affordable and accessible solutions for researchers in the life sciences. The company has developed a proprietary software platform that facilitates genome annotations, allowing researchers to explore genomic traits in plants and fungi. This platform efficiently analyzes vast amounts of genome data, which is essential for various applications, including drug development and agricultural breeding. By utilizing a comprehensive database of sequenced genomes, GOENOMICS enables customers to either have their own genomes analyzed or to conduct searches for relevant genomic information. The innovative approach combines high-quality analysis with user-friendly search capabilities, streamlining the research process and enhancing the understanding of genetic functions.

Amata Green's promotes organic and sustainable food production in a regenerative and responsible manner, around the world.

Regen Insight is a company that focuses on advancing sustainable agriculture through its innovative carbon farming platform. This platform is designed to reward farmers for enhancing their soil carbon content, thus promoting environmentally friendly farming practices. In addition to carbon footprint measurement, the platform effectively valorizes agricultural and environmental data, providing users with a straightforward and intuitive tool. This functionality allows clients to streamline their operations, reducing the time spent on administrative tasks and enabling them to dedicate more attention to supporting farmers directly.

Nature conservation projects: Making the ecological value measurable

We design, fabricate, and implement carbon negative biomass gasification systems, powering agriculture and the carbon market.

Aquanzo is a business focused on farming marine zooplankton on land, utilizing agricultural byproducts to create a sustainable and efficient production process. The company aims to domesticate zooplankton as a natural and optimal feed source for fish and shrimp, addressing the growing demand for marine proteins in the aquafeed industry. By leveraging advanced technologies, Aquanzo produces nutritious and environmentally friendly ingredients that minimize the ecological impact associated with traditional ocean harvesting. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance their aquaculture practices while preserving ocean ecosystems.

Innovative green technology for sustainable plant protection

Grassa BV specializes in the valorization of plant-based streams through bioraffinage, focusing on extracting value from grass and other agricultural residues. The company utilizes mobile refining machines to process fresh grass from pastures, agricultural by-products, invasive aquatic plants, and natural grass from conservation areas. This innovative approach yields four key products: fibers, protein, phosphate, and whey (liquid byproduct). Grassa's technology not only enhances the utility of these plant materials but also supports farmers by providing access to advanced solutions that help address food scarcity and improve their income stability.

A new rapid test for the quality control of plant seeds.

Bialtec is a biotechnology research company focused on developing sustainable animal nutrition products. The company specializes in understanding the microbiology of the intestines across various species, which allows for enhanced interactions between nutrition and animal health. Bialtec offers a range of services including nutrition solutions for livestock, poultry, and pets, such as dogs, cats, pigs, cattle, and horses. Their innovations include zootechnical additives and microencapsulation techniques aimed at improving the quality of life for animals while promoting efficient, high-quality production in the agricultural sector.

Cynomys is the first company to have patented an IoT solution for monitoring environmental parameters and consumption rates in animal farms. We developed a self-contained device that allows to control over 30 parameters that affect animal welfare, environmental impact, farm consumptions and hence the overall productivity of the farm, all from our secure cloud platform. We deliver our solutions to any kind of livestock farm. We have been on the market since 2018 and as per September 2020 we have customers in Italy, Spain, France, The Netherlands and Mexico. Our main customers are animal feed producers and distributors, as well as medium and large livestock companies. Our management team is composed of three highly qualified people with experience in technology building, software and hardware development and testing and communication. They are fully committed to help the livestock sector become more conscious and sustainable.

Biorefic is a next-generation decentralized biorefinery producing carbon-negative prebiotic food and nutraceutical ingredients, eu&prebiotic animal feed, peat alternative growing media and green hydrogen in an integrated, proprietary, environmentally benign process by up-cycling agricultural residues and energy crops for globally scalable regional agri-hub circular bio-economies coupled with carbon farming.

VetVise improves horse welfare in stables while maximizing financial success using video systems and AI. They put the animal back at the center of poultry and pig farming. They create warning systems assisted by machine learning AI based on information from two-dimensional cameras. They connect data, such as outcomes from slaughter, to enhance the entire value chain. To optimize animal health in animal management, they use deep learning technology and veterinarian expertise.

Climate Farmers is focused on scaling regenerative agriculture by providing a platform that trains farmers in ecosystem restoration, conservation, and enhancement of natural resources. The company aims to facilitate the transition to climate-resilient food production systems, emphasizing the importance of regenerative practices in promoting a healthier planet. Through its initiatives, Climate Farmers seeks to harness the potential of regenerative agriculture to store carbon in the soil and restore ecosystems, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

FibriTech develops a technology for the production of 3D fibre network materials. They offer services that include agritech, packaging, filters, insulators, ecomaterials, fibritech, hydroponics, fibres, and biocomposites.

E-TERRY specializes in developing autonomous agricultural robots aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices. Their flagship robot is designed to assist farmers by automating labor-intensive tasks in vegetable fields. The robot features a highly adaptable system that can adjust in height and track width to accommodate various crops and their growth stages. Utilizing computer vision and deep learning algorithms, E-TERRY collects detailed data on individual plants, enabling precision farming that promotes optimal care for each crop. The lightweight and foldable design of the E-TERRY robot facilitates easy transportation, making it suitable for a farming-as-a-service model. Overall, E-TERRY's solutions empower farmers to cultivate their fields more efficiently and intelligently, balancing economic viability with ecological responsibility.

wiCow is an artificial intelligence-driven health tracking system designed to enhance cattle breeding efficiency. The company develops an application that monitors the health of cows and buffaloes, focusing on both pre- and post-birth stages. By analyzing cow-related data, the self-learning system alerts farmers to potential health issues, allowing them to take necessary precautions and ensure timely medication. The application collects and securely stores farm and animal data in an encrypted cloud, facilitating precise health monitoring and improving overall animal welfare.

Contagra is a finance platform for agrifood supply chains

DigiFarm is an ag-tech startup based in Hamar, Norway, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions tailored to the needs of Norwegian farmers, with a focus on optimizing grain production. DigiFarm's platform utilizes deep neural network models informed by high-resolution Sentinel-2 imagery, providing farmers with a crop classification model that integrates extensive yield data and statistical analyses. This comprehensive approach allows farmers to monitor crop growth effectively and make informed, data-driven decisions to enhance their agricultural practices.

Bioweg, founded in Germany in 2019, is a purpose-driven company that addresses business challenges through innovative biotechnology. By integrating biotechnology, materials science, and molecular simulation learning, Bioweg develops and offers advanced sustainable, bio-based high-performance ingredients tailored for business-to-business applications. Their products are entirely animal-free, sustainably manufactured using green chemistry, and designed to meet the needs of industries such as cosmetics, personal care, agricultural technology, and food and beverage. The company employs a zero-waste circular process, utilizing food industry waste as feedstock to create bio-based microbeads, rheology modifiers, and hydrocolloids that are free of microplastics and compliant with current ECHA regulations. Through strategic partnerships with forward-thinking brands, Bioweg aims to promote sustainability and innovation in product development.

Be-Grow provides plant stimulant hydrogels to increase plant productivity. Their products fit into seeding processes and farming equipment. They collaborate with distributors to provide both our products and services.

Aquapurna is focused on creating a sustainable land-based shrimp farming system that employs automated and digitalized aquaculture technologies. By integrating nature-inspired designs, the company aims to produce high-quality shrimp while minimizing environmental impact. Their innovative approach includes cost-efficient systems and advanced filtration methods that facilitate water recirculation, thereby reducing capital expenditure. Aquapurna's commitment to sustainability ensures that consumers have access to authentic shrimp without compromising the health of the planet.

SmartCloudFarming is focused on enhancing global food security in the face of climate change through innovative agricultural technology. The company develops precision farming solutions that create soil intelligence for the agribusiness sector. Utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms and deep neural networks, SmartCloudFarming quantifies soil parameters efficiently without the need for hardware or on-site personnel. This technology allows clients to measure and map soil characteristics rapidly, leading to improved crop yields while conserving resources and minimizing agricultural emissions. By leveraging scarce soil datasets and employing transfer learning, SmartCloudFarming aims to build a comprehensive crop yield forecasting model to support sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.

Cropt started out as a spin-off from the BioSense Institute, the European Centre of Excellence for advanced technologies in sustainable agriculture. Since that initial spark, Cropt has grown into an AI and data science powerhouse. Long-standing partnerships with global players and an ever-expanding portfolio of digital agriculture success stories challenge our team to think bigger, reach higher and create more sustainable and resilient food systems.

PlasticFri is a GreenTech company from Sweden with a breakthrough technology turning agricultural waste to eco-friendly products for replacing plastics. For its ground-breaking work, PlasticFri has been awarded as the “World’s Most Innovative Sustainability Startup” among 1400 companies worldwide!