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Proofminder is an innovative platform focused on precision agriculture, providing growers with micro-level actionable insights on every leaf and plant. Established in 2021, the company combines AI technology and visual data to enable sustainable production practices across various agricultural sectors. Its platform facilitates a wide range of applications, including crop monitoring, plant disease and weed detection, flowering and canopy analysis, and weather damage assessments. By partnering with drone service providers and other stakeholders in the agroindustry, Proofminder delivers a comprehensive experience for crop and seed producers, including those in roots, vegetables, orchards, and vineyards. Recognized for its contributions, Proofminder was awarded "Most Innovative Agri Startup of 2021" by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture and was shortlisted in the top three for global agri-innovation in 2021 and 2022. Through its advanced monitoring capabilities, Proofminder aims to enhance the sustainability, innovation, and profitability of the agroindustry, helping growers adapt to ever-changing environmental conditions.

TerraGen Technology Group provides investors and farmers with a platform that encourages financial growth, stability, and shared prosperity.

Tie Up Farming is an end-to-end software solution.

Laconik is an agricultural technology company that develops a platform aimed at enhancing decision-making in farming by leveraging existing data and technology. The platform integrates seamlessly with major digital agriculture systems, allowing farmers to utilize standard hardware and software from modern farm machinery. By employing machine learning algorithms, Laconik analyzes collected data to optimize fertilizer application rates, taking into account spatial variability and focusing on return on investment. This approach enables farmers to conduct replicated trials, measure the actual profitability of fertilizer use, and make informed economic decisions based on precise recommendations.

Winely was founded in 2017 with interest from the co-founders regarding food tech and in particular how can they improve the wine making process. Working with SproutX, Melbourne they learnt more about the Australia agricultural industry and Australian wine technology.

AirSmat Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for drones, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The company offers a suite of products, including SmatCrows for capturing and sharing aerial images, SmatMapper for generating detailed 2D and 3D maps from large data sets, and SmatSat, which integrates satellite imagery and weather data for fields. SmatAI employs computer vision and algorithms to process data collected by drones, while SmatPortal serves as a centralized platform for accessing processed data insights. AirSmat's technology enables farmers to monitor growth trends, assess plant health, and optimize crop yields, contributing to more efficient farming operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Finchley, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria, AirSmat targets not only agriculture but also sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and solar energy, addressing the growing need for data intelligence across various industries.

Ucrop.it operates a blockchain-based agricultural management platform designed to enhance transparency and accessibility between farmers and companies. The platform facilitates the monitoring of sustainable farming practices by enabling data governance and traceability, allowing stakeholders to effectively communicate and act upon sustainability achievements. This includes initiatives such as carbon footprint reduction and the transition to regenerative agriculture. By fostering collaboration, Ucrop.it provides farmers, program developers, and brands with the tools to verify and share their sustainability efforts, ensuring that these achievements are both real and traceable. Ultimately, the platform aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices on a global scale, benefiting millions of acres of farmland.

Labby is an on-the-go food+beverage testing device focusing on the beer and wine production industry. Our technology can be used for a range of applications like counterfeit detection, quality control and even as a virtual brewmate for homebrewers. Our product comprises of a portable testing device and an analytics service that will be tailored for the entire spectrum of users- craft and large breweries, sommeliers, hobbyists and enthusiasts!

Our goal is to enable growers to maximize yield and reduce costs by turning center-pivot irrigation systems into robotics platform for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. Autonomous Pivot’s platform utilizes the world’s first on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar for continuous noninvasive sensing of soil water content, together with proprietary deep learning and AI agronomist technologies, the platform enables fully automatic symptoms detection and autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection.

Agrology is an agricultural technology company recognized for its contributions to sustainable farming practices and a recipient of a National Science Foundation award. Operating from offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Salinas, California, Agrology provides real-time data that enables growers to assess the ecological and agronomic impacts of regenerative farming. The company focuses on monitoring soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange, and microclimatic conditions. This data helps farmers connect regenerative practices to measurable reductions in greenhouse gases and other ecological benefits. Additionally, Agrology's predictive agriculture system offers insights that assist farmers in adapting to climate change while improving soil sequestration and generating carbon credits. The company is trusted by prominent growers, researchers, and global consumer packaged goods brands.

AirSmat Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for drones, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The company offers a suite of products, including SmatCrows for capturing and sharing aerial images, SmatMapper for generating detailed 2D and 3D maps from large data sets, and SmatSat, which integrates satellite imagery and weather data for fields. SmatAI employs computer vision and algorithms to process data collected by drones, while SmatPortal serves as a centralized platform for accessing processed data insights. AirSmat's technology enables farmers to monitor growth trends, assess plant health, and optimize crop yields, contributing to more efficient farming operations. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Finchley, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Lagos, Nigeria, AirSmat targets not only agriculture but also sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and solar energy, addressing the growing need for data intelligence across various industries.

Krilltech is an agricultural technology company that provides disruptive solutions based on green nanotechnology.

Ac-Planta Inc. is a Japan-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2018. It specializes in researching, manufacturing, and selling acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals designed to enhance plant resilience against heat, drought, and salt damage. One of its key products, Skeepon, is formulated to improve the adaptability of plants in challenging environmental conditions, addressing issues related to climate change. Through the innovative application of epigenetic technology, Ac-Planta aims to enhance plant growth and quality, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural productivity and food security while combating desertification. The company's efforts are focused on solving global food and environmental challenges through scientific advancements in plant health.

mesur.io Inc. specializes in developing devices and solutions for measuring and monitoring in-ground environmental data. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia, the company offers a platform called Earthstream that integrates various data sources, including soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts, to provide actionable insights. Additionally, mesur.io focuses on supply chain risk management by offering a risk score through its Tradeverifyd platform. This score assists enterprises in assessing supplier reliability and resilience, enabling more informed decision-making within supply chains. By leveraging agricultural data, mesur.io helps organizations automate processes and optimize resource usage, ultimately reducing costs related to labor, water, and raw materials.

Ucrop.it operates a blockchain-based agricultural management platform designed to enhance transparency and accessibility between farmers and companies. The platform facilitates the monitoring of sustainable farming practices by enabling data governance and traceability, allowing stakeholders to effectively communicate and act upon sustainability achievements. This includes initiatives such as carbon footprint reduction and the transition to regenerative agriculture. By fostering collaboration, Ucrop.it provides farmers, program developers, and brands with the tools to verify and share their sustainability efforts, ensuring that these achievements are both real and traceable. Ultimately, the platform aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices on a global scale, benefiting millions of acres of farmland.

TRIC Robotics, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newark, DE, specializes in developing robotic technology aimed at automating agricultural practices, specifically for strawberry farms. The company focuses on providing an autonomous, non-chemical pesticide alternative that enhances farming efficiency. Its modular robotic systems are equipped with capabilities for event monitoring, infrared detection, chemical detection, pipe inspection, and environmental sensing. This innovative approach allows farmers to access effective treatment options that increase profitability while reducing labor demands.

ReEnvision Ag specializes in the development of advanced row crop planters aimed at enhancing efficiency in commercial agriculture. The company's innovative planter system, which is currently under provisional patent, utilizes a cone-shaped dibble to ensure precise seed placement and spacing. This technology significantly minimizes the number of necessary field passes for operations like disc ripping and field cultivating, resulting in reduced labor, machinery, and fuel costs for farmers. By promoting a traceable and sustainable food source, ReEnvision Ag enables farmers to optimize crop yields and profit potential while minimizing environmental impact.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.

SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence software for agriculture. Its core offering is a soil intelligence platform that combines multispectral cameras, aerial drone sensors, and advanced AI algorithms to provide real-time analysis of soil health and nutrient management. The company's solutions cater to a wide range of agricultural stakeholders, including farming companies, landowners, crop insurers, and government departments. By utilizing technologies such as nano-satellite mapping and rover bots, SenseGrass enables farmers to monitor crop conditions, pest populations, and overall plant health. This approach promotes sustainable farming practices by helping to reduce chemical fertilizer use while increasing crop yields.

Lucent BioSciences is a Vancouver-based AgTech start-up driven by accelerating the transition of agriculture to sustainability. Lucent Bio has developed a novel patent-pending fertilizer for agriculture called "Soileos'' using cellulose fibre as a delivery agent. The product improves yield and soil health, and is climate positive, non-polluting, and sustainable.

AgroTools is a leading digital platform for corporate agribusiness, providing comprehensive solutions that facilitate the management of risks and opportunities in rural operations. With nearly 15 years of experience, the company leverages advanced technology to analyze over 1,300 layers of data from various sources, enhancing decision-making for cooperatives, traders, reinsurers, and food retailers. The platform monitors more than 4.5 million rural territories and oversees significant financial portfolios, including BRL 50 billion in rural finance and BRL 100 billion in agribusiness operations. AgroTools aims to democratize access to vital information, thus supporting sustainability and profitability within the agribusiness sector. Its digital tools enable clients to gain insights into crop performance, ensure quality checks, and implement production enhancement strategies, ultimately improving efficiency across the agricultural value chain.

Grão Direto LTDA operates a digital trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of grains, connecting farmers and grain buyers in a more efficient manner. Founded in 2016 and based in Uberaba, Brazil, the platform enables users to negotiate and finalize deals for spot, future, or barter trades. It enhances market intelligence, allowing producers and buyers to make informed decisions regarding pricing and grain selection. Additionally, Grão Direto supports various processes related to grain trading, including logistics, contract management, and financial products. The platform is accessible via both a web interface and a smartphone application, catering to a diverse range of users, including cooperatives, trading companies, traditional brokers, and warehouses. By integrating technology into grain commercialization, Grão Direto aims to modernize the agricultural commodity chain in Brazil and beyond.

Tarvos is a Brazilian company established in 2017, specializing in agricultural pest monitoring solutions. It has developed a sensor-based trap that counts and classifies insects, providing real-time data to farmers. This technology helps identify pest locations and optimal intervention times, enabling timely and effective pest control. Additionally, the platform assesses pest pressure and potential crop damage, facilitating informed decision-making regarding insecticide application. By offering these insights, Tarvos aims to enhance crop monitoring and improve agricultural yields for its clients.

Growers currently lose 75% of crop yield potential due to decision errors in plant health and nutrition management. DigiFarmz uses algorithms that combine biotic (genetics, pathogen, etc.) and abiotic (climate, sowing dates, location, etc.) parameters and a big data with more than sixteen years of field and greenhouse researches, to provide real-time dynamic recommendations for the very reality of each farm and field plot, optimizing the use of agrochemicals, increasing the yield and profitability of crops.

HEMPALTA is an agricultural technology company established in 2022, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The company specializes in innovative hemp processing and product creation, utilizing industrial hemp that is sustainably grown in Southern Alberta. HEMPALTA operates a state-of-the-art HempTrain Advanced Processing Plant located in Calgary, where it processes its hemp to develop a range of products. The company's focus is on harnessing the potential of hemp to create sustainable solutions in various applications.

Growcer is a manufacturer of modular hydroponic farms that provide a simple solution to locally grow and sell fresh profitable crops year-round, regardless of the climate.

Pure Life Carbon is an AgTech business specializing in advanced carbon products for the agricultural industry. The company focuses on R&D, environmental impacts, and the displacement of outdated products. It is on a mission to create technologies that will protect the environment, reduce the impact of global warming, and support premium crop growth and production. Pure Life Carbon was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

AgGene is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing innovative plant traits to tackle challenges in crop production. The company's flagship technology, GTPase accelerating protein technology, enhances the protein content in plant tissues, contributing to improved protein yields. By employing genomics and molecular plant breeding techniques, including gene editing, AgGene provides solutions that enable clients to enhance the quality and quantity of protein in crops.

Vivid Machines is a startup focused on enhancing agricultural production for fruit and vegetable farmers through innovative technology. The company develops advanced vision sensors and machine learning systems that deliver plant-specific insights, allowing farmers to capture critical information about their crops that was previously unnoticed. This technology enables farmers to digitize the physical and chemical attributes of their fields, facilitating more informed decision-making and increasing the proportion of produce that reaches grocery stores. Vivid Machines' system operates in real-time, quantifying fruit and size distribution, identifying pests and diseases, and evaluating overall plant health. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, the company provides valuable data to growers, pack houses, and fruit marketers, ultimately optimizing the fruit supply chain.

Verdi is building the data science platform for hyper-specific farm actions, starting with irrigation.

Continuum Ag, Inc. is a company that focuses on improving soil health through its proprietary platform, the TopSoil Tool. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, Iowa, Continuum Ag offers a range of services designed to assist farmers and agricultural companies. Its platform provides data mapping, soil fertility recommendations, harvest analytics, and crop planning tools, all aimed at promoting regenerative agricultural practices. The company also emphasizes the use of soil testing technologies to tailor recommendations that enhance soil health. By collaborating with a network of agronomists, Continuum Ag aims to build a comprehensive soil database, supporting farmers in analyzing and improving soil conditions to boost crop yields.

Umami Bioworks focuses on the discovery and development of a platform for scalable production of cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company specializes in cell-based food products made from fish cells and tissues, ensuring that their offerings are free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By employing systems engineering principles, Umami Bioworks seeks to accelerate the industrialization of cell cultivation, facilitating local and cost-effective production of innovative seafood alternatives. Their automated, modular production system is designed to support the creation of affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat, utilizing low-cost, serum-free media and advanced marine cell lines.

Smart Agri Labs specializes in developing an AI-powered crop input intelligence platform aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience. The company provides farmers and agribusinesses with data-driven solutions, starting with seed variety recommendations and extending to a wider array of crop inputs, including biologicals. Their platform integrates advanced machine learning techniques with crowdsourced data analytics, fostering a collaborative environment where farmers, agricultural experts, and data scientists can share insights and knowledge. This approach not only aims to improve the sustainability and profitability of small farms globally but also empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding crop input selection, placement, and management.

Prairie Vertical Farms operates commercial-scale vertical farms with a focus on enhancing the fresh food supply chain. The company aims to disrupt traditional supply chains for fresh local produce by establishing large-scale vertical farms that grow high-quality leafy greens. By supplying both local and national retailers, Prairie Vertical Farms provides reasonably priced leafy greens, reducing the reliance on imports. This approach not only helps to conserve water usage but also lowers greenhouse gas emissions associated with the leafy greens supply chain.

Veridi Technologies develops innovative technology aimed at enabling farmers to detect plant diseases and pathogens at early stages. By utilizing computer vision and automated microscopy, the company enhances the accuracy, affordability, and scalability of laboratory diagnostics. This advanced technology not only helps in identifying plant pathogens but also analyzes soil biodiversity, ultimately reducing the reliance on pesticides. As a result, farmers can achieve higher yields while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

iClassifier is a developer of an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing the livestock industry through data management and analysis. The company focuses on monitoring animal health, automating assessments, and anticipating animal behavior, which leads to improved efficiency and better farming outcomes. Its digital tools are designed to evaluate livestock for health and structural traits, facilitating early detection of diseases such as lameness. Additionally, iClassifier offers consulting services and smart analysis to assist farmers in managing time and costs effectively. By enabling proactive health management, iClassifier helps farmers improve production, ensure animal longevity, and maintain high standards of animal welfare.

Vertum Technologies designs & builds robotic farming assistants that help indoor farmers increase yield and improve environmental sustainability.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

FarmWise provides technology-based services that allow farmers to streamline farm operations and increase food production efficiency. It offers a productive mechanical weeding implement for vegetable crops, along with its exceptional training and support program. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

We're building the world's densest digital trap network to accurately gauge insect pest pressure. This helps millions of farmers in precisely combating crop-eating insects, accelerating a transition to more sustainable methods. Good for the farmer, the environment and for our food security

Haystack Ag supports growers and global carbon markets with tools for high-accuracy, cost-effective soil carbon measurement.

SeedLinked LLC is a technology company based in Viroqua, Wisconsin, that operates a mobile application and online platform connecting growers, plant breeders, and seed companies. Founded in 2018, SeedLinked utilizes crowdsourced data and advanced analytics to facilitate the selection and acquisition of high-value, regionally adapted seeds. Its platform aggregates and analyzes yield data from growers, alongside preferences from chefs, consumers, and other stakeholders, creating a transparent online marketplace. By enabling users to track and share information about seed performance in various soil and climatic conditions, SeedLinked supports informed decision-making for farmers and gardeners, ultimately fostering healthier and more resilient agroecosystems.

Space AG creates innovative solutions for the agricultural sector. It offers an integrated platform for management of specialty crops that combines data captured from drones - equipped with infrared and thermal cameras - and from mobile sensors attached to tractors. It has generated artificial intelligence models that help farmers make better decisions, maximizing their yields and optimizing the use of critical resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Iamus Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence and robotics company based in Ireland, specializing in innovative robotic solutions for the poultry industry. The company has developed technology that enables poultry farmers and processors to gather and analyze critical data on farm operations. Using machine learning, Iamus's robots collect visual, environmental, and biometric information from poultry sheds, transforming it into actionable insights. This real-time data allows producers to make informed decisions, enhancing both efficiency and safety in poultry production. Iamus Technologies aims to address the increasing demands of modern broiler production by providing tools that facilitate automatic data recovery and timely interventions, ultimately supporting the optimization of farming practices.

Cattler is a cloud-based farm management platform specifically designed for the cattle industry. It enables farmers to manage all operations from a single interface, integrating various data sources and third-party devices such as scales and EID readers. The platform streamlines essential tasks, including livestock management, feeding, animal health monitoring, and billing, allowing users to efficiently oversee their farm operations from start to finish. By centralizing previously dispersed and underutilized data, Cattler enhances decision-making and operational efficiency, catering to the needs of cattle farmers at every stage of their business.

Pharm Robotics LLC, founded in 2019 and based in San Jacinto, California, specializes in developing robotic systems for dairy farms to enhance the inoculation process for cows. The company's technology integrates a robotic injection system with tools such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and a camera ID reader, allowing for the automated identification and administration of vaccinations and fertility treatments. The system captures detailed data on each cow, including the timing of pharmaceutical administration, types of medication, dosages, and weight. This information is transmitted to the cloud, providing farmers with real-time insights that help improve herd health management, optimize labor usage, and boost immunization and pregnancy rates. By leveraging automation and machine learning, Pharm Robotics aims to promote sustainable practices and enhance the overall economic viability of dairy farming.

We're building the world's densest digital trap network to accurately gauge insect pest pressure. This helps millions of farmers in precisely combating crop-eating insects, accelerating a transition to more sustainable methods. Good for the farmer, the environment and for our food security

Muddy Machines develops autonomous robots aimed at assisting farms with labor-intensive crops by automating fieldwork. The company initially focuses on its green asparagus harvest technology while planning to expand its capabilities to other crops. Additionally, Muddy Machines is exploring the use of its robotic platform for other labor-intensive tasks, such as weeding and precision applications. The robots utilize computer vision and machine learning to assess crop maturity and perform selective harvesting, ensuring that crops are picked with care to minimize damage. This innovation enables farmers to increase local produce yields and maintain the freshness of their crops.

Space AG creates innovative solutions for the agricultural sector. It offers an integrated platform for management of specialty crops that combines data captured from drones - equipped with infrared and thermal cameras - and from mobile sensors attached to tractors. It has generated artificial intelligence models that help farmers make better decisions, maximizing their yields and optimizing the use of critical resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Iamus Technologies Limited is an artificial intelligence and robotics company based in Ireland, specializing in innovative robotic solutions for the poultry industry. The company has developed technology that enables poultry farmers and processors to gather and analyze critical data on farm operations. Using machine learning, Iamus's robots collect visual, environmental, and biometric information from poultry sheds, transforming it into actionable insights. This real-time data allows producers to make informed decisions, enhancing both efficiency and safety in poultry production. Iamus Technologies aims to address the increasing demands of modern broiler production by providing tools that facilitate automatic data recovery and timely interventions, ultimately supporting the optimization of farming practices.

Ladybug Robotics specializes in developing autonomous robotics technology aimed at alleviating labor shortages in agriculture. The company provides intelligent devices equipped with advanced sensors that enable them to accurately sense their surroundings and navigate independently. These autonomous machines are designed to automate repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, offering AI-powered plant-level automation as a service to farmers. By ensuring high precision and adhering to strict quality control standards, Ladybug Robotics helps growers efficiently manage their operations and enhance productivity.

Nectar's mission is to ensure the health of honey bees by helping beekeepers apply the right care at the right time through bee-friendly and human technology. They aim to bring bees and beekeepers closer together by enabling communication between two species.w

AGvisorPRO is a platform designed to connect individuals in the agricultural sector with experts who can provide valuable insights and solutions. The platform facilitates real-time interactions with a diverse range of specialists, including independent consultants, equipment professionals, and government experts. AGvisorPRO offers various services, including a comprehensive soil interpretation process, yield monitoring, energy and agricultural assistance, and crop protection recommendations. By enabling quick access to expertise, the platform helps farmers and agricultural professionals address the challenges they face, thereby enhancing productivity and decision-making in the industry. The platform also monetizes by allowing companies to connect with users seeking agricultural advice and services.

Verdi is building the data science platform for hyper-specific farm actions, starting with irrigation.

Susterre is pioneering the use of ultra-high pressure fluid jet technology for row crop planting and seeding applications.

Lucent BioSciences is a Vancouver-based AgTech start-up driven by accelerating the transition of agriculture to sustainability. Lucent Bio has developed a novel patent-pending fertilizer for agriculture called "Soileos'' using cellulose fibre as a delivery agent. The product improves yield and soil health, and is climate positive, non-polluting, and sustainable.

Our goal is to enable growers to maximize yield and reduce costs by turning center-pivot irrigation systems into robotics platform for autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection. Autonomous Pivot’s platform utilizes the world’s first on-pivot Ground Penetrating Radar for continuous noninvasive sensing of soil water content, together with proprietary deep learning and AI agronomist technologies, the platform enables fully automatic symptoms detection and autonomous irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection.

Cattler is a cloud-based farm management platform specifically designed for the cattle industry. It enables farmers to manage all operations from a single interface, integrating various data sources and third-party devices such as scales and EID readers. The platform streamlines essential tasks, including livestock management, feeding, animal health monitoring, and billing, allowing users to efficiently oversee their farm operations from start to finish. By centralizing previously dispersed and underutilized data, Cattler enhances decision-making and operational efficiency, catering to the needs of cattle farmers at every stage of their business.

Vertum Technologies designs & builds robotic farming assistants that help indoor farmers increase yield and improve environmental sustainability.

Syocin Biotech is developing a synthetic biology platform for the redesign of natural existing biomolecules to precisely target plant bacterial pathogens that threaten world food availability.

Arva Intelligence is a company focused on enhancing sustainable agriculture through an advanced agricultural intelligence platform. By connecting growers to customers in developing environmental industries, it facilitates true sustainability and carbon impact. The platform employs agronomic AI to deliver highly-verified credits while prioritizing producer profitability, thereby maximizing land values both now and in the future. In addition, Arva Intelligence offers AI-powered predictive analytics, environmentally matched seed selection, and comprehensive industry reports. These tools enable farmers to improve the economic viability of the agricultural supply chain while promoting the environmental health of their farmland.

Intello Labs specializes in utilizing image recognition and machine learning technologies to assess the quality of agricultural crops. The company has developed an analytics platform that employs AI, including computer vision and deep learning, to provide automated solutions for the food commodities sector. By offering smartphone applications that facilitate grading and quality monitoring of agricultural products, Intello Labs enables growers, traders, retailers, and food service companies to achieve greater transparency and standardization in quality assessment. This approach aims to minimize value risk and reduce wastage within agricultural supply chains.

Talam Biotech is dedicated to harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to tackle key agricultural challenges. The company develops natural, microbial-based solutions that not only enhance crop yields but also help reduce toxins in crops and minimize pollutants in arable soil. By focusing on bio-remediation, Talam Biotech creates products that improve soil fertility, aid in the cleanup of contaminated soil and water, and block the uptake of heavy metals by crops. This approach aims to promote sustainable and healthier food production systems, ultimately contributing to the goal of providing safe food for a growing global population.

Instacrops is a AgTech platform that integrates technologies and provides services for farmers. Instacrops is a virtual assistant that combines high power Software and IoT modules to optimize irrigation, weather forecasts, detect pest and diseases, maximize fertilizers, giving real time recommendations for farmers with actionable insights.

Boomitra is an innovative carbon marketplace focused on mitigating climate change by collaborating with farmers and landowners globally to enhance agricultural practices. Based in the United States, the company employs proprietary artificial intelligence and satellite technology to monitor, report, and verify soil organic carbon levels to a depth of over 30 centimeters without the need for physical soil sampling, achieving a 99% reduction in measurement costs. This efficient and scalable approach allows Boomitra to operate across diverse landholdings, impacting over 5 million acres and engaging more than 150,000 farmers on four continents. Farmers and landowners benefit significantly from the sale of carbon credits, receiving the majority of the proceeds, which can be reinvested into their farms and local communities. By integrating satellite data and geospatial deep learning, Boomitra promotes sustainable land management and provides cost-effective pathways for farmers to participate in the carbon credit market while assisting organizations in achieving their sustainability goals.

SolGro is a company specializing in the development of nanomaterials and nanotechnology aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. It focuses on creating innovative greenhouse canopies that incorporate advanced nanomaterials into the glazing. This technology effectively converts wasted sunlight into usable light, thereby boosting photosynthesis in plants. As a result, farmers benefit from reduced harvest times, increased crop yields, and improved quality of produce. SolGro's services encompass a range of applications, including agriculture, greenhouse technology, and plastics, all designed to optimize light utilization and enhance crop production.

Agri Marketplace is a B2B cloud based platform for real transactions of agricultural products. We have built a complete digital solution with different added value services: marketplace to buy & sell, logistics services, quality inspections, secure payments and legal support. We believe our project is grounded on values of transparency and fair trade, and our business model aims to redistribute the value in whole food supply chain, in order to increase returns to those who assume more risks (e.g. farmers) and reduce the amount paid by the agro-industry buyers. We believe the platform’s model we envision is innovative and disruptive.

Spornado is an Agtech company focused on providing an early alert system for crop diseases, specifically targeting risks such as sclerotinia in canola and late blight in potatoes. The company's innovative wind-powered air sampler collects disease spores from the air and water, enabling farmers to detect the presence of crop diseases before they manifest visibly in the fields. By utilizing highly sensitive DNA analysis, Spornado allows farmers to make informed decisions on when and what fungal pesticides to apply. This approach not only reduces the guesswork associated with fungicide spraying but also helps optimize the timing and selection of treatments, ultimately saving farmers time and money while protecting crop yields.

Platfarm is an agricultural technology company based in Willunga, South Australia, founded in 2017. It offers a smartphone application that enables farmers to monitor and manage their farmland effectively. The platform facilitates real-time tracking of farm activities, including task management for planting, spraying herbicides and fungicides, and other agricultural processes. By providing tools for growers to optimize their inputs and minimize waste, Platfarm aims to enhance productivity and sustainability in farming practices. Its focus on maximizing yields per hectare while promoting environmental responsibility makes it a valuable resource for farmers and vineyards.

HiveKeepers is an AgTech company that specializes in developing beekeeping software aimed at promoting healthier hives. The software allows beekeepers to record and access data about their bees from any location, making hive management more efficient. Additionally, HiveKeepers offers a variety of devices that monitor beehive loads and automate record-keeping processes. These innovations not only simplify the management of beehives but also enhance security by monitoring for potential theft. The technology supports beekeepers in tracking the movement of their hives, thereby aiding in traceability and overall hive health management.

Cattle Care is a provider of video analytics technology tailored for dairy farms, focusing on the management of activities in milking parlors. The company's platform leverages low-cost video cameras and advanced computer vision techniques to monitor cattle health by analyzing behavioral patterns and identifying anomalies. By connecting to existing security cameras, Cattle Care's system records video during milking shifts and processes this data on its servers. The algorithms developed by the company help detect deviations from expected behaviors, enabling timely alerts to farm workers about potentially sick animals. This technology not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports animal welfare within dairy farming practices.

Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.

Olombria is an agricultural technology company focused on enhancing crop yield and productivity through an innovative integrated pollination system. This system utilizes flies in conjunction with a chemical signaling device to optimize pollination processes, complementing existing bee services. By curating fly behavior and providing horticultural growers with essential information on pollinators and environmental conditions, Olombria enables cultivators to harness a critical ecosystem service for crop pollination. The company's approach not only supports wild plant pollination but also aims to significantly increase harvest yields for agricultural producers.

Trace Genomics, Inc. is focused on developing diagnostic tools powered by artificial intelligence to enhance soil health and crop productivity. The company offers a comprehensive soil microbiome test that provides early predictions of soil diseases and assesses soil quality. By utilizing advanced DNA sequencing technologies and a vast database of microbial species, Trace Genomics analyzes the microbial composition of soil, delivering insights into key indicators of soil health and disease risk. This information assists agronomists and corporate partners in making informed decisions regarding soil management, crop selection, and the application of fertilizers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Ames, Iowa, Trace Genomics aims to empower farmers with actionable data to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Agronow offers robust farm analysis with high quality and reliable statistical results through proprietary crop data. So you can track and monitor your crops every three days, receiving harvest alerts, production breaks, harvest quality, and other variables of interest.

Persistence Data Mining focuses on enhancing soil health through its innovative SoilyticsTM solution, a hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. This advanced imaging technique enables rapid and efficient sampling, addressing the global challenge of soil health which is vital for food production, climate change mitigation, land degradation prevention, water quality, and nutritional food quality. The company aims to provide farmers with cost-effective and high-resolution data to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency, utilizing physics-based technologies rather than traditional chemical methods. By delivering real-time soil nutrient information over extensive agricultural areas, Persistence Data Mining empowers farmers to boost crop yields, optimize input costs, and promote environmental sustainability.

Boost Biomes, Inc. specializes in developing microbiome products aimed at enhancing food production and agricultural sustainability. The company employs a discovery platform that leverages high-throughput DNA sequencing, selective enrichment, and advanced bioinformatics to identify multi-microbial products that play significant commercial roles. This innovative approach is designed to be faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods, allowing for the identification of multi-microbial solutions that often outperform single-microbe products. By generating comprehensive data sets on agriculturally relevant microbiomes, Boost Biomes enables researchers to create safe and effective naturally occurring microbes to manage diseases in high-value crops. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Boost Biomes was formerly known as Coax Biosystems, Inc. before rebranding in 2017.

Aker Technologies Inc. specializes in providing crop intelligence and in-season analytical tools to enhance farm operations. The company develops smart crop management solutions aimed at promoting precision farming practices. Utilizing patented computer vision and biometric sensors, along with comprehensive software and service offerings, Aker Technologies enables the detection, classification, and measurement of pest pressures, airborne pathogens, crop diseases, and fertility issues within crop canopies. Its customer service platform caters to chemical suppliers, agricultural retailers, and consultants, facilitating support for growers. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Winnebago, Minnesota, Aker Technologies also maintains an office in Chicago, Illinois.

Persistence Data Mining focuses on enhancing soil health through its innovative SoilyticsTM solution, a hyperspectral soil nutrient mapping technology. This advanced imaging technique enables rapid and efficient sampling, addressing the global challenge of soil health which is vital for food production, climate change mitigation, land degradation prevention, water quality, and nutritional food quality. The company aims to provide farmers with cost-effective and high-resolution data to improve soil management and fertilizer efficiency, utilizing physics-based technologies rather than traditional chemical methods. By delivering real-time soil nutrient information over extensive agricultural areas, Persistence Data Mining empowers farmers to boost crop yields, optimize input costs, and promote environmental sustainability.

AgShift specializes in enhancing food quality assessment and control through advanced technology. The company focuses on automating the grading process for agricultural commodities, particularly fresh produce and edible nuts, using its proprietary AI-enabled food quality analyzer, Hydra. This innovative solution employs 3D industrial machine vision and cloud-connected artificial intelligence to inspect samples, generate quality inspection reports, and monitor trends. By providing a more efficient and objective grading system, AgShift creates a digitized audit trail that improves operational efficiency and significantly reduces food waste throughout the supply chain. The integration of these technologies empowers food organizations with better tools and insights to enhance food quality management.

Tortuga AgTech focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through innovative technology, primarily by using robots to perform labor-intensive tasks such as harvesting, packing, and trimming. The company aims to empower growers to produce unique, nutritious food while promoting environmental sustainability. By integrating advanced digital horticulture systems that utilize robotics, automation, and precision data analytics, Tortuga AgTech enables farmers to adopt more efficient growing methods that improve yields and reduce manual labor requirements. This approach not only helps growers compete with large-scale agriculture but also fosters the creation of full-time local technical jobs. Ultimately, Tortuga AgTech is dedicated to delivering fresher and healthier produce to communities, thereby contributing to a healthier society and a thriving ecosystem.

UAV-IQ, which stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Intelligence, helps growers easily and profitably adopt some of the most advanced agricultural technology. We are an AgriTech company that leverages deep experience in large-scale drone operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. The company now offers drone-based biological control (or “biocontrol”) service, a revolutionary integrated pest management (IPM) service that uses drones to efficiently release beneficial insects to control pest populations as an effective alternative to pesticides. We currently provide this service in California, and are underway in our plans to make it available in new markets in the near future. We started off as one of the first companies authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct commercial drone operations to provide crop scouting services for California vineyards, and have since grown to the point where the platform and software we built to serve our own customers has been used by drone operators on five continents to serve local growers. UAV-IQ now stands poised to scale a groundbreaking new service after a successful market entry in California. This initiative is drone-based biological control (“biocontrol”) service, a revolutionary integrated pest management (“IPM”) service that uses drones to efficiently release beneficial insects to control pest populations as an effective alternative to pesticides. Partnered with the world’s largest multinational company in the $3.8B agricultural biocontrol industry, we are underway in our plans to make this service available in new markets throughout the U.S. and beyond. We have a well-balanced team with strength in critical areas. Andreas Neuman, the CEO, was Assistant Director of Operations for the US Air Force’s first squadron operating the Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which carries the most sophisticated remote sensing equipment in operation. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in both his civilian and military careers and has routinely been entrusted with assets valued at over $200 million and the completion of multi-million-dollar projects. He has identified and solved complex and evolving regulatory and technical issues that led to a six-fold increase in mission capability by defining and implementing new programs and policies. After separating from the military, he gained experience in the startup world as an analyst for Tech Coast Angels and earned his MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, building on credentials that include a BA in economics from Columbia University and an MA in International Relations from American Military University. Thomas Grandperrin is our Director of Business Development. He has Masters Degrees in management from ESEC Barcelona and Toulouse Business School and is an alum of Start-Up Chile, where he met the UAV-IQ team. Originally from France and fluent in three languages, he has spent the last 10 years working in agriculture focusing on developing new technologies in India, Argentina, California, and Chile. He is now based out of Barcelona, Spain where he is focused on building awareness for UAV-IQ’s services and preparing for expansion into the EU. Michael Clark is an accomplished database engineer and strategist who brings expertise to the backbone of the product—its enterprise architecture. He also provides programming and developing skills which have already borne results for UAV-IQ as it builds its platforms. UAV-IQ has graduated from prominent business accelerator programs and has been advised by key faculty members and researchers at UC Davis to gain unique access to their industry-leading expertise. It has gained several prestigious awards including the Food + City Challenge at South by Southwest (SXSW), and media attention from major outlets such as CNN and AgFunder. As a result, UAV-IQ has solidified itself as a leader in an emerging industry, specializing in bridging the gap between drone flight service providers and the agriculture industry.

Talam Biotech is dedicated to harnessing the power of the soil microbiome to tackle key agricultural challenges. The company develops natural, microbial-based solutions that not only enhance crop yields but also help reduce toxins in crops and minimize pollutants in arable soil. By focusing on bio-remediation, Talam Biotech creates products that improve soil fertility, aid in the cleanup of contaminated soil and water, and block the uptake of heavy metals by crops. This approach aims to promote sustainable and healthier food production systems, ultimately contributing to the goal of providing safe food for a growing global population.

AgShift specializes in enhancing food quality assessment and control through advanced technology. The company focuses on automating the grading process for agricultural commodities, particularly fresh produce and edible nuts, using its proprietary AI-enabled food quality analyzer, Hydra. This innovative solution employs 3D industrial machine vision and cloud-connected artificial intelligence to inspect samples, generate quality inspection reports, and monitor trends. By providing a more efficient and objective grading system, AgShift creates a digitized audit trail that improves operational efficiency and significantly reduces food waste throughout the supply chain. The integration of these technologies empowers food organizations with better tools and insights to enhance food quality management.

3Bar Biologics Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio-based bioscience company that specializes in developing sustainable agricultural solutions. Established in 2013, the company focuses on enhancing crop yields through its flagship product, Bio-YIELD, a microbe inoculant system. Bio-YIELD utilizes naturally occurring microbes specifically matched to various crops and soil environments, promoting healthier plant growth without the need for synthetic chemicals. This innovative system was the result of over 15 years of research conducted by scientists at The Ohio State University. Initially launched in 2014 for eastern Corn Belt growers, 3Bar Biologics aims to expand its market reach globally as it gathers additional supporting data, thereby assisting farmers in sustainably increasing yields while protecting their investments in land and seed.

Farm Dog specializes in developing a pest and disease management toolkit aimed at enhancing crop protection for farmers. This toolkit streamlines the scouting process, enabling farmers to efficiently share field observations and make informed treatment decisions. By democratizing agricultural data, Farm Dog provides valuable insights into yields and resource inputs. The software allows users to track various agricultural challenges, including pests, diseases, and weeds, while also facilitating the recording of trap counts and geo-referencing findings. Additionally, it enables users to document their observations with photographs, ultimately improving decision-making and productivity in agricultural practices.

Arable is a developer of an integrated system for agriculture that helps digitize and optimize decisions from seed breeding to food production. The platform measures everything that matters to the crop, from the weather to the soil, to the plant itself by the use of a unique set of spectral and thermal sensors. This enables Arable to observe a crop’s development through the season and determine the onset of stress due to a lack of water or nutrients. Its integrated hardware, agronomic modeling, and software suite is enabling farmers, agronomists, researchers, processors, and food companies to understand the crop system at the plant, field, and region level, which helps to reduce risk, improve productivity, and optimize for sustainability. Arable received recognition, including the Irrigation Association’s Best New Product of 2018, Plug & Play’s Top 10 Ag Tech Companies to Watch in 2019, and THRIVE’s Top 50 Companies for 2020 awards.

Trace Genomics, Inc. is focused on developing diagnostic tools powered by artificial intelligence to enhance soil health and crop productivity. The company offers a comprehensive soil microbiome test that provides early predictions of soil diseases and assesses soil quality. By utilizing advanced DNA sequencing technologies and a vast database of microbial species, Trace Genomics analyzes the microbial composition of soil, delivering insights into key indicators of soil health and disease risk. This information assists agronomists and corporate partners in making informed decisions regarding soil management, crop selection, and the application of fertilizers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Ames, Iowa, Trace Genomics aims to empower farmers with actionable data to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Verdi is building the data science platform for hyper-specific farm actions, starting with irrigation.