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IBI-Ag is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative bioinsecticides that provide environmentally friendly pest management solutions for farmers. The company focuses on creating natural single-domain antibody insecticides designed to enhance crop production while ensuring the safety of farm workers, consumers, and the environment. By utilizing advanced technology and fermentation processes, IBI-Ag offers efficient and selective pest control solutions that lower agricultural costs. The company's platform is built on thorough testing and extensive learning, allowing farmers to access customized biological pest control strategies that meet their specific needs. Through its commitment to sustainable practices, IBI-Ag aims to revolutionize the agricultural landscape by promoting safer and more effective methods of insect management.

Peptobiotics is a synbio startup that develops livestock disease prevention biotechnology for sustainable Agri productivity. The company makes agriculture more productive, humane, and sustainable by promoting growth and protecting against pathogens using a new type of antibiotic alternative that does not cause resistance.

TierraSpec is a company that has developed a platform designed to measure and validate carbon sequestration in agricultural soils. Utilizing remote sensing technology, the platform incorporates unique testing methods and advanced machine learning modeling to accurately assess the carbon content in fields. This capability allows farmers to effectively report on their soil's carbon sequestration, facilitating their access to carbon credit markets. By providing these tools, TierraSpec supports sustainable farming practices and contributes to climate change mitigation efforts.

FruitSpec Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing hyperspectral sensor systems for fruit yield estimation, catering to farmers, distributors, and insurance companies. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers FruitSpec sensor pods that scan orchards to analyze fruit trees. This technology employs hyperspectral imaging and deep learning algorithms to differentiate between leaves and fruits, generating valuable insights for agribusinesses. FruitSpec provides a comprehensive yield estimation service, which includes scanning the orchard and delivering detailed reports. These reports feature the number of fruits and their size distribution, as well as heat maps indicating fruit quantity distribution within the orchard. By facilitating data collection and yield prediction, FruitSpec enables stakeholders in the fruit value chain to optimize their demand-to-supply processes and make informed business decisions.

AgroScout Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based agricultural intelligence platform. This platform aids farmers by identifying and monitoring crop diseases, ultimately enhancing crop yields and promoting sustainable farming practices. AgroScout's solutions leverage advanced analytics and high-resolution aerial imagery to provide detailed insights into crop health, which helps food production companies optimize their operations for greater profitability. The platform tracks various growth parameters, including plant stand counts and biomass, throughout the growing season. Additionally, it continuously monitors for pests and diseases, facilitating early detection and reducing pesticide use by predicting regional outbreaks. By offering actionable insights into crop management, AgroScout enables farmers to make informed decisions and improve their strategic planning.

IBI-Ag is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative bioinsecticides that provide environmentally friendly pest management solutions for farmers. The company focuses on creating natural single-domain antibody insecticides designed to enhance crop production while ensuring the safety of farm workers, consumers, and the environment. By utilizing advanced technology and fermentation processes, IBI-Ag offers efficient and selective pest control solutions that lower agricultural costs. The company's platform is built on thorough testing and extensive learning, allowing farmers to access customized biological pest control strategies that meet their specific needs. Through its commitment to sustainable practices, IBI-Ag aims to revolutionize the agricultural landscape by promoting safer and more effective methods of insect management.

Saturas Ltd. is engaged in the development and manufacturing of advanced irrigation sensor systems designed for agricultural applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Misgav, Israel, the company creates miniature stem water potential (SWP) sensors that are embedded in the trunks of trees, vines, and other plants. These sensors provide precise and continuous measurements of water status, allowing farmers to optimize irrigation practices. The Saturas system includes implanted sensors, wireless transponders, and a central control unit that communicates data to farmers' devices, enabling real-time monitoring and management. This technology not only reduces water consumption but also enhances fruit production and quality by tailoring irrigation to the specific needs of crops, thus promoting efficient water use and improving yields.

AgroScout Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based agricultural intelligence platform. This platform aids farmers by identifying and monitoring crop diseases, ultimately enhancing crop yields and promoting sustainable farming practices. AgroScout's solutions leverage advanced analytics and high-resolution aerial imagery to provide detailed insights into crop health, which helps food production companies optimize their operations for greater profitability. The platform tracks various growth parameters, including plant stand counts and biomass, throughout the growing season. Additionally, it continuously monitors for pests and diseases, facilitating early detection and reducing pesticide use by predicting regional outbreaks. By offering actionable insights into crop management, AgroScout enables farmers to make informed decisions and improve their strategic planning.

AlgaHealth is developing new microalgal sources for the production of high-quality fucoxanthin. AlgaHealth is developing new microalgal sources for fucoxanthin, a novel microalgae cultivation algorithm (15%-50% more efficient), and processing protocols that will produce large quantities of natural, high-quality fucoxanthin at around 20% of the current costs. The company will develop and produce polysaccharides as a by-product, providing a second source of novel, high-value microalgal products. With its innovative method for growing microalgae inland and novel microalgal strains, AlgaHealth will produce commercial levels of fucoxanthin at premium quality, to address the large market demand for quality additives and grab this extensive opportunity.

Aquaculture production is expanding rapidly as marine sources are depleted and fish consumption increases. To meet the growing demand for fish protein, the aquaculture industry needs sustainable solutions that increase fish yields while using existing resources and infrastructures.

Saturas Ltd. is engaged in the development and manufacturing of advanced irrigation sensor systems designed for agricultural applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Misgav, Israel, the company creates miniature stem water potential (SWP) sensors that are embedded in the trunks of trees, vines, and other plants. These sensors provide precise and continuous measurements of water status, allowing farmers to optimize irrigation practices. The Saturas system includes implanted sensors, wireless transponders, and a central control unit that communicates data to farmers' devices, enabling real-time monitoring and management. This technology not only reduces water consumption but also enhances fruit production and quality by tailoring irrigation to the specific needs of crops, thus promoting efficient water use and improving yields.

AlgaHealth is developing new microalgal sources for the production of high-quality fucoxanthin. AlgaHealth is developing new microalgal sources for fucoxanthin, a novel microalgae cultivation algorithm (15%-50% more efficient), and processing protocols that will produce large quantities of natural, high-quality fucoxanthin at around 20% of the current costs. The company will develop and produce polysaccharides as a by-product, providing a second source of novel, high-value microalgal products. With its innovative method for growing microalgae inland and novel microalgal strains, AlgaHealth will produce commercial levels of fucoxanthin at premium quality, to address the large market demand for quality additives and grab this extensive opportunity.

FruitSpec Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing hyperspectral sensor systems for fruit yield estimation, catering to farmers, distributors, and insurance companies. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers FruitSpec sensor pods that scan orchards to analyze fruit trees. This technology employs hyperspectral imaging and deep learning algorithms to differentiate between leaves and fruits, generating valuable insights for agribusinesses. FruitSpec provides a comprehensive yield estimation service, which includes scanning the orchard and delivering detailed reports. These reports feature the number of fruits and their size distribution, as well as heat maps indicating fruit quantity distribution within the orchard. By facilitating data collection and yield prediction, FruitSpec enables stakeholders in the fruit value chain to optimize their demand-to-supply processes and make informed business decisions.

Saturas Ltd. is engaged in the development and manufacturing of advanced irrigation sensor systems designed for agricultural applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Misgav, Israel, the company creates miniature stem water potential (SWP) sensors that are embedded in the trunks of trees, vines, and other plants. These sensors provide precise and continuous measurements of water status, allowing farmers to optimize irrigation practices. The Saturas system includes implanted sensors, wireless transponders, and a central control unit that communicates data to farmers' devices, enabling real-time monitoring and management. This technology not only reduces water consumption but also enhances fruit production and quality by tailoring irrigation to the specific needs of crops, thus promoting efficient water use and improving yields.

Catalyst AgTech is an Israeli company developing a breakthrough technology which minimizes the environmental impact of agrochemical products, a major issue in modern agrotechnology. Catalyst AgTech's technology solves the conflict between the growing demand for more essential pesticides and the need to prevent any negative impact on the environment. Their solution leads to billions of dollars more business while alleviating environmental contamination. The company is led by an experienced management team and has the scientific backing of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Trendlines Agtech – Mofet is a partner and shareholder of Catalyst AgTech, and Trendlines AgTech is its investor.

Valentis was founded in 2013 and operates within the framework of Trendlines Agtech, part of The Trendlines Group. Valentis has a patent (national phase), covering the use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) with a combination of nanoparticles for use in a wide range of applications. In lab tests and limited trials, the Valentis films showed added strength, greater spectral control, improved oxygen barrier and other functionalities. Since July 2014, Valentis has collaborated on new product development with one of Israel’s leading agricultural thermoplastics applications companies.