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Biomode is a Portuguese startup based in Caldas das Taipas that specializes in the development of rapid and accurate molecular diagnostic tests for identifying pathogens in the food, environmental, and life science sectors. Utilizing Peptide Nucleic Acid Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation (PNA-FISH) technology, Biomode's diagnostic kits eliminate the need for DNA extraction or amplification, making them less susceptible to inhibitory compounds and capable of detecting only viable bacterial cells. The company is preparing to launch its first product, Probe4Salmonella®, for the detection of Salmonella in food samples, with plans to follow up with kits for Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O157:H7. Additionally, Biomode has developed Probe4Pylori®, a kit for the rapid identification of clarithromycin resistance in H. Pylori strains, which is currently seeking investigational device exemption from the FDA to initiate field trials. Founded by a team of researchers from the universities of Minho and Porto, Biomode stands out as one of the few groups globally capable of designing PNA-FISH probes targeting specific pathogens.

Wisecrop is an agricultural technology company that serves as an integrative operating system for farmers. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline daily farming processes, including sensors, an online application, and various user profiles. Wisecrop's technology leverages AI-based prediction models that deliver valuable insights into crops, equipment, and irrigation systems, both on and off the field. By enhancing time management and optimizing field profitability, the company aims to improve productivity, sustainability, and overall efficiency in farming operations. This focus on advanced farming methods ultimately supports farmers in achieving better financial outcomes for their businesses.

AddVolt, S.A. is a technology company based in Porto, Portugal, founded in 2014. It specializes in designing and developing electric controllers that manage various sources of electric energy, particularly for the transport and logistics sectors. The company's flagship product, WeTruck, integrates photovoltaic panels on trucks to harness solar energy and recover energy during braking and deceleration. This energy is utilized to power refrigeration units in electric mode, reducing reliance on diesel and lowering operational costs. AddVolt's innovative plug-in electrical system allows for real-time energy management, enabling truck operators to minimize their carbon footprint and decrease noise levels, ultimately addressing the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.

Wisecrop is an agricultural technology company that serves as an integrative operating system for farmers. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline daily farming processes, including sensors, an online application, and various user profiles. Wisecrop's technology leverages AI-based prediction models that deliver valuable insights into crops, equipment, and irrigation systems, both on and off the field. By enhancing time management and optimizing field profitability, the company aims to improve productivity, sustainability, and overall efficiency in farming operations. This focus on advanced farming methods ultimately supports farmers in achieving better financial outcomes for their businesses.