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Biomode is a startup venture based in Caldas das Taipas (Portugal) that aims to be a leading provider of rapid and accurate molecular diagnostic tests for identification of pathogens in the food, environment and life science industries. Biomode’s diagnostic kits are based on the PNA-FISH (Peptide Nucleic Acid Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation) technology. Biomode’s founders are a group of researchers from the universities of Minho and Porto (Portugal) that is one of the few worldwide research groups with the skills to design PNA-FISH probes targeting specific pathogens. Biomode will enter the food industry diagnostics market with a kit for detecting Salmonella in food samples (Probe4Salmonella®) soon to be followed by two other kits for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O157:H7. On the clinical diagnostics area, Biomode has already developed a kit aimed at the rapid identification of clarithromycin resistance of H. Pylori strains (Probe4Pylori®) that is in the process of obtaining investigational device exemption from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order to undergo field trials.

Wisecrop is an agricultural technology company that offers an integrative operating system designed to support farmers in optimizing field profitability and enhancing overall productivity. The platform combines various tools, including sensors and online applications, to facilitate daily farming processes. It employs AI-based prediction models that provide valuable insights into crops, equipment, and irrigation systems, both on and off the field. By improving time management and financial outcomes, Wisecrop enables farmers to adopt advanced farming methods that promote sustainability and efficiency. This comprehensive approach helps farmers make informed decisions, ultimately boosting their profitability and operational effectiveness.

AddVolt, S.A. is a technology company based in Porto, Portugal, founded in 2014. The company specializes in designing and developing electric controllers that optimize various sources of electric energy. Its flagship product, WeTruck, integrates photovoltaic panels on trucks to generate solar energy and recovers energy during braking and deceleration. This harvested energy powers the truck's refrigeration unit, enabling it to operate in electric mode. By focusing on the transport and logistics sector, AddVolt aims to reduce diesel costs and maintenance expenses through innovative energy management solutions.

Wisecrop is an agricultural technology company that offers an integrative operating system designed to support farmers in optimizing field profitability and enhancing overall productivity. The platform combines various tools, including sensors and online applications, to facilitate daily farming processes. It employs AI-based prediction models that provide valuable insights into crops, equipment, and irrigation systems, both on and off the field. By improving time management and financial outcomes, Wisecrop enables farmers to adopt advanced farming methods that promote sustainability and efficiency. This comprehensive approach helps farmers make informed decisions, ultimately boosting their profitability and operational effectiveness.