GrainCorp

ounded in 2022, Calice is at the forefront of agricultural innovation. We specialize in computationally modeling biological and agronomic data of crops to predict and enhance their yield, quality, and adaptability across diverse environmental scenarios. Our flagship software, NODES™, leverages advanced artificial intelligence, data science, and bioinformatics to transform vast amounts of crop data into actionable insights. This enables agricultural companies to optimize their R&D programs, reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact. At Calice, we believe that the future of agriculture lies in harnessing the power of science and technology to create sustainable and resilient farming practices. Our mission is to contribute to a more sustainable world by helping our clients develop better crops and products, ensuring that natural and productive resources are universally accessible. Join us as we lead the next revolution in agriculture, fostering growth and resilience for a more prosperous and environmentally conscious future.

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.

ZoomAgri is an agricultural technology company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that addresses challenges within the agricultural supply chain by providing innovative solutions for assessing the quality of agricultural commodities. The company has developed an online platform that utilizes computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to evaluate the physical quality and varietal purity of various grains and oilseeds, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley. Its key products include ZoomBarley and ZoomSpex, which enable real-time quality assessment before and after planting and harvesting. ZoomAgri’s solutions are utilized by a wide range of participants in the supply chain, including seed companies, farmers, grain handlers, exporters, grain processors, surveying firms, and laboratories, promoting objectivity, transparency, and traceability in the testing and certification process of agricultural products.

Loam Bio is a developer of microbial carbon sequestration technology for soil carbon restoration. Crops can be inoculated with symbiotic microorganisms that live in a mutualistic relationship with crops and build organic carbon in the soil, allowing farmers to improve the host plant's fertility and disease resistance while also assisting the soil around the plant's roots to store carbon more effectively, resulting in proper quality soil for future planting. Loam Bio was established in 2019 by Guy Hudson.

Zetifi is a wireless networking company that specializes in extending mobile broadband coverage for farms, vehicles, and machinery, particularly in rural and remote areas. The company focuses on developing solar-powered wireless network devices that offer reliable and high-speed connectivity. This technology is designed to address the connectivity challenges faced by individuals and businesses in less accessible locations, facilitating the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies at affordable prices.

Hone unlocks chemical analysis, utilizing the latest developments in spectroscopy and machine learning. They deliver solutions in spectroscopy for a range of applications.

FutureFeed is dedicated to reducing methane emissions from livestock by utilizing a specific type of seaweed known as Asparagopsis. Established by CSIRO with backing from Woolworths, Graincorp, Harvest Road, and AGP Sustainable Real Assets/Sparklabs Cultiv8, the company holds global intellectual property rights to innovative technology developed in collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia and James Cook University. FutureFeed's seaweed-based livestock feed supplement not only enhances productivity but also significantly reduces methane emissions during digestion, presenting a dual benefit for farmers. This product aims to improve farm profitability while addressing climate change concerns without adversely affecting livestock performance. Additionally, FutureFeed may offer farmers new revenue opportunities through carbon markets and access to niche markets that prioritize low-carbon and environmentally friendly products, aligning economic incentives with sustainable practices.