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Proba is simplifying supply chain decarbonisation by turning climate actions into tradable carbon certificates.

HEMAV simplifies agricultural decision-making through its AI digital platform, LAYERS®. It offers customized ag-AI models per user and crop, enhancing ROI by monitoring, controlling, and predicting key agricultural variables. The platform consolidates satellite and drone imagery, soil data, and meteorological information to provide precise insights for efficient process automation.

Formo is Europe's first cellular agriculture company developing animal-free dairy products. It uses precision fermentation to derive real, nature-identical milk proteins, offering sustainable and ethical alternatives for consumers.

Foodforecast is a technology company that develops AI-driven software to help bakeries optimize their inventory management and reduce food waste. Their core product is an intelligent planning application that analyzes historical sales data, forecasts demand for perishable goods, and optimizes production schedules to eliminate stock shortages and returns, thereby minimizing excess production and waste.

VitalFluid BV is an innovative company based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, specializing in the design, development, and production of Plasma Activated Water (PAW) equipment. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on utilizing PAW for various applications, including agriculture, academic research, food safety, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and water purification. PAW is created by using water, air, and electricity to generate plasma, which introduces reactive oxygen and nitrogen into the water, enhancing its properties. This natural process mirrors how lightning activates rainwater, promoting nitrogen fixation, a crucial element for plant growth. VitalFluid aims to harness this technology to improve agricultural practices and various industrial applications.

OlsAro produces salt-tolerant crops.

Extracellular specializes in bioprocessing technologies designed to optimize cell-culture efficiency for a sustainable bio-economy. The company offers expertise in bioprocess development, scale-up, media development, and cell-line development, enabling clients in cultivated meat, plant-cell culture food, bio-cosmetics, and bio-supplements to create sustainable alternatives.

EV Biotech develops microbial cell factories for sustainable bio-based production of chemicals. Founded in 2018, the company uses computational modeling, genetic engineering, and microbiology to create efficient microorganisms that produce desired compounds. It caters to industries such as flavor and fragrance, biomaterials, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

Plantik Biosciences focuses on advancing plant breeding technology to expedite the development of new plant varieties. The company specializes in engineering plants with precision and efficiency, resulting in the creation of novel and stable plant varieties that can be commercialized. By streamlining the breeding process, Plantik aims to reduce the time required for planting, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and innovation.

Sensoterra specializes in the development of wireless soil moisture sensors aimed at enhancing agricultural and landscaping practices. By providing real-time monitoring capabilities at an economical price, Sensoterra's sensors enable growers and landscapers to accurately assess soil moisture levels. This technology addresses the pressing issue of water scarcity, as agriculture accounts for 70% of global freshwater usage, often leading to over-irrigation by up to 60%. Such inefficiencies not only waste water and money but also harm soil health. Sensoterra's sensors empower users to make informed decisions, potentially reducing water consumption by up to 30%. By integrating with existing water management platforms, their solutions contribute to more sustainable irrigation practices, benefiting both agricultural productivity and the broader community.

Clear B.V., founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, provides personalized food recommendation plans aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. The company utilizes intelligent, AI-driven programs to help users manage various aspects of their health, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress. Unlike traditional activity trackers, Clear leverages biomarkers from wearables to deliver precise insights and recommendations. Its programs cater to specific needs, such as diabetes prevention, professional sports performance, and optimizing ketogenic diets. By integrating scientific use cases, Clear offers users actionable guidance rather than mere data, effectively connecting the relationships between sleep, diet, exercise, and stress.

NoPalm Ingredients specializes in the production of sustainable microbial oils that serve as alternatives to palm and other tropical oils in the food and cosmetics industries. By utilizing fermentation technology, the company aims to eliminate the reliance on palm oil, addressing environmental concerns associated with its production. NoPalm Ingredients provides eco-friendly solutions that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and promote decarbonization throughout the value chain. This approach not only helps protect forests and wildlife but also supports healthier options for consumers and benefits local populations.

Pectcof develops a unique hydrocolloid derived from coffee pulp, transforming it into a versatile bio-material. Utilizing green chemistry and advanced biotechnology, Pectcof converts coffee cherries into valuable bio-compounds like pectin, antioxidants, and sugars, helping clients reduce waste and generate new revenue streams.

Pieter Pot operates an online grocery retailer that offers a wide range of daily essentials including groceries, personal care and household products, delivered in reusable glass jars. The program emphasizes plastic-free packaging and a jar take-back system, allowing customers to return jars for reuse on future orders and thereby reduce packaging waste and carbon emissions. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

mOOvement is an agricultural technology company specializing in GPS cattle tracking solutions. They provide farmers with smart ear tags designed to facilitate the real-time tracking of individual cattle. Their system comprises a plug-and-play service that integrates GPS technology, a local LoRa radio network, and a mobile application. This innovative approach allows farmers to efficiently monitor their livestock, ensuring they never lose track of their animals. Additionally, mOOvement's technology offers actionable insights that enable sustainable cattle management practices.

Terrace Mile provides farming support and consulting services. Terrace Mile accelerates farm management by combining digital and field information infrastructure. Terrace Mile assists farmers and producers by offering RightARM, a service for farmers and farmer groups, as well as RightARM for Extension, a service for farming instructors and agricultural extension workers.

Pieter Pot operates an online grocery retailer that offers a wide range of daily essentials including groceries, personal care and household products, delivered in reusable glass jars. The program emphasizes plastic-free packaging and a jar take-back system, allowing customers to return jars for reuse on future orders and thereby reduce packaging waste and carbon emissions. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Thatchtec BV is a Dutch company based in Wageningen, established in 2002, focused on developing biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical products for soil disinfection. The company offers a range of products, including solutions for soil resetting, wall paint, algae and moss control, and wood preservation, as well as bio-polymer coatings. Thatchtec aims to replace conventional soil remediation methods, particularly in chrysanthemum cultivation, which typically involve steam treatment to eliminate soil pathogens, with environmentally friendly processes that yield better results.

AvL Motion develops autonomous harvesting machines for selective harvesting in agriculture, focusing on asparagus and other crops. The company builds a selective asparagus harvester and related robotics that enable moving and harvesting white asparagus, with applicability to green asparagus and zucchini. Its solutions bring industrial automation to the agricultural sector and the food industry, allowing labor reduction and process optimization for small and medium-sized enterprises. Headquartered in Overloon, the Netherlands, AvL Motion's technology supports labor-intensive harvesting tasks by offering autonomous harvesting applications for horticulture.

FoamPlant specializes in the production of biodegradable foam substrates, specifically designed for various applications, including bedding products. The company offers a range of products, including Growfoam, compostable foam, soil degradable foam, and biobased foam, all made from biodegradable biopolymers and natural additives. FoamPlant's innovative materials provide clients with stable, peat-free, and clean alternatives that align with sustainability goals while ensuring performance and quality in consumer products.

Base Food specializes in developing and distributing a range of nutritional food products, including base bread, base pasta, and base cookies, designed to provide balanced nutrition and health benefits to consumers.

Phenospex BV is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in developing a sensor platform and management system for automated assessment of plant growth dynamics. By integrating the analysis of plant parameters with environmental and climate factors, the company supports crop management and enhances decision-making in agriculture. Phenospex offers advanced digital phenotyping solutions that encompass sensors, software, and process automation, aiming to capture crop data and transform it into actionable insights. This technology is designed to accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture by providing seed companies, crop protection firms, and indoor farms with real-time analysis capabilities. Their comprehensive approach allows clients to streamline their phenotyping processes, fostering innovation in agrochemical and crop development.

ExChord is a software platform that assists businesses that operate in multiple currencies to minimize losses. They reduce exchange rate risk in companies that conduct foreign currency transactions and are exposed to transaction risk.