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Biome Makers Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in understanding and identifying microbiomes, particularly in the context of agriculture. By utilizing DNA sequencing technologies and proprietary Intelligent Computing systems, Biome Makers provides detailed, crop-specific insights and recommendations to enhance agricultural production and product quality. Their technology enables growers and manufacturers to analyze soil ecosystems effectively, offering data-driven insights that facilitate improved decision-making in farming practices.

Augmenta started its operations at the start of 2017, in Athens, Greece, by George Varvarelis and Dimitris Evangelopoulos, both farmers and embedded systems engineers and offers an Artificial Intelligence based solution comprised of a hardware device and a web platform, to any farmer, anywhere in the world that wants to have the best possible efficiency for every inch of his land and ultimately increase his seasonal net income. Augmenta’s “Field Analyzer”, is a plug and play device that can be attached to any tractor and can determine the amount of fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides that every inch of the farm needs to reach to its full potential, all in real-time. Furthermore, Field Analyzer is capable of controlling agricultural machinery (e.g. fertilizer spreaders) also in real-time, applying the optimal amount of chemicals into every inch of the farm completely automatically and without the farmer lifting a finger. Finally, the farmer can use Augmenta’s field-viewer, the company’s easy to use web platform, to observe the progression of his field through visual data analytics which help him keep track of the results of Augmenta’s real time operation but also assist him on making data-driven, customized decisions for the future, in a farm level scale and not in a generic geographical (county or even state/country) level scale which is the norm today. Augmenta has completed successfully 2 years of pilots, in 24 fields having staggering results and is currently conducting data-based pilots with food companies like Barilla and partnered with NVIDIA for the development of its cutting edge deep learning device.

Yooji is a French company founded in 2012, specializing in the manufacture of organic frozen foods for babies. Based in Wittenheim, Yooji offers a range of nutritious meals designed specifically for infants, using recipes that incorporate organic ingredients and sustainable produce. The company emphasizes the health and safety of its products, preparing meals through steaming without the addition of gluten, artificial additives, or added salt. By employing gentle cooking methods followed by rapid freezing, Yooji preserves the nutritional qualities and flavors of its meals. The products are packaged in convenient frozen portions, allowing parents to easily prepare wholesome and delicious meals for their growing children.

EFOS' vision is to create cost efficient and effective solutions and services that help growers grow healthier food while protecting the environment. EFOS' main competences are in IT services, computer vision, machine learning, embedded devices development, salesforce with proven global sales track record.

Connecterra B.V., founded in 2014 and based in Amsterdam, specializes in developing advanced monitoring solutions for the dairy industry in the Netherlands. The company's flagship product, a dairy activity monitor, includes a wearable device that tracks herd activity in real-time, transmitting data to a cloud platform for behavioral analysis and prediction. This system offers features such as estrus detection, health assessments, and location services for dairy cattle. By utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, Connecterra aims to provide farmers with valuable insights that enhance productivity, improve milk yield per animal, and optimize breeding cycles. The overall goal is to promote sustainable agricultural practices while allowing farmers to reduce labor demands and make more efficient use of natural resources.

Inspirafarms is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing solar-powered, modular technologies for food processing and cold storage. Founded in 2012, it provides off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, catering primarily to small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Central America and East Africa. The company focuses on reducing perishable food losses and operational costs in the horticultural sector by offering affordable, turnkey solutions that meet global food safety standards. Inspirafarms also supplies essential accessories and systems, including Good Agricultural Practice certified modules, renewable energy solutions, and data monitoring systems, which support post-harvest value addition processes. With additional offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Guatemala, Inspirafarms aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural value chains and promote the supply of healthy, nutritious food to both local and international markets.

RootWave develops and distributes machinery that kills weeds in the agricultural lands. It offers hand weeders for growers, gardeners, and groundskeepers to spot weed and treat invasive species; and solutions for automating weeding in agriculture using visual recognition and to target weeds in arable crops. The company sells its products through distributors in France, Australasia, Ireland, and South Korea. RootWave was founded in 2012 and is based in Kineton, United Kingdom.

Naïo Technologies SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Ramonville Saint Agne, France, specializes in designing and developing electric tools for agriculture and viticulture. The company focuses on creating robots that assist in mechanical weeding, hoeing, and harvesting, thereby improving farming efficiency and reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and herbicides. Through its innovative solutions, Naïo Technologies aims to help farmers optimize their workloads, enhance profitability, and minimize environmental impact. The firm’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies in agriculture highlights its role in promoting sustainable farming practices.

Ceradis B.V. is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of environmentally friendly solutions for plant nutrition and crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, Ceradis also offers crop formulation services. The company's products feature patented formulations that ensure optimal activity of ingredients and provide excellent handling characteristics for users. Ceradis serves the agricultural industry both in the Netherlands and on an international scale.

Fairphone B.V., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, designs, produces, and sells smartphones, accessories, and spare parts primarily to consumers in Europe. As a social enterprise, Fairphone focuses on raising awareness about the ethical implications of conflict minerals used in electronics, particularly regarding the impact of their sourcing on conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is committed to manufacturing smartphones that are ethically sourced, with a transparent supply chain that allows consumers to contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. By prioritizing sustainability and ethical practices, Fairphone aims to influence the technology industry and encourage responsible consumption.

Inspirafarms is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing solar-powered, modular technologies for food processing and cold storage. Founded in 2012, it provides off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, catering primarily to small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Central America and East Africa. The company focuses on reducing perishable food losses and operational costs in the horticultural sector by offering affordable, turnkey solutions that meet global food safety standards. Inspirafarms also supplies essential accessories and systems, including Good Agricultural Practice certified modules, renewable energy solutions, and data monitoring systems, which support post-harvest value addition processes. With additional offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Guatemala, Inspirafarms aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural value chains and promote the supply of healthy, nutritious food to both local and international markets.

Fairphone B.V., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, designs, produces, and sells smartphones, accessories, and spare parts primarily to consumers in Europe. As a social enterprise, Fairphone focuses on raising awareness about the ethical implications of conflict minerals used in electronics, particularly regarding the impact of their sourcing on conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is committed to manufacturing smartphones that are ethically sourced, with a transparent supply chain that allows consumers to contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. By prioritizing sustainability and ethical practices, Fairphone aims to influence the technology industry and encourage responsible consumption.

Inspirafarms is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing solar-powered, modular technologies for food processing and cold storage. Founded in 2012, it provides off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines, catering primarily to small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Central America and East Africa. The company focuses on reducing perishable food losses and operational costs in the horticultural sector by offering affordable, turnkey solutions that meet global food safety standards. Inspirafarms also supplies essential accessories and systems, including Good Agricultural Practice certified modules, renewable energy solutions, and data monitoring systems, which support post-harvest value addition processes. With additional offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Guatemala, Inspirafarms aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural value chains and promote the supply of healthy, nutritious food to both local and international markets.

Vigga is a Danish company founded in 2014 that offers a subscription-based service for organic maternity and children's wear. Through its innovative product-service system, Vigga enables parents to lease high-quality clothing, addressing the rapid growth of children and the changing needs of expectant mothers. The service allows customers to select clothes in the appropriate sizes, use them for a specified period, and return them once they are no longer needed. This model not only provides economic benefits but also promotes sustainability by reducing material consumption and environmental impact. By May 2017, Vigga had circulated over 100,000 pieces of clothing, contributing to significant water savings and reductions in CO2 emissions. The company's approach emphasizes the advantages of reuse over recycling, highlighting substantial benefits in climate impact, resource use, and water consumption compared to traditional clothing consumption practices.