Future Foodways

Ignitia AB is a Swedish company that specializes in providing high-resolution weather forecasts and climate data specifically for tropical regions, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2015, the company utilizes advanced technology to deliver hyper-local weather updates via SMS based on GPS location, significantly benefiting small-scale farmers. Ignitia offers a range of services, including daily, monthly, and seasonal rain forecasts, short-term forecasting, climate statistics, and early warnings for storms and extreme weather. Its forecasting capabilities are tailored to the unique weather patterns of the tropics, where convection plays a crucial role in precipitation. By enabling farmers to make informed decisions based on accurate weather predictions, Ignitia aims to improve agricultural productivity and resilience in low- and middle-income countries. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Groundwork BioAg, Ltd. is a bio-agriculture company based in Mazor, Israel, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of mycorrhizal inoculants for mainstream agriculture. By leveraging the natural symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizae and plants, the company aims to enhance crop productivity, sustainability, and profitability. Their products help to extend root systems, improve nutrient absorption, and increase crop yields, all while enabling agricultural producers to reduce their reliance on fertilizers and minimize environmental impact. Groundwork BioAg addresses critical challenges such as food security and climate change, positioning itself as a nature-based solution for carbon dioxide removal in agricultural practices.