Advanced Agriscience
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Advanced Agriscience specializes in synthetic biology, developing biological solutions for managing abiotic stresses in agriculture. Its platform engineers microbes to protect crops from frost and other environmental stressors, reducing chemical usage and enhancing long-term agricultural sustainability.
Convergent Bio
Grant in 2024
Convergent Bio specializes in developing sustainable agriculture technologies. Their innovative systems aim to enhance food production while minimizing environmental impact. The company employs a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating bioconvergence, biodelivery, and biosystems technologies. This enables farmers to achieve higher crop yields using fewer resources, thereby promoting a healthier food supply and a cleaner environment.
AxisTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
AxisTech is a technology company specializing in agrifood solutions. It develops smart agriculture technologies that maximize crop yield, minimize chemical usage, and enhance soil management. The company's IoT-based sensors collect data, which is then transmitted via LPWAN to cloud servers, and converted into user-friendly formats for analysis or managed through AxisTech's own alerting and dashboarding software. This enables clients to efficiently manage their parklands and facilities, saving time and resources.
Livestock Water Recycling
Grant in 2023
Founded in 1989, Livestock Water Recycling specializes in manufacturing systems that recycle livestock waste. Its patented technology treats manure on-site, creating two distinct fertilizers and recovering clean water for precision nutrient application. Serving agricultural, industrial, municipal, and commercial environments across North America, the company aims to improve economic and environmental sustainability.
Permalution specializes in developing innovative solutions to address global water scarcity and climate change challenges. The company's core technology involves harvesting water from fog and clouds, utilizing mesh filters to capture water droplets in arid regions or areas with limited traditional water sources.
LiVA Bio specializes in developing bio-preservation and bio-control solutions aimed at extending food shelf life and enhancing crop protection. The company utilizes innovative technology that leverages human-friendly bacteria to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for food protection. This approach not only reduces the reliance on traditional pesticides but also addresses issues of antimicrobial resistance. LiVA Bio's solutions are designed to be affordable, easy to handle, and non-toxic, offering a broad range of applications. By focusing on sustainability, the company contributes to food security while prioritizing consumer safety and minimizing environmental impacts, such as carbon footprint.
Aquacycl
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2016, Aquacycl specializes in onsite wastewater treatment solutions. Its core product is a bioelectrochemical treatment technology (BETT) reactor that eliminates primary sludge and converts energy into direct electricity, reducing total sludge volumes and eliminating methane production. Aquacycl's scalable systems cater to residential, industrial, agricultural, military, and commercial applications.
Krilltech
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Krilltech is an agricultural technology company that provides disruptive solutions based on green nanotechnology.
Ac-Planta
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ac-Planta researches, develops, manufactures, and sells biostimulants and agrochemicals based on acetic acid that enhance plant tolerance to heat, drought, and salinity. The company's product Skeepon is designed to promote plant adaptability to harsh conditions across turf, agriculture, and home gardens. Ac-Planta seeks to leverage advances in plant epigenetics to improve crop resilience and performance, supporting higher yields and quality while helping mitigate desertification. The firm serves agricultural and turf markets with a focus on climate-related stress, aiming to provide sustainable solutions for growers. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Bunkyo, Japan.
Carba
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Carba is a clean-energy company focused on innovative carbon dioxide removal technology. It has developed a modular reactor system that captures carbon dioxide, a significant greenhouse gas, directly from plant waste. This process converts the plant waste into a durable solid carbon, which can then be sequestered underground. By transforming carbon dioxide into charcoal, Carba aims to contribute to climate stabilization efforts and assist scientists and engineers in achieving their climate goals. The company's approach addresses the urgent need for effective solutions to combat the climate crisis.
Swan Systems
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Swan Systems is a software company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform for precision irrigation and nutrient management in agriculture. The platform integrates data from various sources to create tailored irrigation and nutrient plans aimed at optimizing crop yields, minimizing waste, and reducing costs. Swan Systems offers real-time monitoring and analytics, empowering growers to make informed decisions regarding their irrigation and fertilization practices. By delivering a sophisticated yet user-friendly management tool, Swan Systems supports large-scale irrigators in effectively scheduling water and nutrient applications across a variety of agricultural operations, including field crops, horticultural crops, and turf. The company's overarching goal is to enhance farmers’ profitability while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
LiVA Bio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
LiVA Bio specializes in developing bio-preservation and bio-control solutions aimed at extending food shelf life and enhancing crop protection. The company utilizes innovative technology that leverages human-friendly bacteria to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for food protection. This approach not only reduces the reliance on traditional pesticides but also addresses issues of antimicrobial resistance. LiVA Bio's solutions are designed to be affordable, easy to handle, and non-toxic, offering a broad range of applications. By focusing on sustainability, the company contributes to food security while prioritizing consumer safety and minimizing environmental impacts, such as carbon footprint.
Green Feed Solutions
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Green Feed Solutions is a hydroponic farming company dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture through eco-friendly practices. By utilizing vertical farming techniques, the company cultivates natural animal feed that enhances livestock health and improves dairy yields. Green Feed Solutions aims to assist Canadian farmers in achieving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by minimizing water waste, reducing fertilizer usage, and decreasing crop losses. Through its innovative platform, the company contributes to a more sustainable farming ecosystem, aligning agricultural productivity with ecological responsibility.
Bactery
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Bactery is a manufacturer of innovative bacteria-powered batteries, known as bacteries, which harness microbial processes in soil to self-recharge. This technology offers a continuous source of clean electricity, functioning effectively regardless of weather conditions or geographic location. Bactery's environmentally friendly batteries are particularly suited for powering remote applications, such as field sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, making them an ideal solution for sustainable energy needs in agriculture and other sectors.
rZero Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
rZero Labs transforms low-value plastic waste into high-value biostimulant fertilizers for agriculture. Its proprietary process converts diverse plastics into crop-ready fertilizer, helping farmers reduce pollution and lower input costs while enhancing soil productivity.
Carbon Oxytech
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Carbon OxyTech specializes in the development of environmentally friendly technologies that convert waste hydrocarbons and other carbon-based materials into high-value products. The company focuses on transforming residual feedstocks, low-rank coal, and biochar into a range of valuable outputs, including humic acids, microfibres, carbon nanomaterials, and clean fuels. By utilizing its innovative processes, Carbon OxyTech aims to improve financial returns for its clients while simultaneously reducing environmental impact. The company's commitment to sustainability supports the broader goal of fostering a more sustainable economy.
Mi Terro
Seed Round in 2023
Mi Terro is a pioneering company that manufactures eco-friendly packaging materials derived from agricultural waste. Utilizing advanced material science, they create ocean degradable and home compostable flexible packaging solutions for various applications such as fresh produce, food, fashion, cleaning products, and standard packaging. Their innovative process transforms agricultural byproducts into protein-based materials, replacing petroleum-based plastics while reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Arugga AI Farming
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Arugga develops an autonomous robot designed to monitor and treat individual plants in greenhouses. This innovation aims to enhance crop yields by replacing manual labor and traditional pollination methods, such as bumblebee usage, thereby improving efficiency and sustainability.
Silicate is a company focused on innovative geochemistry solutions aimed at permanently removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Utilizing enhanced weathering techniques, Silicate employs silicate-carbonate cycle technology to facilitate the capture and long-term storage of carbon dioxide over geological timescales. This approach not only addresses climate change by mitigating atmospheric CO2 levels but also provides consumers with a scalable and cost-effective carbon removal solution. Through its commitment to advancing carbon removal technologies, Silicate plays a crucial role in efforts to combat global warming and promote environmental sustainability.
Lucent BioSciences
Grant in 2023
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
Umgrauemeio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Umgrauemeio specializes in wildfire management, offering a comprehensive solution that enhances prevention, detection, communication, mobilization, and combat planning. The company employs advanced technology and expertise from various fields to monitor and address environmental challenges, aiming to minimize forest fires' impact.
Soilgenic Technologies
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Soilgenic Technologies specializes in developing climate-smart agricultural solutions, particularly through fertilizer enhancement technologies. The company aims to improve nutrient use efficiency, thereby reducing fertilizer waste and its associated environmental impact. By focusing on these innovations, Soilgenic enables farmers to enhance crop yields and bolster food security while minimizing harm to the environment. Through its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, Soilgenic plays a crucial role in promoting responsible farming that benefits both producers and the ecosystem.
Growcer
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Growcer Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in modular hydroponic growing systems designed to enable the cultivation of vegetables year-round, regardless of climate. Founded in 2016, the company provides solutions tailored for a variety of users, including entrepreneurs, communities, non-profits, remote camps, and institutions. By offering plug-and-play hydroponic farms, Growcer facilitates the local production and sale of fresh crops, emphasizing profitability and sustainability. The company also supports its clients with training and resources to ensure successful agricultural practices.
Pure Life Carbon
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Founded in 2018, Pure Life Carbon is a Calgary-based AgTech company dedicated to developing advanced carbon products for sustainable agriculture. The company focuses on research and development of environmentally friendly solutions to displace outdated products, aiming to protect the environment, reduce global warming impacts, and enhance premium crop growth.
Founded in Berthoud, Colorado in 2011, Biochar Now specializes in producing biochar, a form of charcoal used for various applications such as binding toxins, filtering nutrients from water bodies, and enhancing soil fertility. The company's products are made primarily from beetle-killed pine trees and aim to increase agricultural yields while sequestering atmospheric carbon to combat global warming.
Soilgenic Technologies
Grant in 2022
Soilgenic Technologies specializes in developing climate-smart agricultural solutions, particularly through fertilizer enhancement technologies. The company aims to improve nutrient use efficiency, thereby reducing fertilizer waste and its associated environmental impact. By focusing on these innovations, Soilgenic enables farmers to enhance crop yields and bolster food security while minimizing harm to the environment. Through its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, Soilgenic plays a crucial role in promoting responsible farming that benefits both producers and the ecosystem.
Arugga AI Farming
Grant in 2022
Arugga develops an autonomous robot designed to monitor and treat individual plants in greenhouses. This innovation aims to enhance crop yields by replacing manual labor and traditional pollination methods, such as bumblebee usage, thereby improving efficiency and sustainability.
Rimaco Greens
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Rimaco Greens specializes in all-climate greenhouse technology, enabling year-round food production in a safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Their platform, which does not require pesticides or fungicides, allows businesses to maintain food security despite climate challenges.
Lwanda Biotech
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lwanda Biotech is an environmental remediation company that develops innovative solutions to address plastic waste and gas emissions. It operates as a social enterprise, aiming to tackle pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by transforming waste products from manufacturing processes into sustainable raw materials for other products, thereby promoting a circular economy.
Haystack Ag
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Haystack Ag supports growers and global carbon markets with tools for high-accuracy, cost-effective soil carbon measurement.
RHST Industries
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
RHST Industries has developed a disruptive NATURE-BASED SOLUTION technology that directly impacts sustainable and resilient agriculture by addressing and alleviating the current and increasing challenges related to climate change and freshwater scarcity.
Nurture Growth Bio Fertilizer
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Nurture Growth produces liquid organic fertilizers using biotechnology. They transform food waste into eco-friendly microbial fertilizer, helping farmers enhance plant health, boost crop yields, improve soil quality, and reduce reliance on chemicals.
EcoBloc
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
EcoBloc specializes in pest management equipment designed for sustainable biosecurity against rodents. Its technology emits high-frequency ultrasonic sound waves, creating an acoustically hostile environment to repel rodents and protect inventory and assets.
Susterre
Seed Round in 2022
Susterre specializes in ultra-high pressure fluid jet technology for row crop planting and seeding. Its innovative approach enables no-till farming, improving agronomic efficiency while preserving natural resources.
Lucent BioSciences
Seed Round in 2021
Lucent Biosciences specializes in the development of innovative biofertilizers aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability. The company offers a unique class of micronutrient fertilizers that promote higher crop yields and nutrient levels while being environmentally friendly. Their products are designed to improve soil health and sequester carbon, contributing to climate-positive farming practices. By utilizing sustainable bioactive crop nutrition, Lucent Biosciences enables farmers to cultivate nutrient-dense crops without polluting groundwater, thereby supporting regenerative agriculture and reducing overall costs per hectare.
Boomitra
Venture Round in 2020
Boomitra is a US-based company that uses proprietary AI and satellite technology to monitor, report, and verify soil organic carbon up to 30cm depth. This enables cost-efficient, scalable carbon credit generation worldwide, with farmers and landowners earning the majority of proceeds.
Livestock Water Recycling
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 1989, Livestock Water Recycling specializes in manufacturing systems that recycle livestock waste. Its patented technology treats manure on-site, creating two distinct fertilizers and recovering clean water for precision nutrient application. Serving agricultural, industrial, municipal, and commercial environments across North America, the company aims to improve economic and environmental sustainability.
Tensorfield Agriculture
Venture Round in 2019
Tensorfield Agriculture is a company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced agricultural machinery tailored for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on innovative solutions that promote sustainable farming practices in a post-herbicide environment. Tensorfield Agriculture's machinery includes robots equipped with computer vision technology that perform selective, non-invasive weeding through thermal micro-dosing techniques. This approach helps farmers combat herbicide resistance while ensuring the continued supply of safe and sustainable fresh food. The company's commitment to enhancing agricultural efficiency positions it at the forefront of modern farming solutions.
Hydratico offers modular, CO2 neutral water treatment stations. It brings a new method of hydrodynamic evaporation - Supercavitation.
Circularity2 is a business dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in hard-to-decarbonize industries. It manufactures engineered carbon removal products, including biocarbon and biochar, tailored to specific applications. The company also provides high-integrity carbon credits, helping sectors like steel, cement, and agriculture enhance their sustainability and mitigate environmental impact.
Typha Co develops a regenerative system to remediate freshwater lakes by converting agricultural runoff into horticultural products. The approach supports nutrient upcycling, biodiversity through plant harvesting, and the recovery of critical minerals, offering rural growers renewable, biodegradable alternatives to peat moss, rock wool, and plastic.