The Yield Lab

BiOceanOr specializes in underwater weather stations designed to monitor water quality in real-time. Their solutions provide immediate alerts for informed decision-making.

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

Founded in 2019, Marama Labs develops and markets a novel UV-Vis spectroscopy technology for scientific-analytical instrumentation. Its instrument measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of clear and turbid liquids, helping customers maintain sample integrity, reduce preparation steps, and improve measurement turnaround time.

Kapsera SAS is a Paris-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the production of microbial-based biofertilizers and biopesticides. The company focuses on sustainable agriculture by leveraging innovative bio-sourced and biodegradable formulation technologies. Kapsera develops advanced microfluidics encapsulation techniques to create monodisperse alginate capsules, which are designed to be compatible with farming equipment and beneficial microorganisms. This technology allows for the effective formulation and active release of beneficial microorganisms in agricultural settings, thereby enhancing soil health, protecting crops, and promoting biodiversity. By bridging sustainability and productivity, Kapsera aims to provide farmers with effective solutions that support environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

DiMuto is a technology company that aims to revolutionize the global AgriFood trade. Founded by Gary Loh, DiMuto uses AI and data visibility to create a sustainable, connected ecosystem for agricultural trading. Its platform, Marketplace, Trade Management, and Trade Financing, supports all aspects of AgriFood trading, enhancing efficiency, traceability, transparency, and sustainability from farm to table.

Wittaya Aqua International Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that operates the Wittaya AquaOp platform. This platform is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of aquaculture farms by aggregating and analyzing production data, which is often underutilized in the industry. Many aquaculture operations still rely on outdated paper or spreadsheet methods for management, hindering their ability to effectively benchmark, forecast, and optimize their processes. Wittaya Aqua addresses this gap by utilizing mathematical and nutritional models to optimize feeding practices and compute performance metrics. The platform enables farmers to automate and monitor their operations, ultimately supporting the growth of aquaculture, the fastest-growing food sector globally, while promoting data-driven decision-making for improved productivity and cost efficiency.

Founded in 2018, Sundew is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen. It specializes in providing biological services for treating aquatic pests and diseases using precision fermentation.

Peptobiotics is a biotechnology startup focused on livestock disease prevention through innovative synthetic biology solutions. The company specializes in the development of recombinant custom peptides cultivated from synthetic microorganisms, which serve as antibiotic alternatives for promoting animal health and growth. By providing farmers and breeders with effective tools to protect livestock against pathogens, Peptobiotics aims to enhance agricultural productivity while ensuring humane and sustainable practices. The company’s approach addresses the critical need for disease prevention in livestock without contributing to antibiotic resistance, thereby fostering a more responsible and sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Founded in 2016, Kaffe Bueno specializes in transforming coffee waste into valuable ingredients using proprietary biotechnology. The company produces coffee oils, coffee flour, and coffee beans for use in cosmetics, functional foods, and nutraceuticals, aiming to minimize harmful emissions and maximize the usability of coffee's by-products.

Founded in 2019, Marama Labs develops and markets a novel UV-Vis spectroscopy technology for scientific-analytical instrumentation. Its instrument measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of clear and turbid liquids, helping customers maintain sample integrity, reduce preparation steps, and improve measurement turnaround time.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

Spotta designs and delivers smart pest monitoring systems for hotels and lodging providers to detect bed bugs early. The company develops ultra-low-power insect monitoring sensors, which are battery-powered and provide notifications when bed bugs are detected, with analysis to reduce false alarms. Its bed pod system monitors infestations to enable rapid containment and easier, less expensive treatment. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Spotta focuses on preventing bed bug entry to rooms and supporting proactive pest management for hospitality operators.

NanobOx specializes in the development of innovative nanobubble generation technology that enables efficient water aeration at a low energy cost. The company's patented method produces air, oxygen, and ozone nanobubbles, which can be deployed in various settings, both externally and immersed in water. This technology significantly enhances the oxygen content in nanobubbles without the need for additional oxygen, thereby providing substantial biological benefits. It is particularly effective in boosting crop yields and reducing input costs in irrigated agriculture and aquaculture. Additionally, NanobOx's technology plays a vital role in improving water-based bioprocesses, including biological water treatment, waste management, fermentation, and environmental remediation. The scalability and versatility of this technology position NanobOx as a key player in enhancing productivity and sustainability within these sectors.

Micron AgriTech is a company focused on improving livestock health through innovative diagnostic solutions. They have developed a portable testing kit named Tástáil, which allows farmers and veterinarians to instantly detect parasitic infections in cattle. This on-site testing capability enables users to analyze samples using a machine learning-based app, significantly reducing the time required to obtain results. By facilitating immediate testing and targeted treatment, Micron AgriTech's platform minimizes unnecessary medication, thereby addressing the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance. This approach not only enhances animal welfare but also promotes cost savings and increased productivity for farm owners.

BiOceanOr specializes in underwater weather stations designed to monitor water quality in real-time. Their solutions provide immediate alerts for informed decision-making.

Auravant is a Buenos Aires-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through precision farming solutions. It offers a decision support tool designed for farmers and agronomists, utilizing satellite and drone imagery to facilitate aerial monitoring and data analysis. This technology enables field zoning, variable rate sowing, and targeted fertilization, which optimizes the use of seeds, fertilizers, and herbicides. By improving efficiency in agricultural practices, Auravant helps agricultural producers increase their yields and profitability.

Solasta Bio develops environmentally friendly biological pesticides and insect control products. Its portfolio includes neuropeptide-based solutions that effectively manage resistant pests, enabling farmers to enhance crop production sustainably.

Seedz is an agri-business platform that connects farmers with various stakeholders in the agricultural industry, including companies, distributors, resellers, and cooperatives. The company develops comprehensive solutions aimed at enhancing the profitability of rural producers and agricultural enterprises. Seedz offers a loyalty program that allows farmers to convert their purchases into points and cashback, which can be redeemed for products and services that further improve their operations. Additionally, Seedz provides a range of software solutions, including incentive program management, crop mapping, financial service systems, and ERP software, all designed to empower agricultural entrepreneurs and optimize their business activities. Through these initiatives, Seedz fosters collaboration and value creation within the agricultural ecosystem.

Biotic Circular Technologies specializes in the development and manufacturing of fully bio-based, biodegradable polymers, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics. The company's end-to-end manufacturing process is designed to eliminate the need for recycling, thus promoting a zero-waste and circular economy. By providing a scalable and environmentally friendly solution, Biotic Circular Technologies aims to address the growing demand for sustainable materials across various applications, including packaging, disposables, and single-use products. Their innovative approach contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global efforts to transition towards more sustainable practices.

Founded in 2014, Skytree develops direct air capture technology to recycle atmospheric CO2, providing a clean and reliable source for industries while contributing to global sustainability efforts.

BOTALYS pursues the health benefits of medicinal plants through indoor precision farming, operating one of the largest vertical farming facilities in Europe. The company controls environmental conditions in sterile indoor environments to reproduce wild growth, enabling traceable, pure, and bioactive botanicals with full-spectrum quality and lab purity. It emphasizes exploring plant health potential while respecting ecosystems and aims to raise the standard of medicinal plant quality. Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng CA Meyer) is a flagship milestone, with efforts to shape its molecular profile and deliver a full-spectrum ginseng root powder comparable to a decades-old wild specimen. By focusing on sustainable, scalable production, BOTALYS seeks to make rare botanicals more accessible to businesses while maintaining traceability and environmental responsibility.

Pure Ocean Algae is a biotechnology company focused on harvesting macro-algae species for applications in food, medical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics sectors. The company has successfully deployed its first trial lines of Palmaria palmata in the sea, achieving positive initial results. Through innovative research in tank-based vegetative production, Pure Ocean Algae has developed a pilot commercial plant capable of producing substantial volumes of Palmaria palmata at near-optimal levels. By integrating the value chains of macro-algae and other marine resources, the company provides environmentally sustainable raw materials that are both carbon-negative and have strong green credentials, enabling wholesale suppliers to reach global markets effectively.

Founded in 2017, Ascribe Bioscience develops innovative crop protection products. By understanding the molecular interactions between plants and microbes, they create treatments that boost crops' natural defenses against pests and fungi, enhancing productivity without harming the environment.

Ucrop.it operates a blockchain-based platform that promotes agricultural sustainability globally. It connects farmers and companies, ensuring transparent monitoring of land use and farming practices. The platform enables verification of sustainable practices, facilitating collaboration and economic benefits for all parties involved.

Biotic Circular Technologies specializes in the development and manufacturing of fully bio-based, biodegradable polymers, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel plastics. The company's end-to-end manufacturing process is designed to eliminate the need for recycling, thus promoting a zero-waste and circular economy. By providing a scalable and environmentally friendly solution, Biotic Circular Technologies aims to address the growing demand for sustainable materials across various applications, including packaging, disposables, and single-use products. Their innovative approach contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global efforts to transition towards more sustainable practices.

Talam Biotech develops environmental microbial-based solutions derived from the soil microbiome to improve agricultural outcomes. Its products aim to increase crop yields while reducing toxins in crops and pollutants in arable soil, and to remediate contaminated soils and water by leveraging natural microbes that limit heavy metal uptake in plants. The approach supports safer, more sustainable food production.

Protenga develops data-driven insect technology to enable a circular economy for food waste. It produces sustainable insect products for aquaculture, pet food, and organic farming.

Wittaya Aqua International Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that operates the Wittaya AquaOp platform. This platform is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of aquaculture farms by aggregating and analyzing production data, which is often underutilized in the industry. Many aquaculture operations still rely on outdated paper or spreadsheet methods for management, hindering their ability to effectively benchmark, forecast, and optimize their processes. Wittaya Aqua addresses this gap by utilizing mathematical and nutritional models to optimize feeding practices and compute performance metrics. The platform enables farmers to automate and monitor their operations, ultimately supporting the growth of aquaculture, the fastest-growing food sector globally, while promoting data-driven decision-making for improved productivity and cost efficiency.

CreditAI is an ag-tech company that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create dynamic credit scores specifically for farmers. The company provides a digital farming platform designed to support financially sustainable and digitally enabled farming communities. Through this platform, smallholder farmers can access appropriately sized and timed loans based on a comprehensive evaluation of both financial and agricultural factors. Additionally, CreditAI facilitates cashless transactions by enabling financial institutions to lend through digital wallet-based systems in collaboration with farmer producer organizations.

Glaia develops nanotechnology-based solutions for sustainable agriculture, aiming to improve crop yields and reduce pressure on natural resources.

Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.

Agroforte provides digital credit services tailored for rural producers. Its platform offers unsecured loans based on data such as production volume and debt history, enabling small farmers to access credit at lower interest rates.

CreditAI is an ag-tech company that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create dynamic credit scores specifically for farmers. The company provides a digital farming platform designed to support financially sustainable and digitally enabled farming communities. Through this platform, smallholder farmers can access appropriately sized and timed loans based on a comprehensive evaluation of both financial and agricultural factors. Additionally, CreditAI facilitates cashless transactions by enabling financial institutions to lend through digital wallet-based systems in collaboration with farmer producer organizations.

Cotter Agritech develops a power-free sheep handling system that enables farmers to efficiently weigh and manage their livestock, reducing manual effort and saving time. Its advanced algorithms facilitate targeted antiparasitic treatment, conserving resources and promoting biodiversity.

Aptimmune is a biotechnology company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2010. It specializes in the development of mucosal vaccines aimed at preventing viral diseases in swine, specifically targeting the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV) and influenza A virus. By employing innovative technologies, including a proprietary pig alveolar macrophage cell line known as ZMAC, Aptimmune creates effective nasal delivery vaccines that provide lasting immune responses and enhance disease protection for animal breeders.

Peptobiotics is a biotechnology startup focused on livestock disease prevention through innovative synthetic biology solutions. The company specializes in the development of recombinant custom peptides cultivated from synthetic microorganisms, which serve as antibiotic alternatives for promoting animal health and growth. By providing farmers and breeders with effective tools to protect livestock against pathogens, Peptobiotics aims to enhance agricultural productivity while ensuring humane and sustainable practices. The company’s approach addresses the critical need for disease prevention in livestock without contributing to antibiotic resistance, thereby fostering a more responsible and sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Bloomfield Robotics specializes in the assessment of plant health and performance through innovative technology. The company operates a digital platform designed for breeders, growers, and scientists, enabling them to study plants more efficiently. By utilizing deep learning and portable cameras, Bloomfield collects detailed data on various aspects of plant health, including growth rate, water usage, and nutrient uptake. This valuable information supports the enhancement of plant breeding programs, optimizes crop management practices, and advances scientific research. Ultimately, Bloomfield Robotics aims to assist farmers in improving crop yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact and fostering the development of new plant varieties.

NanoGuard Technologies specializes in innovative sanitation solutions aimed at eliminating harmful pathogens that pose health risks. The company has developed a non-thermal sterilization method known as Airilization, which utilizes energized air to effectively eradicate bacteria, mold, fungi, and viruses within minutes. This high voltage atmospheric cold plasma technology is particularly beneficial in the food industry, as it not only enhances food safety by reducing the risk of food-borne illnesses but also helps preserve the freshness and quality of food products. By providing a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly approach to pathogen management, NanoGuard Technologies offers food growers a valuable tool for controlling mycotoxins and ensuring the wholesomeness of their produce.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

Founded in 2018, Sundew is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen. It specializes in providing biological services for treating aquatic pests and diseases using precision fermentation.

Plastomics is a biotechnology company focused on chloroplast genetic engineering to enhance crop yields and nutritional quality. Its technology platform enables precise insertion of beneficial traits into chloroplasts, reducing cross-pollination and shortening breeding timelines. The company employs gene stacking and rapid breeding approaches to develop biotech crops with a broader set of traits, addressing industry challenges in seed development. Plastomics' approach is applicable across multiple crops and trait areas, supporting commercial trait expression while aiming to lower production costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Circular is a Buenos Aires-based company that develops an application for order and documentation management specifically designed for the transportation and logistics sector. Its platform facilitates the management of travel history and real-time monitoring of fleet status, effectively reducing and planning waiting times at ports. Additionally, it helps coordinate the flow of trucks to ports and addresses incidents through direct communication with truckers, thereby streamlining the cargo dispatch process. Circular primarily serves truckers, transport coordinators, ports, and agricultural producers, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of cereal logistics through improved collaboration and integrated process management.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

microTERRA harnesses Lemna, an aquatic plant with water-cleaning capabilities, to produce sustainable functional ingredients for the food industry. Its flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar and masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners.

CarbonSpace is an AI and satellite-powered B2B SaaS platform based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in carbon and greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and verification. The company provides a comprehensive platform that allows clients to map real-time carbon footprints and enhances transparency in emissions tracking. By utilizing advanced AI technology alongside satellite and ground sensor data, CarbonSpace enables organizations to remotely monitor and analyze the climate performance of specific assets, including farms, factories, and forests. Their solutions cater to various sectors, such as food production, consulting, finance, insurance, ports, carbon offset projects, and public authorities, empowering clients to make informed, climate-responsible decisions.

CreditAI is an ag-tech company that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create dynamic credit scores specifically for farmers. The company provides a digital farming platform designed to support financially sustainable and digitally enabled farming communities. Through this platform, smallholder farmers can access appropriately sized and timed loans based on a comprehensive evaluation of both financial and agricultural factors. Additionally, CreditAI facilitates cashless transactions by enabling financial institutions to lend through digital wallet-based systems in collaboration with farmer producer organizations.

Pluton Biosciences discovers and tests microbes to develop products such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Its platform mines and clones microbes to create biopesticides, crop protection solutions, human health products, and bioremediation agents.

DiMuto is a technology company that aims to revolutionize the global AgriFood trade. Founded by Gary Loh, DiMuto uses AI and data visibility to create a sustainable, connected ecosystem for agricultural trading. Its platform, Marketplace, Trade Management, and Trade Financing, supports all aspects of AgriFood trading, enhancing efficiency, traceability, transparency, and sustainability from farm to table.

Founded in 2017, Ascribe Bioscience develops innovative crop protection products. By understanding the molecular interactions between plants and microbes, they create treatments that boost crops' natural defenses against pests and fungi, enhancing productivity without harming the environment.

Archisen is a company that specializes in high-yield indoor farming, utilizing controlled-environment agriculture to cultivate ultra-fresh and locally sourced produce. The firm develops innovative farming systems tailored for urban environments, providing a comprehensive farm management solution. This includes a turn-key urban farm system that integrates sensors, internet-of-things technology, and data analytics. By employing these advanced technologies, Archisen enhances the efficiency of farm management processes, enabling customers to grow their produce more rapidly and with superior quality.

Solasta Bio develops environmentally friendly biological pesticides and insect control products. Its portfolio includes neuropeptide-based solutions that effectively manage resistant pests, enabling farmers to enhance crop production sustainably.

ChefHero Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that provides a mobile and web application designed for businesses in the food service industry to order wholesale restaurant supplies from regional suppliers. Founded in 2015, ChefHero serves a diverse clientele, including restaurants, bars, coffee shops, food trucks, and catering services. The platform streamlines the procurement process, allowing users to efficiently source necessary supplies while enabling chefs and food service professionals to focus more on their culinary creations. By connecting businesses with a network of dedicated suppliers, ChefHero enhances operational efficiency in the food industry.

Ecto, established in 2013 at Harvard Innovation Labs by Dmitry Kozachenok and James Webb, specializes in developing advanced technology that intersects data and biology to enhance aquaculture efficiency and sustainability globally. Headquartered in Boston with offices in Atlanta and Stavanger, Norway, the company collaborates with farmers worldwide, offering a farm management platform that integrates operational data with molecular biology. This enables real-time insights, disease detection, and prevention, ultimately streamlining production processes and creating healthier protein servings. To date, Ecto's solutions have facilitated an additional 51.5 million healthy servings of protein. The company has been backed by competitive research grants from the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, and Innovation Norway.

Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.

Auravant is a Buenos Aires-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through precision farming solutions. It offers a decision support tool designed for farmers and agronomists, utilizing satellite and drone imagery to facilitate aerial monitoring and data analysis. This technology enables field zoning, variable rate sowing, and targeted fertilization, which optimizes the use of seeds, fertilizers, and herbicides. By improving efficiency in agricultural practices, Auravant helps agricultural producers increase their yields and profitability.

Hydrosat is a climate technology company that uses space-based thermal imagery to measure water stress in agriculture, supporting water stewardship, food security, public safety and environmental management. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company develops irrigation and crop management software that helps governments and other customers preserve water while boosting crop yields. Its software provides field irrigation planning, regional irrigation diagnosis and monitoring, and field production forecasting, delivering field- and regional-level analytics through a web portal, mobile app, and API. Hydrosat aims to enable informed decisions and sustainable practices worldwide, combining satellite data with actionable insights for governments, institutions, and enterprises.

N2 Applied is a Norwegian technology company focused on enabling farmers to produce their own sustainable fertilizer through an innovative process that utilizes slurry, air, and electricity. The company is in the pre-commercial phase and has developed a technology that allows for the local production of nitrogen-rich fertilizer from liquid organic substrates, such as livestock manure. By integrating nitrogen from the atmosphere into these substrates, N2 Applied's solution not only enhances the nitrogen content but also mitigates ammonia loss and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The company operates its head office in Oslo/Asker and maintains a test center in Svene, with additional branches in Wageningen and York. N2 Applied's scalable process aims to eliminate the lengthy and costly supply chains associated with traditional fertilizer production, facilitating a more circular farming system. This approach not only provides farmers with cost-effective and environmentally friendly fertilizer but also contributes to on-farm reductions in methane and ammonia emissions.

VOA is a technology platform that connects farmers with drone pilots to enable automated drone service delivery of agricultural inputs, including biological agents, fertilisers and chemicals, based on geographic location, availability and technical capacity. The platform supports on-demand drone applications and data-driven crop management. It also develops agroforestry technology to promote sustainable crop treatment by linking supply and demand for agroforestry interventions, and it collects pest and crop data to feed into analysis that helps farmers protect crops from pests and diseases. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

Impetus AG is engaged in the development of innovative insect control solutions that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and sustainability. The company specializes in creating bi-specific plant-based proteins designed to protect crops from harmful insects. Utilizing Bacillus thuringiensis technology, Impetus AG's products enhance crop yield by integrating antibodies within plant structures. This approach addresses the challenge of insect resistance that has emerged with existing commercial insect control products, offering farmers durable alternatives that support sustainable agriculture.

Equimetrics develops an equine monitoring system that remotely tracks horses' health and welfare using wearable sensors to collect data on movement and physiology. The platform analyzes gait, workload, and injury risk, applying machine learning and predictive analytics to detect abnormalities and provide early warning. This enables owners, trainers, and veterinarians to monitor status, tailor training programs, and improve welfare by forecasting potential issues before they arise.

Seedz is an agri-business platform that connects farmers with various stakeholders in the agricultural industry, including companies, distributors, resellers, and cooperatives. The company develops comprehensive solutions aimed at enhancing the profitability of rural producers and agricultural enterprises. Seedz offers a loyalty program that allows farmers to convert their purchases into points and cashback, which can be redeemed for products and services that further improve their operations. Additionally, Seedz provides a range of software solutions, including incentive program management, crop mapping, financial service systems, and ERP software, all designed to empower agricultural entrepreneurs and optimize their business activities. Through these initiatives, Seedz fosters collaboration and value creation within the agricultural ecosystem.

Auravant is a Buenos Aires-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through precision farming solutions. It offers a decision support tool designed for farmers and agronomists, utilizing satellite and drone imagery to facilitate aerial monitoring and data analysis. This technology enables field zoning, variable rate sowing, and targeted fertilization, which optimizes the use of seeds, fertilizers, and herbicides. By improving efficiency in agricultural practices, Auravant helps agricultural producers increase their yields and profitability.

Botanical Solutions is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing botanical-based active ingredients and products sourced from advanced plant technologies. It develops proprietary plant tissue culture methods to produce scalable, sustainable raw materials for the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The portfolio includes a biopesticide for sustainable crop protection and a plant-derived adjuvant like QS-21 used in vaccines, alongside ABM-01 based on a plant. The company aims to enable integrated pest management, safer field operations, and the supply of quality, healthy food and health products. Established in 2019 and based in Chula Vista, California, it targets applications across agriculture and human health.

Micron AgriTech is a company focused on improving livestock health through innovative diagnostic solutions. They have developed a portable testing kit named Tástáil, which allows farmers and veterinarians to instantly detect parasitic infections in cattle. This on-site testing capability enables users to analyze samples using a machine learning-based app, significantly reducing the time required to obtain results. By facilitating immediate testing and targeted treatment, Micron AgriTech's platform minimizes unnecessary medication, thereby addressing the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance. This approach not only enhances animal welfare but also promotes cost savings and increased productivity for farm owners.

Founded in 2016, Kaffe Bueno specializes in transforming coffee waste into valuable ingredients using proprietary biotechnology. The company produces coffee oils, coffee flour, and coffee beans for use in cosmetics, functional foods, and nutraceuticals, aiming to minimize harmful emissions and maximize the usability of coffee's by-products.

Archisen is a company that specializes in high-yield indoor farming, utilizing controlled-environment agriculture to cultivate ultra-fresh and locally sourced produce. The firm develops innovative farming systems tailored for urban environments, providing a comprehensive farm management solution. This includes a turn-key urban farm system that integrates sensors, internet-of-things technology, and data analytics. By employing these advanced technologies, Archisen enhances the efficiency of farm management processes, enabling customers to grow their produce more rapidly and with superior quality.

CreditAI is an ag-tech company that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to create dynamic credit scores specifically for farmers. The company provides a digital farming platform designed to support financially sustainable and digitally enabled farming communities. Through this platform, smallholder farmers can access appropriately sized and timed loans based on a comprehensive evaluation of both financial and agricultural factors. Additionally, CreditAI facilitates cashless transactions by enabling financial institutions to lend through digital wallet-based systems in collaboration with farmer producer organizations.

Tun Yat is an innovative online platform based in Yangon, Myanmar, designed to connect farmers with suppliers of agricultural machinery. Founded in 2017 by Hujjat Nadarajah, Kyaw Wint Thu, Chit Oo Maung, and Nam Mo Hoam, the company focuses on enhancing farm productivity through the rental of tractors, combine harvesters, and other mechanized equipment. By facilitating easy access to reliable machinery, Tun Yat aims to help small-scale farmers save time during the harvest process, reduce waste, and ultimately increase crop yields. The platform is user-friendly, making it accessible to all stakeholders in the agricultural sector, and supports the broader goal of mechanization in farming.

Talam Biotech develops environmental microbial-based solutions derived from the soil microbiome to improve agricultural outcomes. Its products aim to increase crop yields while reducing toxins in crops and pollutants in arable soil, and to remediate contaminated soils and water by leveraging natural microbes that limit heavy metal uptake in plants. The approach supports safer, more sustainable food production.

Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

PolyNatural is a pioneering company focused on advancing the fruticulture industry through innovative research and the development of natural products. Drawing inspiration from traditional South American agriculture, the company creates applications that utilize 100% natural components to enhance food quality globally. One of its flagship products, Shel-Life, is an edible biopolymer coating made exclusively from natural extracts, lipids, and plant polymers. This coating forms a protective layer on fruits, significantly reducing food waste by minimizing dehydration and microbial growth. Shel-Life stands out in the agribusiness market, as it replaces synthetic waxes commonly used by fruit exporters, which are derived from petroleum. PolyNatural is committed to improving quality of life while prioritizing environmental sustainability in its operations.

RootWave is a United Kingdom-based company that specializes in developing and distributing innovative machinery designed to eliminate weeds in agricultural settings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kineton, the company offers a range of products, including hand weeders for growers, gardeners, and groundskeepers, as well as automated solutions that utilize visual recognition technology to target weeds in arable crops. RootWave's electric shock technology effectively kills unwanted plants from the root upwards without the use of chemicals, providing a sustainable and economical alternative to traditional herbicides. The company's products are distributed through various channels in regions such as France, Australasia, Ireland, and South Korea.

Digirodeo is an Argentina-based AgTech company offering strategic technology for the agricultural sector, with a focus on veterinary vaccination, animal traceability and digital record-keeping. It provides hardware and software solutions for producers and vaccinators, including a digital syringe device and a mobile platform that captures treatment data, manages contacts, and generates digital reports and treatment minutes. The company aims to create an integrated ecosystem that supports animal welfare and enables public and private entities to monitor and digitize animal health activities.

Biomass Controls specializes in renewable energy technology that addresses global water and sanitation challenges through innovative solutions. The company focuses on processing and valorizing biogenic waste, including manure, textiles, food, and biosolids, to produce carbon-rich biochar. This process not only improves health and environmental conditions but also enhances quality of life and supports gender equality. Biomass Controls implements decentralized technologies that facilitate remote real-time monitoring and evaluation, contributing to the development of the Smart Sanitation Economy. By harnessing waste streams, the company generates energy, clean water, and biochar products, effectively realizing the vision of a Circular Sanitation Economy while promoting sustainability and carbon sequestration.

CowPots manufactures high quality, biodegradable, plantable pots made from cow manure, that produces superior plants and root structures for transplant. The pot itself is buried at transplant and all but eliminates plant transplant shock. The pot disintigrates in the soil before the end of the growing season. Also, it has an expanding line of cow manure based custom packaging materials that are truely recycled quickly by composting or placing directly in soil.

Somax Bioenergy uses organic waste as a resource for sustainable development and resilient waste management. It has developed a multi-faceted organic waste transformation system called the Carbon Reduction Platform. The CRP features innovations at all levels. Its focus is on the establishment of industrial symbiosis and a circular economic model within the agricultural, manufacturing, and sanitation industries. Somax was founded by Dan Spracklin and is headquartered in New York, New York.

TerraMagna is a Brazilian fintech company specializing in innovative financial solutions for the agriculture sector. It offers personal loans, CFB lending, embedded buy-now-pay-later services for agricultural inputs, and crop-collateralized financing, all accessible via its web platform. TerraMagna aims to strengthen the entire agricultural value chain by providing tailored credit options, reducing dependence on traditional financiers, and promoting sustainable food security.

NanoGuard Technologies specializes in innovative sanitation solutions aimed at eliminating harmful pathogens that pose health risks. The company has developed a non-thermal sterilization method known as Airilization, which utilizes energized air to effectively eradicate bacteria, mold, fungi, and viruses within minutes. This high voltage atmospheric cold plasma technology is particularly beneficial in the food industry, as it not only enhances food safety by reducing the risk of food-borne illnesses but also helps preserve the freshness and quality of food products. By providing a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly approach to pathogen management, NanoGuard Technologies offers food growers a valuable tool for controlling mycotoxins and ensuring the wholesomeness of their produce.

Foodshed is a digital platform that connects local producers with chefs, supermarkets, and institutions. It streamlines logistics using blockchain technology, route optimization, and real-time updates to create an efficient market for sustainable produce.

Terviva is a food and agriculture company focused on pongamia-based ingredients for protein, oil, and biofuel. It develops high-yield pongamia cultivars and proprietary bean processing to produce sustainable oil and protein ingredients for food, energy, and agricultural markets. Through a tree cultivation platform, the company domesticates and scales pongamia orchards, enabling producers to grow more with fewer inputs and less land while restoring farmland to productive use.

Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.

GroGuru Inc. is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, specializing in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides software as a service that enables farmers to monitor and manage irrigation effectively. The company leverages an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network to deliver precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. By utilizing advanced analytics, GroGuru offers real-time insights and recommendations that help farmers optimize water usage, improve crop yields, and make informed decisions regarding irrigation schedules and fertilizer application. The company's solutions aim to promote sustainable farming practices while reducing input costs and conserving vital water resources.

Sencrop is an agri-tech company that provides a data-driven platform for farmers, offering connected weather forecast solutions. Their robust, affordable, and easy-to-use sensors measure rain, humidity, and wind speed, enabling real-time farm monitoring and data-driven decision-making in agriculture. This helps farmers optimize their activities, enhance sustainability, and save time.

Eiwa, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional offices in Londrina, Brazil, and Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, specializes in AgTech solutions for the agricultural sector. The company provides terrestrial and aerial systems designed for plant breeding programs and seed production, including services for colorimetric analysis and morphological detection. Eiwa enables clients to conduct multiple flights throughout the growing season, facilitating the upload and processing of data in the cloud. The company's offerings focus on providing analytics for crops such as soybean, corn, and wheat, aiming to enhance the efficiency of field information management and accelerate the development cycles of agricultural inputs.

Founded in 2016, Aggio develops cloud-based sales applications tailored for the agriculture industry. Its platform harmonizes multiple data sources, providing actionable insights for marketing and sales teams to engage customers and channel partners effectively.

Founded in 2015, ImpactVision specializes in food technology and machine learning. It develops hyperspectral imaging cameras that integrate with software for real-time product quality inspection in production lines. The company's platform uses spectroscopy and predictive learning to provide insights into food quality, helping to reduce waste and enhance transparency.

ApisProtect is an Irish company based in Cork, founded in 2017, that specializes in agricultural technology for beekeeping. It develops an Internet of Things (IoT) system equipped with in-hive sensors and mobile/web apps to monitor bee colonies continuously. This system uses cellular and satellite-powered communication to track hive conditions, health, and activity levels. By employing big data and machine learning techniques, ApisProtect helps beekeepers detect diseases and pests, assess productivity, and prevent losses, ultimately improving the efficiency of pollination and honey production without requiring frequent manual checks.

RootWave is a United Kingdom-based company that specializes in developing and distributing innovative machinery designed to eliminate weeds in agricultural settings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kineton, the company offers a range of products, including hand weeders for growers, gardeners, and groundskeepers, as well as automated solutions that utilize visual recognition technology to target weeds in arable crops. RootWave's electric shock technology effectively kills unwanted plants from the root upwards without the use of chemicals, providing a sustainable and economical alternative to traditional herbicides. The company's products are distributed through various channels in regions such as France, Australasia, Ireland, and South Korea.

Kilimo is a company specializing in water management solutions for agriculture, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cordoba, Argentina. It offers an irrigation management tool that simplifies farm management and enhances efficiency by utilizing big data. The company's technology integrates climate monitoring with satellite and site-specific soil data, allowing it to provide tailored irrigation prescriptions for various crops. By analyzing soil conditions and leveraging advanced algorithms, Kilimo enables farmers to optimize water usage, ultimately improving crop yields while conserving water resources.

Auravant is a Buenos Aires-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through precision farming solutions. It offers a decision support tool designed for farmers and agronomists, utilizing satellite and drone imagery to facilitate aerial monitoring and data analysis. This technology enables field zoning, variable rate sowing, and targeted fertilization, which optimizes the use of seeds, fertilizers, and herbicides. By improving efficiency in agricultural practices, Auravant helps agricultural producers increase their yields and profitability.

EIO Diagnostics Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in udder health technology for dairy farming. Founded in 2017 and based in Duncan, it develops the FirstLook Mastitis detection system, which aims to prevent mastitis infections in dairy animals. The system employs a multispectral sensor installed at the entrance of the milk parlor to capture images of the udder as cows enter, enabling early detection of infection indicators through advanced infrared image analysis and computer vision. This technology automates the screening process, allowing farmers to monitor udder health efficiently, reduce labor costs, and enhance milk quality.

Lean Media, Inc. is a digital advertising company specializing in cookieless audience targeting services tailored for agribusiness and rural community advertisers. Founded in 2014 and based in Chesterfield, Missouri, the company employs advanced geo-targeting technology to connect with consumers at an individual level by analyzing IP addresses in conjunction with consumer databases. Lean Media's platform enables advertisers to customize campaigns based on specific workplaces, demographics, psychographics, and behavioral insights, allowing for more effective engagement and reduced advertising waste. The company focuses on delivering confidence to advertisers by enhancing their ability to reach target consumers through programmatic online display advertising.

Hexafly is a biotech company based in Kells, Ireland, established in 2016. It specializes in the sustainable farming of insects, particularly the Black Soldier Fly larvae, to produce various products for the aquaculture, animal feed, and plant nutrition sectors. The company focuses on converting food waste into protein meals, oils, and fertilizers, promoting a circular economy. Its product range includes insect oil for fish feed, protein additives for aquaculture, Frass for plant nutrition, and Chitin, a versatile bio-polymer utilized in medicine, cosmetics, and food. Hexafly sells its products online, aiming to provide environmentally friendly solutions in agriculture and contribute to a sustainable food system.

Aptimmune is a biotechnology company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2010. It specializes in the development of mucosal vaccines aimed at preventing viral diseases in swine, specifically targeting the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV) and influenza A virus. By employing innovative technologies, including a proprietary pig alveolar macrophage cell line known as ZMAC, Aptimmune creates effective nasal delivery vaccines that provide lasting immune responses and enhance disease protection for animal breeders.

Agribody Technologies, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology firm based in San Diego, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in genetic engineering and genome editing to enhance crop yields and resistance. Utilizing advanced techniques such as CRISPR, Agribody develops patented technologies that target specific genes responsible for rapid decay in perishable crops. This innovation significantly extends the shelf life of produce, achieving three to four times longer durability, while also increasing crop stress tolerance and potential yields by up to 40%. By licensing and co-developing their technologies, Agribody addresses critical challenges in agriculture, including crop loss and food waste, ultimately contributing to more sustainable farming practices.

Plastomics is a biotechnology company focused on chloroplast genetic engineering to enhance crop yields and nutritional quality. Its technology platform enables precise insertion of beneficial traits into chloroplasts, reducing cross-pollination and shortening breeding timelines. The company employs gene stacking and rapid breeding approaches to develop biotech crops with a broader set of traits, addressing industry challenges in seed development. Plastomics' approach is applicable across multiple crops and trait areas, supporting commercial trait expression while aiming to lower production costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

MicroSynbiotiX Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Cork City, Ireland, focuses on the development of oral vaccines specifically for the aquaculture sector. The company leverages advancements in algal genomics and molecular biology to create engineered microalgae that can produce affordable therapeutic proteins and vaccines. This innovative approach serves to reduce the reliance on antibiotics in farmed fish, addressing significant issues such as high fish mortality rates and the risk of bacterial and viral diseases that threaten fish stocks. By utilizing microalgae as a delivery vehicle for these vaccines, MicroSynbiotiX not only minimizes labor and production costs but also enhances the accessibility and effectiveness of vaccines, ultimately contributing to improved global food security.

CoverCress Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing field pennycress as a sustainable oilseed crop for industrial oils and livestock feed. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

PolyNatural is a pioneering company focused on advancing the fruticulture industry through innovative research and the development of natural products. Drawing inspiration from traditional South American agriculture, the company creates applications that utilize 100% natural components to enhance food quality globally. One of its flagship products, Shel-Life, is an edible biopolymer coating made exclusively from natural extracts, lipids, and plant polymers. This coating forms a protective layer on fruits, significantly reducing food waste by minimizing dehydration and microbial growth. Shel-Life stands out in the agribusiness market, as it replaces synthetic waxes commonly used by fruit exporters, which are derived from petroleum. PolyNatural is committed to improving quality of life while prioritizing environmental sustainability in its operations.

Lean Media, Inc. is a digital advertising company specializing in cookieless audience targeting services tailored for agribusiness and rural community advertisers. Founded in 2014 and based in Chesterfield, Missouri, the company employs advanced geo-targeting technology to connect with consumers at an individual level by analyzing IP addresses in conjunction with consumer databases. Lean Media's platform enables advertisers to customize campaigns based on specific workplaces, demographics, psychographics, and behavioral insights, allowing for more effective engagement and reduced advertising waste. The company focuses on delivering confidence to advertisers by enhancing their ability to reach target consumers through programmatic online display advertising.