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Startupbootcamp Food & AgriTech Accelerator 2024 The Food & AgriTech Accelerator looks towards new technologies along the food value chain to meet the growing demand for food safety, digitalization and sustainability. The food and agriculture sector is undergoing significant technological advancements, particularly in developed nations, developing countries are gradually making strides in this direction. Data availability, accessibility and quality are already transforming the agricultural sector and increasingly becoming the three key elements driving digital innovation in any sector. Emerging food & agriculture trends are marking a shift towards smart farming and efficient utilization of time and resources while reducing crop losses as well as towards more sustainable and personalized food choices. The focus is to not only improve the overall quality and quantity of the food value chain, but also to reach the ultimate goal of a sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/d3vktUi6

Applications are open for our Food & AgriTech Accelerator! 🌳 Our Food & AgriTech Accelerator looks towards new technologies along the food value chain to meet the growing demand for food safety, digitalization and sustainability. 🚜 Emerging food & agriculture trends are marking a shift towards smart farming and efficient utilisation of time and resources while reducing crop losses as well as towards more sustainable and personalized food choices. The focus is to not only improve the overall quality and quantity of the food value chain but also to reach the ultimate goal of a sustainable future. The accelerators' focus areas include: 📍Vertical Farming 📍Sustainable Packaging 📍AgriTech Hardware 📍Regenerative Agriculture 📍Alternative Proteins Do you lead a Food or AgriTech startup that challenges the status quo? If so, this could be the program for you! For more information, and the benefits of joining our Food & AgriTech Accelerator, visit: https://lnkd.in/dxq9vBV7 Don't miss the opportunity to take your startup to the next level! ⏳ Application closes on 11th August. link 🔗 Submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/d5yHaTtn Sabina Basariyeva Fleur Engelberts Elizabeth Kleinveld Rodrigo Alemán Karolina Sawicka Aref Ghazvini Wilson R. Sara Aramini #FoodTech #AgriTech #Sustainability #SmartFarming #VerticalFarming #AlternativeProteins #SustainablePackaging #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSafety #Digitalization #StartupAccelerator #TechInnovation #FutureOfFood #AgriInnovation #FoodInnovation #TechForGood

AgriFood Connect Launches to Bridge Innovation Gaps in Ireland’s AgriTech A groundbreaking initiative, AgriFood Connect, has been launched to tackle the pressing challenges within the agriculture and food sectors across Ireland and Northern Ireland. This ambitious project seeks to accelerate innovation in the AgriFood and https://lnkd.in/e8G7kpQZ

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO DISRUPT AGRICULTURE? With the world’s population skyrocketing and resources straining, accelerating food production is necessary. Hence, technology is no longer a choice but an essential catalyst. It helps us push the limits of what agriculture can achieve. Technology is steadily replacing traditional farming practices. Whether these shifts are driven by the desire for impact, profit, or both, one thing is clear: technology has made it easier than ever to disrupt agriculture on a global scale. As a result, we’re seeing a surge of startups, innovators, and investors diving in, each aiming to boost food security, enhance sustainability, and address environmental challenges. Disruption in agriculture could mean rethinking traditional hierarchies. It could mean empowering everyone within the food supply chain—from the smallest producer to the end consumer—to have a stake in innovative solutions. To read the complete article click on this link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/d5hXvfg6 #agritech #agritechnology #disruption

I recently had the chance to visit St. Louis (Missouri) for the first time and made a stop to explore Fresh Harvest 365, where CEO Demetrius Bledsoe, MS, MBA, USN-Vet and his team took me on a tour of their impressive smart farming hydroponic site. What struck me most was how they are leveraging technology to rethink agriculture entirely. Their hydroponic system allows nutrient-deprived areas to grow fresh, nutritious produce year-round, with minimal resources. Even more exciting is how technology has made farming truly borderless: their system lets you monitor and manage crops remotely from anywhere in the world, automatically detecting issues and making real-time adjustments. The implications are huge. It’s not just about growing food more efficiently but also democratizing food production. Schools looking to reduce costs, food banks aiming to provide healthier options, and community organizations all stand to benefit from this technology. By enabling local and sustainable food production in areas that might otherwise struggle, they are addressing both food security and economic resilience. This is a true example where technology has the power to make real-world impact. In Fresh Harvest 365’s hands, it’s a force multiplier for sustainability and equity, creating more connected food system that can tackle global challenges like hunger and climate change. Just remarkable! 🙌🏾

World Economic Forum (WEF) | Report calls for inclusive agritech innovations to improve food security ▸ As reported by Tariq Fahaam at the Emirates News Agency - WAM - وكالة أنباء الإمارات - وام, a new WEF report released today highlights the emerging technological solutions and strategies that will shape the global agriculture system and contribute to food security. ▸ #Agritech: Shaping Agriculture in Emerging Economies, Today and Tomorrow, published in collaboration with PwC India, gives a macro-level view of the integration of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies needed to deliver systemic change in the agriculture sector. It also calls for governments and the private sector to scale solutions and ensure that technology transformation is inclusive. ▸ Technologies – such as augmented reality, artificial intelligence for weather prediction, traceability, smart logistics solutions and the internet of things – are promising solutions that can reduce information gaps and better equip farmers to manage the challenges. These emerging technologies are critical to transforming the agriculture sector to grow an additional 70% of food for 9.1 billion people by 2050.  ▸ Globally, challenges such as the impact of climate change, increased frequency of natural disasters and soil degradation are posing significant threats to food production. Addressing these challenges necessitates that every stakeholder in the agriculture sector becomes more knowledgeable to facilitate informed decision-making. ▸ In conclusion the WEF report stated that "agritech services are not only affecting farm operations, they are transforming the agriculture industry and enhancing resilience, agility, efficiency and transparency in the entire ecosystem." ▸ "Technology is simply an enabler, however. It is not a magic wand. It is those involved in agriculture who must empower themselves and take the right decisions by adopting rational methods and making use of the tools of technological innovation." Anne Maree Weston Mubaraka Tyebbhoy Mohammed Al Bahri  Haitham ALFannah Haitham Al Saadi (FCCA) Shawn Castellino Mohammed Aminul Islam Chowdhury, CSCP Faisal Al-Maashani Luke Ferguson Tim Griffiths Weng Cheah Ferguson Hyams Investment Management Chris Carter Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) Government of Western Australia Aziz Saba,MBA Nashid Chowdhury Jamal Alzeedi Khalid AlSulti Mohammed Al-Harthy Bashair Al Riyami Ali Al-Maqbali , MBAHanife Ymer (MAICD) Vivian Wood Hani Mirza Austrade Middle East, Africa and Pakistan | Australian Trade and Investment Commission Bryony Hilless (EMPA. GDip. BA.) Todd Miller Lauren Stasinowsky Moin Anwar MMIS AgriBusiness Tamara International Tamara Overseas LLC Australian Business Group Oman Ray Johnson Brett Price

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Farming is a cornerstone of food security, yet it remains a labor-intensive and challenging industry. Thankfully, agritech startups in Thailand are harnessing technology to empower farmers, improve sustainability, and reshape the future of agriculture. Here's a glimpse into some of the standout startups leading this transformation: 1️⃣ Flylab Feed: Pioneering bioconversion with black soldier fly larvae, transforming agricultural waste into sustainable animal feed. 2️⃣ Freshket: Revolutionizing food supply chains with a platform connecting farmers to restaurants, hotels, and consumers for fairer prices and greater transparency. 3️⃣ ListenField: Using data-driven solutions like FarmAI Dashboard to optimize agricultural operations, from planting to harvesting. 4️⃣ Ricult: Democratizing financial access for farmers through weather monitoring, satellite imagery, and expert guidance via their app. 5️⃣ 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: Extending the shelf life of fresh produce with natural edible coatings, reducing food waste. 6️⃣ Easy Rice: Leveraging AI to enhance rice quality inspection and improve data management for better crop outcomes. These startups demonstrate how technology can revolutionize traditional systems, improve sustainability, and empower smallholder farmers. Together, they are making agriculture in Thailand smarter and more efficient. Let's support these innovators and push the boundaries of agricultural possibilities!! #Agritech #Innovation #Sustainability #Thailand #Farming #FoodSecurity #AgTechInThailand #VCAccelerator #SustainableFuture #VentureCapital #TechForGood #FoodSecurity #ThailandInnovation #ImpactInvestment

Agrithon LAUNCHES $50 MILLION CHALLENGE to REVOLUTIONIZE AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN The agricultural value chain, a critical component of the global food system, is facing significant challenges that require innovative solutions. In response, Agrithon has introduced a groundbreaking platform aimed at addressing these issues by bringing together leading minds from agriculture, technology, and business. Agrithon invites innovators to participate in a $50 million challenge, focusing on transforming every aspect of the agricultural value chain. Whether the goal is to improve seed quality, innovate in logistics, enhance food safety, or develop sustainable packaging, participants have the opportunity to revolutionize the way the world eats. This initiative is more than just a competition—it’s a movement designed to rethink and re-engineer every link in the agricultural value chain. Agrithon is currently accepting innovative product submissions in several key areas To read the complete article click on this link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dzfjR6AB #agriculture #agritech

Buenos Aires was the stage for a key debate on the future of digital agriculture. At the AAPRESID Congress, experts discussed how digital technologies can transform agriculture, making it more productive and resilient in the face of climate change. The event, organized jointly with IICA, highlighted the opportunities these advancements offer to producers in the Americas, emphasizing the importance of innovation for more sustainable production.📰👇

🚜🌱 HEMAV Secures €8M in Funding to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture 🌱 HEMAV, a Spanish startup leveraging AI-driven agricultural solutions, has raised €8 million to accelerate its mission of promoting sustainable farming practices. This funding round, led by Future Food Fund, PureTerra Ventures, and Inclimo, will fuel the growth of HEMAV's innovative platform, LAYERS, and expand its global footprint. CEO Xavier Silva highlights, “We’re revolutionising agriculture and estimating production at a national scale — this is an enormous step.” The company aims to tackle critical challenges like climate change, food security, and the staggering 30% of global food waste. Since its inception, HEMAV has empowered farmers with AI tools to predict harvests, optimize resources, and increase food production with fewer inputs. In 2024, the company expanded operations to 24 countries and digitized 9.2 million hectares of farmland. LAYERS processes billions of data points, delivering precision insights that reduce costs, enhance logistics, and provide accurate yield predictions. It also helps farmers improve water efficiency through advanced irrigation models and ensures sustainability with blockchain-secured traceability. HEMAV’s CROP MASTERS initiative further strengthens its impact, offering tailored consultancy to address region-specific agricultural challenges. With this funding, HEMAV is poised to scale its predictive capabilities and continue to support sustainable farming practices worldwide, empowering agricultural communities to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. #agtech #sustainability #ai #agriculture #foodsecurity #innovation #techforgood #smartfarming #climatechange #futureoffarming #sustainableagriculture #waterconservation #foodwastereduction #precisionagriculture #techinnovation HEMAV