World Agri-Tech’s Post

📢📢📢 The Logo Soup is up! As our strongest line-up to date, this will continue to grow over the next few weeks as we welcome over 1,000+ Senior Agri-Tech professionals, that are keen to grow their networks in an environment optimized for creating pathways to new partnerships. World Agri-Tech London, will be back at the stunning InterContinental London - The O2 on September 30 - October 1. 💡 As the premier event on the Ag calendar, who would you like to see there most? #aginnovation #retailers #growers #cpgs #foodbrands #biotech #robotics #policymakers #techproviders #consultants #investors #finance #sustainability #naturestrategy #soilhealth #agrifintech #naturepositive #corporatestrategy #AI #genomics #regenerativeagriculture #resilientagriculture

At World Agri-Tech 2024 in San Francisco, Aplantex set the first milestone of its penetration into the US market by establishing links with VC players active in the industry. Amidst 2,400 agri-food industry leaders, including major brands, producers, and investors, we forged connections and gained valuable insights over two days. Our participation in the event facilitated discussions on key industry issues and connected us with US and international investors like Mandi Ventures, Skull Diamond and Heart Capital, LLC, Touchdown Ventures, Lewis & Clark AgriFood, and FMC Corporation, aligning with our growth strategy. #biotechnology #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment #agrifoodindustry #MandiVentures #SkullDiamondandHeartCapital #TouchdownVentures #LewisClarkAgrifood #FMCCorporation

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀' 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A Massachusetts-based startup, is revolutionizing food preservation by leveraging cold plasma technology to combat food waste. CEO Daniel White, speaking at the Future Food Tech conference, explained their innovative approach using ionized gases generated by electricity to selectively break down microbes responsible for food spoilage, without compromising food quality. This cold plasma method targets challenging contaminants like Salmonella and mycotoxins while preserving essential nutrients. The company, founded in 2019, has secured $12 million in funding and successfully conducted field pilots. White revealed active partnerships with major players, covering 39% of the global vegetable seed market and 46% of the nut market. Clean Crop Technologies, Inc.'s Crop's proprietary hardware seamlessly integrates into various processing lines, offering an efficient solution for decontamination comparable to thermal pasteurization but without sacrificing product quality. The startup plans further fundraising in 2024, marking a promising trajectory in the fight against post-harvest food losses. #FoodTech #Innovation #SustainableAg #ColdPlasmaTechnology

🚀 Call for #AgTech solutions: Apply to innovate! Australia's position as a global leader in grains production is well-recognised, with the country supplying a wide range of grains for food, fuel and feedstock across the world. However, to maintain and enhance this global leadership, there is a pressing need for innovation in technology that addresses key industry challenges such as productivity, yield, efficiencies, costs, and market volatility. GRDC business development manager Tim Spencer said that to address these challenges, GRDC had invested in a series of innovation programs aimed at getting start-up ideas off the ground and into the paddock for grain growers. “This program is part of a series of GRDC investments aimed at supporting novel and innovative technology and business concepts, particularly those arising directly from non-traditional sources such as innovative growers and entrepreneurs,” Dr Spencer said. “We recognise that growers and agricultural professionals often devise novel solutions out of necessity. Our aim is to empower these individuals to see themselves as agtech pioneers, providing them with the tools and support to elevate their ideas from the field to the forefront of the industry.” Spearheaded by Cicada's Head of Technology, Hebbat Manhy, the initiative aims to enrol up to 80 participants over two years, with a focus on advancing the grains industry through innovative deep tech solutions and enhanced farming practices. “Our goal is to nurture the development of groundbreaking solutions that address the unique challenges faced by the Australian grains industry," Ms Manhy explained. "AgTech Elevate offers a rapid, immersive course to hone innovations with potential to impact the ag market, providing teams with the industry-specific insights, network connections, and the strategic plan necessary to confidently advance their venture within the grains sector.” 🔗 Full article: https://bit.ly/3vUYYyb 🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/3JfL4tI #AusAgTech | Cicada Innovations

Take a peek #InsideICL 👀 Meet Natanja Slager, our dynamic Agtech Front End Innovation Lead at External Innovation & ICL PLANET Startup Hub a powerhouse of intelligence and brilliance. Natanja guides us through innovation in agriculture technology, emphasizing its significance in addressing climate change. She delves into the world of specialty fertilizers and the necessity of innovation in combating climate challenges. Natanja's unique innovation strategy focuses on collaboration, alignment, and a shared vision for mutual goals. Discover more about her insights and strategies in the full video and get to know the mind behind ICL’s Ag Tech external innovation. ICL Growing Solutions ICL PLANET Startup Hub #iclimpact

💡 Webinar (long format): « Time to Start-up with algae! »: registration and speakers 🙂 🗓 When? April 4, 2024 📍Where? Online! ✏️ Register at: https://lnkd.in/eMgYvtYS Algae-based startups are driving innovation across industries, from low-tech spirulina production to advanced biotechnology applications 🧪. These ventures offer sustainable solutions to global challenges, addressing malnutrition in resource-constrained regions, while advancements in algae-based polymers contribute to reducing plastic waste ♻️. Additionally, startups in the nutraceutical sector 🥗 are tapping into algae's health benefits to develop supplements and functional foods, catering to growing consumer demand for natural and sustainable products. Beyond their direct contributions, algae-based startups serve as catalysts for interdisciplinary collaboration and technological advancement. By promoting circular economy principles and resource efficiency, these startups are driving the transition towards a more sustainable future 🌱. With their innovative approaches and commitment to environmental stewardship, algae-based startups are poised to make a significant impact on society and the planet 🌍. 👉 Introducing our first 5 speakers: ✅ Antonio I., Co-founder of Algaria srl and Spireat BioUpcycle ✅ Vincent Usache, CEO at Microphyt ✅ Véronique RAOUL, CEO at inalve ✅ Olavur Gregersen, Co-founder & CEO at Ocean Rainforest, Entrepreneur within Blue Growth  ✅ David Erlandsson, Co-founder & Sales Director at Aliga Microalgae Come and join us to this very promising webinar, we are waiting for you 😀! ---------- 💻 More info of EABA at: https://lnkd.in/eFHR8ax Instagram: eaba_algae Carlos Unamunzaga, Jean-Paul Cadoret, Vitor Verdelho, Lisandra Meinerz, Monique Ras - de Moncuit, Anne Pajot, Léa Braud, Christie de Vrij, F. Gabriel Acien, Sammy Boussiba, Silvio Mangini #algae #microalgae #seaweed #phytoplankton #biomass #marinebiology #research #innovation #startup #sustainability #future 

Microfy Systems is one of the six innovative startups funded in our EIC Track, dedicated to #GreenTech innovations! 🌿💡 Their current challenge is to tackle issues such as economic sustainability and declining bee populations. 🚨🐝 What does Microfy Systems offers? - An affordable microscopy solutions for non-lab users within the #AgriFood sector. 💰🔬 - It provides automated solutions for fast, easy, and affordable quality assessment. ⚡👌 Microfy Systems targets the #honey industry and #apiculture, vital for #biodiversity and crop #pollination. 🍯🐝 👉 It addresses an industry producing 1.89 million tons of honey globally by 2022, valued at €8,532 million. 🌍📈 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSRQzeU4 Spherik Accelerator | FastTrack Ventures | G-Force | F6S European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #GreenTech #Innovation #Microscopy #AgriFood #MICROFYSYSTEMS #SustainableFuture #HoneyIndustry #Apiculture #Biodiversity #CropPollination #HorizonEurope

😍 We have experts from cover to cover in the latest issue of Protein Production Technology International. 🌍 So check out our latest Invested Interests column from Andrew D Ive: The path to innovation success in food tech isn’t linear. 💡 Despite all of our best efforts, collaborations, funding and passion, we are going to have failures from time to time, admits Andrew, the Founder/Managing General Partner at Big Idea Ventures, but it’s not an indication that the whole sector is flawed. "When I look across the companies that I’ve spent time with that are no longer in business, it’s usually clear the underlying reasons why these ceased to exist," he writes. "Often the reasons can be traced back to internal reasons – fund-raising which takes longer than expected because of expectations of readily available capital, founders and teams in conflict, founders mentally burnt out, and more. Hand on heart, none of them in my memory closed because the food sector they were pursuing was not valid. Yet when some companies in the future inevitably fail, we will also inevitably have naysayers proclaiming the sector is dead." 📰 Read the full column now in Protein Production Technology International: https://hubs.ly/Q02x4NHl0 #futureoffood #innovation #alternativeprotein #cellularagriculture #plantbased

Congratulations to the 9 AgTech companies that were selected as part of the Global Cleantech 100 by the Cleantech Group: BeeHero; Loam Bio, Mori, Mosa Meat, Paleo; Rumin8, Too Good To Go; Vestaron Corporation, Wildtype. This list features companies that span the range from farm to fork, including ag biotech, digital ag, food waste mitigation and alternative proteins. Furthermore, it is a huge testament to the global nature of the AgTech sector that the list includes companies from six countries (Belgium, Denmark, Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States). The AgTech sector experienced one of its most challenging years in 2023, with investment down significantly and an increasing number of bankruptcies, but the sector remains resilient, and companies are emerging that are growing rapidly, nearing profitability, and have the ability to become sector leaders. Omer Davidi Craig McMurray Ze'ev Barylka Guy Hudson Adam Behrens Sofina Anne Qureshi Laith Abu-Taleb Matt Barnard Maarten Bosch Sarah Lucas David Messina Mette Lykke Anna Rath Juan Estupinan Justin Kolbeck Eyal Bilgrai, CFA #agtech #foodtech #sustainability #sustainable #sustainableag #climatechange #cleantech #climate #agbiotech #digitalagriculture #foodwaste #indoorfarming #alternativeproteins #technology #innovation #investment #finance

It was great to be back in St. Louis to attend the inaugural Regen AgriFood Coalition in the Heartland (ReACH) Innovation Summit. Through the leadership of Bayer, BioSTL and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, the Summit was a huge success and showcased the best of St. Louis and the broader Midwest region by bringing together AgTech executives, corporate leaders, and farmers for frank discussions about technology innovation and product adoptions. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to moderate a conversation with Paimun (PJ) Amini, Senior Director of Venture Investments at Leaps by Bayer about “Using an Innovation Playbook to Scale AgTech Solutions”. PJ is spearheading this initiative, which involves working closely with industry-leading entrepreneurs, scientists and investors to create transparency and nomenclature on what it takes to bring new products to market in the agriculture sector, including timing, costs, and regulatory process, as well as key obstacles to be overcome. Starting with a focus on crop protection, PJ envisions “The Playbook” will also have chapters dealing with Animal AgTech, Digital AgTech and other relevant sub-sectors, so anyone interested in getting involved, should reach out to PJ. https://lnkd.in/gVmJ-_8T Vijay Chauhan Donn Rubin Dan Schulz Chad Zimmerman Quentin Rund Bob Reiter Mac Marshall Joel Neikirk Jessica Christiansen Garrett Hawkins Bryant Kagay Ann Guggisberg, PhD Phil Taylor Brendan Johnson Powell Carman Shawna Lemke, PhD James Carrington Stephanie Tinsley Regagnon Jack Cornell Lily Reed Guillermo Bort Matt Helms Randall Barker Michael DeCamp Darren Streiler Ronald Meeusen