Trasforming technology into market innovation
Focus areas
Research projects and Proof of Concepts (POC)
Pre-seed and seed startups
Traditional agrifood businesses
Novel system for the treatment and recovery of wastewater streams.
Problem
The agro-industry generates large quantities of wastewater rich in nutrients, resulting in a suboptimal use of resources.
Sector
Robotics, mechanisation and equipment
Stage
Seed
Investment
2023 (Follow-on 2024)
Website
Tech-enabled device for faster and more accurate detection of gluten in food.
Problem
Current gluten detection is complicated, expensive, and requires asset duplication.
Sector
Food safety, traceability & logistics tech
Stage
Seed
Investment
2023 (Follow-on 2024)
Website
Innovative system for the sustainable and efficient cultivation of duckweed.
Problem
The livestock industry relies heavily on imported feed, which has a high environmental impact due to land use and is also subject to price fluctuations and market instability.
Sector
Novel farming systems
Stage
Research project
Investment
2024
Website
Affordable bio-based input that enhances irrigation efficiency and optimises resource utilisation.
Problem
Recurring droughts, and consequently diminishing crop yields and production losses, negatively impact our agricultural system.
Sector
Biotechnology and inputs
Stage
Research project
Investment
2024
Website
Cost-effective bio-fuel production system utilising agricultural waste.
Problem
Farms heavily rely on fossil fuels, facing high energy costs and negative environmental impacts.
Sector
Robotics, mechanisation and equipment
Stage
Research project
Investment
2024
Website
Mechanised pollination tool designed specifically to increase olive grove yields.
Problem
Crop output is subject to climate conditions and cannot produce a steady production throughout the seasons.
Sector
Robotics, mechanisation and equipment
Stage
Research project
Investment
2023
Website
An efficient indoor system capable of de-seasonalising snail farming.
Problem
Outdoor snail production suffers from several challenges which result in an uncertain supply and low yield.
Sector
Novel farming systems
Stage
Pre-seed
Investment
2024
Website
Enabling technology for the scalable and cost-effective production of insect protein in farms.
Problem
The livestock industry is not sustainable, and the widespread adoption of alternative proteins is hindered by scalability and high costs.
Sector
Robotics, mechanisation and equipment
Stage
Seed
Investment
2024
Website