Agritech

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Egrobots Is Enabling Early Detection Of Crop Diseases In The MENA

Egrobots' robots can navigate complex terrain and confined spaces, ensuring access to hard-to-reach areas, and are equipped with sensors for comprehensive data collection.

Entrepreneurs

Siddharth Dialani: The AgriTech Gamechanger

Every month, more than 10 lakh farmers use the BharatAgri App or website for farm management advice with personalized agronomic intelligence, from land preparation to harvesting. In the next 18 months, the start-up wants to focus on leveraging Generative AI across its platform

Entrepreneurs

PepsiCo Middle East CEO Aamer Sheikh Sounds Off On The Six Finalists Of The 2023 Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Edition

As part of its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and net water positive by 2030, PepsiCo Middle East's Greenhouse Accelerator Program aims to drive tangible change at scale.

Growth Strategies

Startup Spotlight: Jordan-Based Smart Green Is On A Mission To Digitally Transform Conventional Farming Practices Across The MENA Region

One of Smart Green's main offerings is Fertigo, a smart irrigation and fertigation system that aims to address water scarcity.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Tunisia-Based RoboCare's Tech-Driven Agronomic Solutions Help Farmers Navigate Climate-Change-Related Issues

By integrating satellite, drone, and IoT sensors onto its platform, RoboCare provides optimal technical solutions for individual farming needs.

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Lebanon-Based Agritech YY Regen Aims To Transform How The Nation's Farming Sector Is Powered

YY Regen's services are spread across three verticals: renewable energy solutions, sustainable agriculture, and reliable and sustainable water solutions.

News and Trends

IIM Kashipur FIED Sanctions INR 1.6 Crore Funding For 10 Agriculture Startups

An agreement for the agri consortium was formalised during the 'Agri-Entrepreneurship in South Asia' Consortium-2023

Starting a Business

Startup Spotlight: Lebanon-Based Dooda Solutions' Earthworm Farms Offer Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Alternatives To Farmers In The Region

Dooda Solutions' vermicompost products aim to enhance soil health as well as provide sustainable solutions for farmers.

News and Trends

ERGOS Raises $10 Million In Series B Funding

Ergos brings small and marginal farmers into the mainstream of economic activity through enabling access to storage services for 8-9 months after the harvest

Entrepreneurs

Desert Control

From sand to soil in seven hours: Desert Control is a company specialized in climate-smart agritech solutions to combat desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity.

Entrepreneurs

iFarm

iFarm is a technology company enabling information technology (IT)-driven farming in controlled environments.

News and Trends

Farmology Secures Seed Funding By India Accelerator-Backed iAngels

The company plans to utilize the funds to improve the platform, enhance customer experience and build a larger stack of wellness services on the platform

News and Trends

Omnivore Announces First Close Of Third Fund At $150 Million

According to the firm, it expects to make 25-30 new investments in Seed and Series A rounds of agritech startups, with initial cheque sizes ranging between $1 million and $5 million

News and Trends

Unnati Raises INR 28.5 Crore In Pre-Series B Funding

The startup aims to utilise these freshly raised funds to focus on sustainable and climate-ready products

News and Trends

SatyuktAnalytics Raises INR 10 Crore From NABVENTURES Fund

The fresh infusion of capital will enable Satyukt Analytics to expand its satellite network, enhance its analytics infrastructure, and further refine its algorithms