The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (Bezos Centre @NUS) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) announced a new partnership to accelerate early-stage sustainable protein innovation through a startup compet …
From climate shocks and inflationary pressures to geopolitical and demographic shifts, the Asia-Pacific agri-food sector is facing a period of profound change. With supply chain disruptions becoming more prevalent, the sector is presented with a uniq …
At the 2024 Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, Norway-based Avisomo emerged as one of the most strategically positioned start-ups in the controlled environment agri-tech space, demonstrating innovation, scalability and operational foresight.
In the fast-evolving world of agri-food innovation, Rare Earth Global stands out as a visionary start-up driving real change in sustainable food systems. Their participation in the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit marked a pivotal moment: one …
Start-Up Success Story: How Prefer Turned a Pitch into a $15M Growth Opportunity When you’re a start-up with big ambitions and a bold mission, sometimes the right room can change everything. For Prefer, that room was the stage at the Asia-Pacific Agr …
Ag biologicals overpromised and under delivered in the past, but ag companies like Summit Agro are changing that dynamic by demonstrating the potential of biological chemistries to improve plant health and yields.
A partnership between agtech firm Dimitra and Kenya’s National Coffee Cooperative Union aims to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the European Union's Deforestation Regulation by 2025. The initiative uses Dimitra's AI-powered platform to enable farmers to register their farms, assess deforestation risk, and generate compliance reports, ensuring continued access to EU markets, which constitute over 50% of Kenya's coffee exports. The platform supports offline use in remote regions, promoting digital inclusion and positioning Kenya as a leader in sustainable agricultural exports.
Maia Ventures, an Italian venture capital fund, has launched with a €55 million fund to support early-stage agri-foodtech start-ups that require refinement rather than reinvention. The fund plans to invest in 20 to 25 companies with a focus on technical diligence and capital-efficient models, leveraging Italy's food industry and scientific expertise to bring both Italian and non-Italian innovations to market.