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The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit is a premier platform for innovation discovery, connecting breakthrough start-ups and their technologies to the entire agri-food value chain.

Across three high-energy days at Marina Bay Sands (November 4-6), experience start-up pitches live on the main stage, connect directly with trailblazing innovators at their booths, and make meaningful connections by booking 1-1 meetings through the summit app.

Discover fresh thinking and breakthrough technologies from accelerator cohorts supported by: Gates Foundation, Mars Petcare x Big Idea Ventures, and Agrifood Futures.

From Sydney to the UK, over 25 global start-ups will present their next-gen solutions, spanning AI-powered crop monitoring, smart urban infrastructure, precision fermentation, nanotech-enhanced seed germination, and biodiversity intelligence for nature-positive business.

The Featured Start-Ups Showcasing their Technologies in Singapore:

• Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation (Taiwan) enhances seed sprouting through advanced agricultural research.
• Growz (Uzbekistan) is an AI-powered platform helping small farmers boost productivity and market access.
• Keshet Agritech (Singapore) creates smart urban infrastructure for climate-resilient, tech-integrated cities.
• Living Roots (Thailand) scales regen erative farming with biologicals and precision agronomy.
• Levur (Australia) ferments nature-identical oils to replace unsustainable plant and animal sources.
• Nanosoils Bio (Australia) uses nanotech to improve seed germination under climate stress.
• NatureHelm (Australia) turns ecological data into insights for managing nature-related business risks.
• Green Carbon Inc (Japan) creates nature-based carbon credits to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Zentide (Singapore) produces seaweed-based biostimulants and biofertilizers to support sustainable farming and lower environmental impact.
• Towing (Japan) creates high-performance biochar for rapid soil regeneration and sustainable agriculture, with applications extending to space farming.
• Fermelanta (Japan) ferments rare plant compounds for sustainable health and cosmetic products.
• Map My Crop (India) uses AI and satellite data for real-time crop monitoring and yield optimization.

Meet the Accelerator Cohorts

Gates Foundation

• Niruthi (India) provides AI-driven climate risk mitigation and crop forecasting solutions using satellite and weather data.
• Rainbow Crops (Belgium) uses AI and genome editing to engineer resilient crops that address climate and food security challenges.
• Zelp (UK) develops wearable devices to reduce livestock methane emissions and improve animal welfare through real-time monitoring.
• Loopworm (India) harnesses insects to create sustainable proteins, biocosmetics, and recombinant biomolecules.
• Stellapps (India) digitises the entire dairy supply chain to improve productivity, traceability, and financial inclusion for farmers.
• Cornext (India) harnesses silage baling technology to provide year-round nutritious fodder and empower rural fodder entrepreneurs.
• Cisgen (India) develops novel bio-therapeutic solutions against the infectious diseases of pets and livestock.
• Krimanshi (India) pioneers sustainable livestock nutrition using smart feed additives to boost yield and cut emissions.
• Eratani (Indonesia) provides digital solutions to help smallholder farmers increase yields and manage operations more efficiently.
• Qarbotech (Malaysia) uses nanotechnology to accelerate photosynthesis and improve crop growth for sustainable agriculture.

Mars Petcare x Big Idea Ventures

• ALT-PRO Advantage (Canada) creates hypoallergenic, sustainable dog food using alternative proteins promote pet wellness and reduce environmental impact.
• Seaqure Labs (Sweden) develops circular mycoprotein-based feed ingredients from fungi to replace fishmeal and soy in aquaculture and animal nutrition.
• Terramatter (India) harnesses carbon to enable a circular carbon economy, creating resilient systems to overcome climate change impacts.

Agrifood Futures

• PerFat (Finland) creates healthier and sustainable solid fat alternatives using advanced material physics and oleogel technology.
• PFx Biotech (Portugal) produces high-performance bioactive proteins using precision fermentation and proprietary strain technology.

Meet all of the breakthrough innovators at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: www.agrifoodinnovation.com/start-ups

Breakout Sessions Built for Driving Agri-Food Innovation

Beyond the main stage, the summit features curated breakout sessions focused on start-up engagement and technology discovery.

• On November 4, attend an exclusive pitching session on pet food innovation, hosted by Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures—an opportunity to explore emerging solutions in a high-growth category.
• On November 5, the Gates Foundation presents a dynamic showcase of visionary start-ups through rapid-fire pitches, offering a front-row seat to the next wave of agri-food innovation.

Preview the breakout schedule at: www.agrifoodinnovation.com/breakout-sessions

The summit offers unparalleled opportunities to forge strategic partnerships across the entire agri-food value chain. It convenes entrepreneurs, investors, brands, producers, and growers to accelerate scalable solutions that address climate resilience and nutrition security across the Asia-Pacific region.

Engage with emerging innovators, leading accelerators, and forward-thinking investors, while networking with over 800 senior executives and key decision-makers shaping the future of agri-food systems.

There's still time to be a part of the action in Singapore. Head to www.agrifoodinnovation.com/register or get in touch with Jasmine Baker to confirm your place.