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 …
Cibus Capital LLP has launched Cibus Carbon to invest in Australian carbon projects, aiming to deliver 11.25 million Australian Carbon Credit Units over 30 years with a AUD 300 million fundraise. The fund targets the rapidly growing Australian carbon credit market, expected to become the world's largest by 2030 due to increasing regulatory and voluntary demand, and plans to plant tree species on selected sites using a proprietary land selection system.
The article discusses the translation of military R&D into agri-tech, highlighting innovations like drones and AI for precision agriculture. Experts at a summit in London emphasize the importance of strategic planning and rapid innovation from military practices to improve agriculture's productivity and sustainability. While military-style rapid iteration aids in scaling agri-tech solutions, caution is advised against blindly adopting defence strategies without considering agriculture's unique diversity. The UK government is supporting agri-tech growth with initiatives, but deeper strategic planning is needed to secure food capabilities in Europe.
The EvokeAg launchpad is helping start-ups from around the world establish themselves in the Asia-Pacific region, as Latin America innovation can be a good fit for Australia.