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As the year is soon coming to an end, we wanted to know how the first-ever BioBoosters Accelerator Programme has been for the startups! So let’s hear it straight from them! 🎥 🌟 Get a glimpse into the journey of the 10 exceptional Agritech startups selected for the 2024 BioBoosters Accelerator Programme! From August to December 2024, these visionary companies forged connections and drove collaboration between startups, corporations, investors, and end users in the Agritech and bioeconomy sectors. 🚜🌍 💡 Watch the video to hear directly from the startups about their experiences, key learnings, and the impact the programme has had on their growth and innovation. Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🤩 Biocode, Vilja Hannula EOD Europe, Timo Kantola Ant Robotics GmbH, Philipp Overath GeoPard Agriculture, Dmitry Dementiev Groundley, Mads Z. lensor.io, Lisa Theman PerPlant, Rasmus Emil Hansen Soil Scout, Johannes Tiusanen WeedBot, Janis Jasko Trabotyx, Roeland van Oers BioBoosters Accelerator programme is part of the Finnish Future Farm project, executed by JAMK University of Applied Sciences and Pohjoisen Keski-Suomen ammattiopisto /POKE Vocational College. The project is co-funded by the the European Union, via Keski-Suomen liitto / Regional Council of Central Finland. Project is also funded by Saarijärven kaupunki - City of Saarijärvi, Valtra Inc., Neste and AGCO Power Oy. #finnishfuturefarm #bioboosters #bioeconomy #agritech #agrifoodtech #agtech #sustainablefood #smartfarming #datadrivenagriculture #sustainability #startup #scaleup #innovation #accelerator #hackathon #fromideatobusiness

🍒 Food production is on the cusp of revolution - Farming 4.0: The world will need 50% more food by 2050, while there is a dire need in the production chain to consume significantly fewer resources than today.   🌮 The market for digital innovations in sustainable food production is experiencing significant growth, driven by the need to develop more efficient farming and ensure a resilient food supply chain. 🚀 Next week: The Slush stages will be taken over by the top #Agritech #startups of #BioBoosters accelerator 2024 cohort! Join us for exciting and insightful networking events where the forefront of agricultural technology meets the investment community, and industry leaders, startups and investors discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Agritech sector. ✨ Ant Robotics GmbH, DE ✨ Biocode, FI ✨ EOD Europe, FI ✨ GeoPard Agriculture, DE ✨ Groundley, DK ✨ lensor.io, FI ✨ PerPlant, DK ✨ Soil Scout, FI ✨ Trabotyx, NL ✨ WeedBot, LV Aren't you just dying to catch up with these amazing companies? Now is your last chance to register to: 🌱 BioBoosters Deal Day, 19 Nov, 1-3 pm. (by #BioBoostersbyJamk, Innovestor, Valtra Inc., AGCO Power Oy and Neste) - Register at https://lnkd.in/dPQDAWqW 🧨 Harvest or Die: The AgriTech Revolution, 20 Nov, 1-3 pm (by #BioBoostersbyJamk, Valtra Inc., AGCO Corporation and Innovestor) - Register at https://lnkd.in/d3aREzub Looking forward to see you there!! #bioboosters #bioeconomy #agritech #agrifoodtech #agtech #sustainablefood #smartfarming #precisionfarming #datadrivenagriculture #sustainability #startup #scaleup #innovation #accelerator #fromideatobusiness #growth #businessdevelopment JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jamk biotalous | bioeconomy

💎 Woohoo! The ten top startups invited to join the #BioBoosters accelerator cohort 2024 are here! 💎 🚀 The international #agritech and #smartbioeconomy accelerator programme BioBoosters aims to foster innovation and cooperation between startups, corporations, investors, and end users in the industry. Among the esteemed partners are Valtra Inc., AGCO Power Oy, Neste and Innovestor 🌱 🎡 The 10 startups were chosen from a pool of applicants from 24 countries, focusing on areas like #smartfarming, #datamanagement, #robotics, #soil and #watermanagement, #sustainability, and #carbonfootprint in the #foodvaluechain. We are so proud to present the selected companies: 🎯 Ant Robotics GmbH, DE 🎯 Biocode, FI 🎯 EOD Europe, FI 🎯 GeoPard Agriculture, DE 🎯 Groundley, DK 🎯 lensor.io, FI 🎯 PerPlant, DK 🎯 Soil Scout, FI 🎯 Trabotyx, NL 🎯 WeedBot, LV 👉 Get to know the companies in more detail here: https://lnkd.in/dSYSuxtm 🎑 “The need for food production will increase by 50 percent until the year of 2050, which calls for major improvements in the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture. At Valtra, we want to help farmers with smart and sustainable farming solutions. Because of that, we are eager to invest in innovations and help startups develop and commercialize their ideas. One way of doing that is taking part in projects like BioBoosters – it’s a great opportunity for networking and testing new concepts of products and services”, says Managing Director Mikko Lehikoinen at Valtra Inc. 🍀 Congratulations to all the selected startups! Looking forward to accelerate the #digitaltransformation in #bioeconomy and #foodsystems together! 🍀 Stay tuned for news on the upcoming workshops and networking opportunities! 🚀 🌍 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dfnzbyb7 #bioboosters #bioeconomy #agritech #agrifoodtech #agtech #sustainablefood #smartfarming #precisionfarming #datadrivenagriculture #sustainability #startup #scaleup #innovation #accelerator #fromideatobusiness #growth #businessdevelopment JAMK University of Applied Sciences Jamk biotalous | bioeconomy

Hectar-HEC Paris Accelerator Announces 9th Cohort of Startups Hectar, in collaboration with the HEC Paris Incubator, has announced the selection of four startups for its 9th acceleration program cohort. BioAZ, Innofenso, Leafy, and Osiris Agriculture will participate in a three-month intensive program from October 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025, receiving support from Hectar’s network of 350 experts, including farmers, entrepreneurs, and researchers. These startups, like their predecessors, offer innovative and resilient solutions for the agricultural sector. The Hectar-HEC Paris Accelerator aims to break down silos within the agricultural industry, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to develop impactful solutions. With a focus on climate-smart agriculture, the accelerator provides access to science-based tools and expert networks that help startups scale their businesses. Since its inception in 2022, the accelerator has supported 71 startups, raising a combined €50 million. In just two years, the accelerator has established itself as a key player in the AgriFoodTech space, welcoming more than 20% of its startups from outside France. Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/eW2zdwFm ****************** 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news at agtechdigest.com/subscribe

❗ Application period is ending today! Send in your applications today 30.4. for the BioBoosters Accelerator programme! ❗️ As part of the Finnish Future Farm project with corporate and investor partners Valtra Inc., AGCO Power Oy, Neste and Innovestor, we are looking for growth-oriented startups in the fields of bioeconomy and agritechnology🌱 What we offer: - The ecosystem your startup needs: Connecting #startups with #corporate partners, #investors and potential pilot customers / end users - Business acceleration: #Training, #mentoring and #coaching by top mentors for crystallizing the business model, increasing customer/end user understanding and readiness for external financing - Market fit and validation: Physical and virtual #testbed environment for testing, validating and co-creating smart bioeconomy & agriculture in Nordic conditions 🎡 Apply now! https://lnkd.in/dfvdnrJR The BioBoosters accelerator programme is implemented as part of the "Finnish Future Farm" project, and it is co-funded by the Just Transition Fund of the European Union, via Regional Council of Central Finland. The main implementer of the project is JAMK University of Applied Sciences and co-partner is POKE Vocational College. The project is supported by several top companies in the field, such as Valtra, AGCO Power and Neste, as well as the city of Saarijärvi. #bioboosters #bioeconomy #agritech #agrifoodtech #agtech #sustainablefood #smartfarming #precisionfarming #datadrivenagriculture #sustainability #startup #scaleup #innovation #accelerator #fromideatobusiness #growth #businessdevelopment

🎑 #BioBoosters accelerator is actively building the meeting places and direct contacts for #agritech and #bioeconomy startups to the investors active in this business area: We are working closely with several investors who are seeking for investment opportunities in the #datadriven solutions for tackling the #sustainability challenges and improving the environmental and economical sustainability in #agrifood and #bioeconomy business. 💖 Very happy to introduce PINC, https://lnkd.in/gUEDYxf5, the venture arm of the food company Paulig: a corporate venture capital unit that invests in early stage start-ups in and around the future of food. PINC is one of the international investors active in the #agrifood scene that BioBoosters accelerator is collaborating with in order to match the interesting startup companies and potential investors with each other 🤝 🎯 “As a Nordic corporate venture capital investor in the agrifood space, collaborating with accelerators is crucial for tapping into local innovative ecosystems and identifying promising startups. BioBoosters' focus on the Bioeconomy and Smart Agriculture is well-aligned with our ambition to contribute to a tastier, healthier and more sustainable planet “ says Erika Hombert, Senior Investment Manager at PINC. PINC is looking for start-ups with a high degree of innovation in three main impact areas: 🌿 Improve planetary health and diet within current food system 🌿 Invent novel technologies (such as precision fermentation, cell culture, molecular farming) to feed 10 BN people by 2050 🌿 Create a circular system for food & material 🎨 Really looking forward to work together with the fabulous PINC team in matching startups with these investment priorities! 👉 Call for the BioBoosters accelerator is NOW open, check out and submit your application: https://lnkd.in/gHJfWMvK   🎡 Looking forward to hear from you! 🎡   #bioboosters #bioeconomy #agritech #agrifoodtech #agtech #sustainablefood #smartfarming #datadrivenagriculture #precisionagriculture #sustainability #startup #scaleup #innovation #accelerator #hackathon #fromideatobusiness Liinamaaria Hakola Hanna Lampinen-Vilkkilä Minna Lappalainen Hannu Haapala Petri Lakka Matti Härkönen JAMK University of Applied Sciences Jamk biotalous | bioeconomy

For the past two years, +80 Agri-FoodTech startups have chosen Hectar for their development. 🪴 The Hectar Accelerator program is Europe’s first #AgriFoodTech ecosystem, dedicated to accelerating the social and economic transition to regenerative agriculture. 🌾 In partnership with Incubateur HEC Paris, it supports the growth of the most promising AgriTech and #FoodTech startups, which address critical environmental & societal challenges. The aim is to empower startups to develop and engage in activities that are socially fair, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable. To achieve this, the program aims to connect startups with clients and investors within a 3-month timeframe! 🔥 ⏰ 🔥 Networking with entrepreneurs, attending masterclasses and advisory boards, meeting large corporations and investment funds, as well as experts, farmers, cooperatives, and potential clients! This is the recipe that makes this program a major catalyst to help entrepreneurs understand and tackle their challenges. 🎯 👇 Meet Thibault Boyeux, co-founder of Kheops, one of the startups accelerated by Hectar! Inge Kerkloh-Devif, Thiago Penteado, Antoine Lepretre, Maïa Delcourt, Pierre Angot, Caroline Poinsignon - Kheops #AgriFoodTech #SustainableAgriculture #StartupGrowth #RegenerativeFarming #incubateurHEC #Innovation #FoodTech #Agriculture #EnvironmentalImpact #EconomicTransition #HectarAccelerator #FutureOfFarming #TechForGood

Seven Agritech Startups Poised for Success in Elev X! Ignite Batch 12 The announcement of the seven startups selected for the Elev X! Ignite cohort, Batch 12, by NEC X highlights a significant moment for agritech and potential investors. With a focus on transformative technologies, these startups are poised to address https://lnkd.in/eZ8PJTUw

Seven Agritech Startups Poised for Success in Elev X! Ignite Batch 12 The announcement of the seven startups selected for the Elev X! Ignite cohort, Batch 12, by NEC X highlights a significant moment for agritech and potential investors. With a focus on transformative technologies, these startups are poised to address https://lnkd.in/eZ8PJTUw

DataYoo: It utilises satellite remote sensing and big data analysis technology to monitor crop environments in real-time and optimise resource allocation, improving agricultural productivity and sustainability.