Meet the 10 Startups Pitching at GLOCAL Game Changers Final
19/09/2024
The GLOCAL Game Changers LatAm Series 2024 Final Pitch Day will feature 10 Agrifoodtech and Climatech startup finalists from Latin America.
Using OpenET to Accurately Track Groundwater
15/09/2024
Researchers found OpenET provides accurate estimates of groundwater use for crop irrigation, aiding groundwater management efforts across the U.S.
Atomic Kitchens Secures $750K from Manutara Ventures for LatAm Expansion
14/09/2024
Atomic Kitchens secured $750,000 from Manutara Ventures to support its expansion across Latin America and develop new business lines.
Study Reveals Molecular Process That Could Improve Crop Efficiency for Food Production
13/09/2024
Researchers at Kansas State University discovered a molecular mechanism that helps plants detect and efficiently utilize phosphorus for growth.
IDB Lab to Host Third Edition of IDB Lab Forum in Buenos Aires
12/09/2024
IDB Lab Forum 2024 in Buenos Aires will focus on financing innovation, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and technology’s role in regional development.
AI Integration Reduces Energy Use in Indoor Agriculture by 25%
10/09/2024
Cornell engineers found that using artificial intelligence in indoor agriculture systems can reduce energy consumption by up to 25%.
Startups from Argentina and Costa Rica Among Grow-NY Finalists
10/09/2024
Among the 20 finalists for Grow-NY are Costa Rica’s ClearLeaf and Argentina’s Unibaio, competing for $3 million in prize money.
AppJusto Suspends Operations Amid Financial Challenges
10/09/2024
AppJusto, a Brazilian delivery platform advocating fair practices, suspended operations due to financial difficulties despite its early impact.
Balancing Crop Yield and Solar Efficiency with New Photovoltaic Tool
10/09/2024
Researchers at Swansea University developed a tool to identify photovoltaic materials that optimize crop growth and solar power generation.
Motif FoodWorks Shuts Down Amid Legal Battle and Market Challenges
10/09/2024
Motif FoodWorks is closing down following a costly legal dispute with Impossible Foods and a decline in alternative protein investments.