Innovators tackling a range of agricultural challenges will present their game-changing technologies from blockchain and irrigation platforms to bio-bactericides.

16 exciting agtech start-ups from across South America will present ground-breaking technologies and share their scale-up journeys at the World Agri-Tech South America Summit on June 28-29, hosted in São Paulo and online.

Renowned globally for its focus on start-ups, ecosystem building and investment, the World Agri-Tech program spotlights innovators with disruptive solutions to help raise their profile and connect them with potential investors and corporate partners among the 400-strong delegation.

Start-Up Pitching Session

World Agri-Tech has selected four early-stage entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas for transformation live on stage and field questions from a panel of investors at AgTech Garage, Newtopia VC and Glocal:

Biome4all (Brazil) develops technologies in bioinformatics and AI for the interpretation of microorganisms’ genetic data, helping farmers to make better decisions based on the microbiological composition of soil.

Agrotoken (Argentina) has created the first global agri-commodities token platform, and stablecoin transactable in existing payment infrastructures.

Syocin (Argentina) creates high precision bio-bactericides to prevent and cure plant bacterial diseases, preserving soil health and improving the sustainability of fruit and vegetable production and distribution.

Moss.Earth (Brazil) has launched tradable carbon credits for compensation of CO2 footprints, ensuring transparency, security, and liquidity for farmers.

Innovation Showcase Breakfast

Leading regional accelerators BASF AgroStart, Yara Growth Ventures, Cubo Agro, Xperiment, The Yield Lab and Barn Investments will each introduce one exciting agtech start-up from their cohort, who will take the stage to present their technologies and business models to the audience.

BASF AgroStart introduces MasterBarter, which has created a blockchain-enabled transaction and payment system that allows farmers to convert future harvest into immediate liquidity for personal expenses.

Yara introduces Boomitra, which runs a soil carbon market where farmers worldwide are able to increase soil carbon and their incomes by generating third-party certified carbon credits, purchased by corporations and governments.

Cubo Agro introduces ICrop, which offers a full-cycle irrigation management platform that provides comprehensive soil, climate, and crop information using data intelligence.

The Yield Lab introduces Agroforte, a credit fintech company connecting small and medium rural producers to the capital market for complete financial inclusion.

Xperiment introduces AgriAcordo, which has developed a B2B ag-input marketplace where ag retailers, cooperatives and ag-input manufacturers trade products with one another strategically.

Barn Investments introduces Agrolend, a fintech start-up that gives small- and medium-sized farmers in Brazil access to loans to incentivize investment in technology and finance the development of their operation.

On the Main Stage

Successful innovators are a critical part of the agtech conversation, and the summit welcomes industry entrepreneurs to the discussion to share their perspectives:

Fabricio Pezente (Traive) explores the potential of agri-fintech for improving farmers’ access to finance, and creating a more connected, streamlined, and transparent value chain.

Jairo Trad (Kilimo) and Israel Talpaz (SeeTree) review what new strategies and technologies are being put forward to support high-value crop growers to meet sustainability and traceability standards.

Lisa Smiits (Ignitia) discusses how to accelerate the adoption and integration of smart field systems for a more connected, profitable, and sustainable farm.

Giovanna Meneghel (Nude.) and Ana Viana (N.OVO) uncover the supply chain impacts of growing global demand for alternative proteins.

They’ll be joined by even more start-ups seeking new connections and potential partners to help scale their solutions at the two-day World Agri-Tech South America Summit on June 28-29 in São Paulo, which will bring together hundreds of agri-food corporates, government agencies, investors, and tech providers.

The full program with the senior speaker faculty, start-up details and delegate registration are available at www.worldagritechsouthamerica.com.