Following the launch of the UK-India Agri-Tech Accelerator programme back in January, five UK-based agri-tech companies have been selected to participate in an outward visit to India to promote collaboration in late-stage R&D, investment and market access for cutting-edge agricultural technologies.
This programme has been spearheaded by the UK Agri-Tech Centre in collaboration with the UK Government.
Dr Jenna Ross OBE, Senior International Business Development Manager at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, said:
“The initiative will establish a network of agri-tech experts, innovators and end users across the UK and India, driving new opportunities for knowledge exchange and commercial partnerships and fostering growth and sustainability in both nations’ sectors.”
The outward visit will take place from March 15 – 22 and will see the five companies exploring opportunities for collaboration and developments in UK-India partnerships, with visits to Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
The delegates will be meeting with a range of stakeholders from the government, agri incubators, researchers to agri startups and companies with site visits to research facilities.
The core objectives of the visit programme include:
- Identifying key challenges in India’s agricultural sector and opportunities for collaboration in agri-tech.
- Encouraging networking to showcase UK expertise and foster partnerships, exchanging ideas and technological innovations with counterparts in India.
- Supporting businesses to commercialise technologies optimised for the India markets.
- Accelerating export opportunities and foreign direct investment (FDI).
The five UK companies selected to participate in the programme include:
Mutus Tech, a leading provider of AI-driven data analytics solutions for the agricultural sector, specialising in pest management and fertiliser optimisation.
LinearWorks, which utilises satellite-based hyperspectral sensors to capture data across more than 200 spectral bands. This high spectral resolution allows the detection of subtle variations in plant biochemistry, stress responses and nutrient content.
Green Crop Tech, has developed an environmentally friendly biostimulant – NanoChitoGem, made from vegetal chitosan (FDA approved) and harnessing nanotechnology to create a 35% more efficient product with crop protection benefits.
AgriSound, has developed Polly™, an advanced bioacoustic sensor that uses deep machine learning and AI to track pollination activity. The sensor monitors bee activity in real time alongside key environmental factors.
LettUs Grow, a world leader in the design and application of “aeroponic” technology for use in controlled environment agriculture.