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Why I feel #SynBio will disrupt the #agro industry and #Spain (and #Almeria) will occupy a leadership position? 🌱 (2/ñ) This is a complex theme, but I was eager to tackle it, especially after Chema Oliva's comment on my last post about #foodtech (take a look if you haven't yet) 👀 Last year, I dedicated a significant amount of time to studying how to foster the synbio and bioentrepreneurship ecosystem in Spain. Unsurprisingly, the intersection with #agtech took up most of my focus, heavily influenced by my time living in my hometown: Almeria 🌞 You probably already know that there are major limitations across the country (similar to other parts of Europe): the lack of wet lab spaces and the insufficient connection between academia and industry, alongside a weak collaboration network among stakeholders 🌐. These challenges are common in deep tech, including market education, long sales cycles, and regulatory barriers 📉📜 On the other hand, Spain, particularly regions in the Mediterranean part boasts tremendous production capabilities. Not for nothing is Almería known as the "greenhouse of Europe," with its greenhouses being the only human-made structures visible from space (not the Great Wall of China! 🧱). Let's get to the point: Spain's climate, tradition, and industry make it a true powerhouse for agricultural innovation 🌿. Tomatoes, peppers, olive oil, citrus fruits, cucumbers... you name it, we're a reference While this highlights production, the need for natural products in R&D, including #synbio (aka engineering biology), is evident, especially post-#greendeal 🌾. For example, the latest Capgemini #synbio report (by Richard Traherne and his team) highlights that 57% of agriculture executives see biofertilizers as having a high impact on their industry 💡 Okay, and what about wet lab spaces and a better-connected ecosystem? 🤝 Well, I am not exaggerating when I say that only this year, several #agtech #hubs offering lab space have been announced across the country: Cataluña (Lleida), Valencia (Parc Científic de la Universitat de València), Andalusia, etc In fact, focusing on Andalusia, the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian government) is promoting a hub for the agroindustry, collaborating with the government, #VC (Startup Wise Guys), and relevant #stakeholders Even more! There are great companies like Kimitec or Biorizon Biotech (both based in Almeria) that have been producing biofertilizers for several years. But Spain also has #synbio #spinoffs like Madeinplant, reprogramming plants to improve their agronomic traits or use them as biofactories 🏭 So yeah, I predict a bright future for #SynBio and the #bioeconomy landscape in Spain, where #agtech will be crucial. I will talk about other relevant stakeholders and the intersection of synbio and other fields like #health in other posts. Stay tuned!! 🌟 PS: The photo was taken at Bayer's #LifeHub #DemoDay in #Barcelona (#LifehubBCN), where we explored the #agtech landscape 🤺

⏰ 4 weeks left to our AgriFood Demo Day 2024: Future-Proof Food Systems & Ensuring Food Security on September 19! 🌾 The future of our agri-food system holds vital questions: What will our diets consist of, and how can we ensure a future-proof #AgriFood system that sustainably produces affordable and nutritious food for everyone? In this pursuit, we firmly believe that innovation will be the key! Join us at the AgriFood Demo Day 2024 - hosted by EIT Food, XPRENEURS Incubator by UnternehmerTUM, Technical University of Munich (TUM) & TUM Venture Labs. We bring together our unique AgriFood ecosystem from Munich and beyond, providing startups a platform to showcase their groundbreaking solutions and innovations. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: 🎙 Start-up pitches: Discover cutting-edge solutions from AgriFood startups in the fields of future-proof agriculture (Agricom, Elaniti, Agcurate, CinSOIL, Varolis-apimed, NoMaze, aarnt bioworks) and circularity & food security (circular grain/tremi, iComplai - Early Warning System for Food Supply Chain, Protegg GmbH, Kireap, Noovi Ag, Alganize, Beetroute) 🤩 Inspiration: Hear a keynote from Gil Horsky, Founding and Managing Partner of FLORA Ventures and Ex-Mondelez & PepsiCo 🧡 Networking opportunities: Connect with potential investors, customers, and corporate partners 💡 Expert panels: Engage with industry leaders and thought-provoking discussions 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: This invitation extends to all players in the AgriFood sector, including #startups, #corporates, #investors, #universities, and anyone with a keen interest in the future of #agriculture and #food. 👉 Register here to participate: https://lnkd.in/dxqNUTkB We can't wait to welcome you at Munich Urban Colab in September!

#SUAVE at the Salon du Végétal 2024: Innovation at the service of crop production 🌱 From SUAVE, the project leader Claudia DE OLIVEIRA RAMOS from VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International and Zsolt Keresztúri from Innoskart Digital Cluster also attended the three-day Salon du Végétal in Angers last week, one of the most important meetings of the European plant production and horticulture sector. As part of the event, the Plant Intercluster (PIC) meeting was also organised.🌍 #PIC is a network of European clusters focusing on all the different areas of plant production, aiming to find innovative solutions for plant cultivation and to promote sustainability through the latest technological developments. 💡 Among the topics discussed at the meeting:  - digital solutions - promoting international connections - and cooperation with other countries (Africa and Latin America). In this context, VEGEPOLYS VALLEY will hold its international webinars on 25 and 26 September ❗ ➡ Latin America: https://bit.ly/4geRwAm ➡ Africa: https://bit.ly/3MIz8Cv Such collaborations are key as they can help local economies and communities to develop sustainably 🌍🤝 The SUAVE project aims to further strengthen linkages in sustainable urban agriculture and contribute to addressing global food security challenges. International networks like PIC provide a great opportunity to meet new partners and technologies that support our mission. 🌿 #suaveeuroclusters #suaveurbanagriculture #suavegreenanddigital #sustainable #resilient #circular #urbangreenspaces #innovation #internalisation #upskilling #training #networking #EISMEA #DgGrow #ECCP #SMEs #entrepreneurship #urbanagriculture #greentransition #digital #innovation #project #urbanfarming #european

🌱🚜𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦: 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝🚜🌱. The first day of the 𝐈𝐈 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, organised by 𝐋𝐚 𝐕𝐨𝐳 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐣𝐨 at the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, was a remarkable success. Under the slogan '𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡. 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'. This event, held in Talavera de la Reina, brought together leading experts in technology, business and politics to discuss the future of key sectors. The forum, which was supported by various institutions, consisted of eight round tables on topics such as digital transformation, sustainability and technological education. One of the highlights was the participation of Dimas Antúnez, CFO of the Bolschare Group, in the round table dedicated to the region's agri-food prospects, where he shared his vision for the development of the agricultural sector. The round table was completed by experts from the agri-food sector such as 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐳 𝐋𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐧 (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐋𝐌) and JAVIER DE ANTONIO ARRIBAS (Fedeto Federación Empresarial Toledana), 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐳 and Roberto Aceituno (Deraza Ibérico, S.L.). The second day took place yesterday, 23 October, and focused on key issues such as resource management, sustainability and success stories. #Bolschare #Agriculture #TalaveraTechForum #Agrotech #Innovation #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #FuturoAgro

🤝 Kubota & FEMAC Collaboration in Catalonia, Spain Since 2021, Kubota Innovation Center Europe has been a proud member of the FEMAC agricultural cluster in Catalonia. This partnership supports our open innovation strategy by scouting agtech startups, adopting new technologies in specialty crops, and demonstrating advanced solutions to growers. Our Impact: ·  Since 2019, invested in 5 European startups and conducted numerous pilots to validate smart technologies. ·  Introducing innovation initiatives to the Spanish market through local collaboration. “Kubota acts as a strategic partner and investor for early-stage companies, creating new market opportunities,” says Daria Batukhtina, Strategic Business Development Manager. Together with Clúster FEMAC, we aim to support innovation for partners, growers, and the ecosystem. Photo: From the left: Hugo Senges (Strategic Business Developer, Kubota Innovation Center Europe) - Daria Batukhtina (Strategic Business Development Manager, Kubota Innovation Center Europe) - Josep Ramon Pons (President FEMAC cluster, Spain) #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #Agtech #Kubota #FEMAC Daria Batukhtina Hugo SENGES

🗣️ "The more credible you become, the more opportunities arise, and saying 'no' becomes harder". The story of Fermata.   💡Fermata is changing the game in farming by using AI to tackle big challenges like pest detection, which can otherwise lead to losing 30% of global crops. With guidance from our mentorship, they've sharpened their focus, blending Valeria's expertise from medical technology into agricultural innovation. 🚀 Three years into their journey, joining our accelerator gave Fermata the boost they needed. Their collaboration with Wageningen University & Research has further refined their cutting-edge technology, showcasing its versatility and effectiveness. As said by Dan Jeric Rustia: "Fermata has been a really good partner and I really like how they wanted to grow and learn from our project. They were always paying attention to the project's demands and remained easy to contact whenever there are issues, even when they are remotely working from different parts of the world. All I can say is that their company is a company that I will always recommend to other colleagues in WUR as a potential partner." 👉 Want to learn more about Fermata's innovative journey and the important role StartLife played? Click here to read the full interview with founder Valeria Kogan: https://lnkd.in/ey5TepMN #Agritech #Foodtech #Foundersstory #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #AI #Entrepreneurship

🚀 New #foodtech #impact portfolio company & investment - meet Seaqure labs 😮 Problem Overfishing which is turned into fishmeal for feed 😎 Solution Creating protein made from mycoprotein, or fungi, done with a unique fermentation technique 😃 Potential Huge impact for reducing waste. The global fish feed market is worth $60 billion - aquaculture is the world’s fastest-growing food industry, as the global population increases. Chalmers Ventures has been following Seaqure Labs' development since their time at Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship. The company is well-positioned, with the potential to become a global impact company. - The way we feed our animals today is unsustainable. We need to transform our food production. Just take fishing in the Baltic Sea as an example. 92 percent of all herring caught in the Baltic Sea goes to fish feed, says Johan Henriksson, CEO and co-founder of the company. - They have found a great application for fish feed, and now the process of truly commercializing this begins, says Oskar Svarfvar, Seed Investment Manager at Chalmers Ventures. Seaqure labs have moved into Sahlgrenska Science Park's new Life Science hub and have joined the MassChallenge Switzerland accelerator in Switzerland Team Johan Henriksson Albin Frick Sajjad Karimi - University of Borås  Mohsen Parchami - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) #impactinvestment #chalmers #chalmersventures #foodtech Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship Chalmers Innovation Office Chalmers University of Technology Full PR in comment

🚀 We are proud to launch Smarterra -Building Tomorrow ́s Mediterranean AgriFood Ecosystems! As TechBBQ, we have successfully applied to the Horizon Europe call “HORIZON - EIE - 2022- SCALEUP - 02 -01”. Our consortium consists of 6 partners led by EY Italy. Part of the implementing partners are DEEP Ecosystems, RootCamp - A SpinLab Company, TechBBQ, Comune di Matera and Sweden Foodtech. Smarterra aims at the build-up of a solid innovation ecosystem in the South of Italy around food and agriculture, where we will implement a testbed involving a wide participation of national and international actors as incubators, accelerators, company - builders, innovation agencies, business clubs and networks, public and private VCs and their networks, national and regional authorities. 🌱 The project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. 👉Follow Smarterra on LinkedIn and click here to learn more: http://smarterra.org

🎉 Exciting Investment Alert! 🌿 Amsterdam Academic Angel Fund is thrilled to announce our investment in Olivabot, a revolutionary startup set to transform olive farming in the Mediterranean. With advanced robotics, OlivaBot addresses the critical challenges of labour shortages and ageing farmer populations. 🚀 Revolutionizing Olive Harvesting: OlivaBot's innovative robot autonomously navigates olive trees, shaking branches efficiently to harvest olives. This method is 6x faster than traditional manual methods, preserving the quality of olives and the health of the trees. 🌍 Sustainable and Gentle: Unlike heavy machinery that can damage the soil and trees, OlivaBot's solution is gentle on the ecosystem and operates effectively on any terrain, including hills and old groves. 🤖 Smart Technology: Equipped with AI to identify ripe olives and handle diverse grove layouts, OlivaBot's robots optimize harvests for quality and efficiency. The technology also allows for operation in groves powered entirely by renewable energy sources. 🌱 Impact on Local Communities: By automating the most challenging aspects of olive harvesting, OlivaBot helps maintain agricultural productivity and community livelihoods in regions facing demographic shifts. Amsterdam Academic Angel Fund is excited to back Olivabot as they gear up to enhance olive oil production with their eco-friendly and innovative solution. Discover more about how OlivaBot is setting new standards in agriculture at olivabot.com. 👨🎓 If you're a #student or young graduate and have a startup idea, apply now to 3xA and let us help you make your idea a reality✨ #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #OliveHarvesting #AgriTech #AmsterdamAcademicAngelFund #Robotics #AI #studentstartup