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A global cohort of innovators are developing breakthrough technologies to strengthen food security, manage climate challenges, and promote sustainable growth across the Middle East and Africa – and they're gathering at the World Agri Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai (Dec 8–9).

From atomic-level carbon conversion and smart aquaculture to precision agronomy and automated indoor farming, these solutions demonstrate how science and technology can unlock resilience in water-scarce, climate-vulnerable regions. By integrating data, AI, and clean-tech innovation, these emerging ventures are transforming how we grow food, maximize resources, and adapt in a changing world.

Novel solutions on display at World Agri-Tech 🚀

Aircure Tech (USA) develops atomic-level chemistry that turns atmospheric carbon into additives for materials that capture CO₂ and boost performance across industries.

AtmoCooling (USA) creates cool outdoor microclimates by accelerating the evaporation of saline waters, such as seawater or desalination brine, enabled by its droplet-size-control spray technology. 

Auxin Solutions (Jordan) combines real and synthetic crop-specific data, predictive models, and localised agronomic intelligence to deliver preventive recommendations and precisely timed product matching

Modern Village Foundation (India) establishes Smart Village Centres that bring scientific and technological advancements to rural communities – with Space and Remote Sensing technology solutions strengthening food security and encouraging sustainable farming practices.

Mustadem (Saudi Arabia) specializes in smart and sustainable aquaculture technologies that enhance fish production efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen local food security.

PimaSens (Canada) markets Agrilo, a low-cost digital agronomy platform using smart soil sensors and AI to deliver real-time nutrient insights for higher yields and sustainable farming.

Taza Farms (United Kingdom)  develops modular, automated hydroponic “Fodder-as-a-Service” systems that enable dairy farms to grow fresh, nutrient-rich animal feed in just 7 days, using 90% less water and land than traditional farming.

Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation (Taiwan) automates sprouting and germination of beans, seeds, and vegetables through its advanced indoor climate-controlled growing chamber, without the need for chemical inputs.

FEATURED SCALE-UP

Map My Crop (USA) uses AI and satellite imagery to provide farmers with instant crop insights, improving yields and reducing input costs without sensors or complex setups.

Strike up a conversation in the Start-Up Arena

At the summit, it's easy to make direct connections with the innovators driving the next wave of agri-tech solutions. Simply stop by the booths in the Start-Up Arena to ask questions, explore partnership opportunities, or book a 1:1 meeting to discuss investment, collaboration, and strategy.

See them pitch live on stage

Founders, Co-Founders and CEOs from five of this year's featured start-ups and scale-ups will take to the main stage to present their bold ideas to a panel of investors. Maryam Guessous, Head of CVC at Domseeds, and Semi Hakim, General Partner at Kök Ventures, will bring their joint expertise to the judging chairs to challenge each entrepreneur's business model and value proposition – and ultimately crown one winner. See who's pitching →

The agri-food value chain connects this December in Dubai

Join breakthrough innovators, active investors, and influential policymakers at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Dubai, December 8-9, to explore how the Middle East and Africa are pioneering the next generation of climate-resilient agri-tech solutions.

You'll be there alongside 300+ decision makers from agribusiness, food and beverages, technology, R&D, finance, investment, and government for two high-energy days of engaging meetings, panel discussions, roundtables, and start-up discovery.

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