Agro Spheres is a leader in developing environmentally-friendly crop protection products, utilizing innovative biodegradable encapsulation technology to create targeted, non-toxic pest control solutions. Their unique platform enhances the performance of a wide range of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides, setting them apart in the agricultural biotechnology market. Founded by a team of researchers from UVA, Agro Spheres has established strategic partnerships, including a major collaboration with BASF, and has secured significant funding to support its growth and product development. The company is well-positioned in the market with a focus on sustainability and innovation, aiming to transform agriculture through reliable and affordable bio-based solutions.

Arzeda is a leading protein design company that leverages Intelligent Protein Design Technology™ to create novel proteins and enzymes for various industries, including food production, personal care, and sustainable materials. By combining physics-based design and AI, Arzeda develops innovative solutions that address real-world challenges, enhancing product performance and sustainability. The company collaborates with major industry players to optimize existing proteins and create entirely new ones, positioning itself as a key player in the protein design market with significant traction and impact.

Benson Hill is a seed innovation company that leverages decades of proven genetics and AI-driven plant science to unlock nature’s genetic diversity in soy quality traits. The company focuses on meeting the growing demand for nutritious, sustainable, and energy-dense feed, food, and fuel. With its advanced technology platforms, including e MERGE® genetics and Crop OS®, Benson Hill is positioned to transform the agricultural landscape by rapidly developing and commercializing new crop varieties. Their commitment to a nature-positive ethos and innovative breeding techniques sets them apart in the market, making them a key player in the food and agriculture industry.

Beta Hatch is a pioneering company in the sustainable food sector, specializing in insect protein production for animal feed and organic fertilizers. Their innovative insect-rearing platform converts mealworms and their byproducts into high-performance nutrients, addressing the global demand for sustainable animal feed and crop fertilizers. With a focus on sustainability, they farm mealworms vertically, achieving over 500 times the yield of traditional soy farming. Their products include whole mealworms, protein meal, and mealworm oil for various animal diets, as well as frass, a nutrient-rich fertilizer that enhances soil health. Beta Hatch is positioned as a leader in the regenerative agriculture movement, leveraging their expertise in entomology to revolutionize food systems and promote zero-waste practices.

Bin Sentry is an agricultural technology company that provides advanced feed bin management solutions through its innovative 3D sensor technology. Founded in 2017, the company addresses significant inefficiencies in the feed supply chain by offering real-time visibility into feed inventory, which helps clients reduce waste, improve safety, and enhance sustainability. With tens of thousands of sensors installed globally, Bin Sentry enables feed mill operators and animal producers to make data-driven decisions that lead to substantial cost savings and operational improvements. Their software tools transform inventory data into actionable insights, positioning Bin Sentry as a leader in the agtech space with a commitment to building the Feed Mill of the Future.

Blue Nalu, Inc. is a cellular aquaculture company that is reimagining the future of food by providing cell-cultured seafood products. Their offerings, starting with bluefin tuna toro, provide a high-quality alternative to conventional seafood, which is often overfished and contaminated. Blue Nalu's products are designed to be safe, nutritious, and sustainable, allowing consumers to enjoy seafood without compromising ocean health. The company aims to lead the market in premium cell-cultured seafood, focusing on quality and sustainability, and is actively developing a diverse menu of seafood options.

Brightseed is a pioneer in biosciences and artificial intelligence that discovers bioactive compounds in nature to restore human health. Utilizing its Forager® AI platform, Brightseed develops novel ingredients for food, beverage, and consumer health companies, focusing on the health benefits of bioactives. The company has mapped over 7 million plant compounds and identified 40,000 predicted bioactives targeting 23 health territories, positioning itself as a leader in the bioactives market. Brightseed partners with industry leaders to commercialize these insights, aiming to shift health approaches from reactive to proactive, addressing chronic diseases through natural solutions.

Bushel is a leading provider of integrated software solutions for the agriculture industry, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency for grain traders, ag retailers, lenders, and farmers. Their platform offers a suite of tools for digital payments, customer relationship management, and grain origination, enabling agribusinesses to streamline workflows and improve customer experiences. With over 3,500 facilities using their services across the U.S. and Canada, Bushel is positioned as a trusted partner in the agricultural sector, emphasizing data privacy and security compliance as key differentiators.

Built by farmers for farmers, FarmLead is reinventing how grain is marketed and sold through the world’s fastest growing grain marketplace. Available online and as a mobile app, FarmLead also provides farmers access to exclusive market research, grain testing, price visibility and reduced brokerage fees and risks. The FarmLead Marketplace facilitates greater equality, efficiency and transparency for the grain industry. Farmers find more verified buyers and identify the best possible deal, while grain buyers easily access and identify the grain for sale in their desired location.

Gencove is a pioneering software platform that offers high-throughput, cost-effective genome sequencing through low-pass sequencing technology. Their solutions cater to academic institutions, clinical laboratories, and companies in agriculture and pharmaceuticals, enabling them to obtain complete genomic information efficiently. Gencove differentiates itself by providing a hardware-agnostic service that streamlines genomic data processing, making it accessible for various applications, including human genomics and plant and animal genomics. The company is focused on advancing global health and sustainability by unlocking the value of genetic data, and it has established partnerships with industry leaders to enhance its market position.

GreenLight Biosciences is an integrated life sciences company with a cutting-edge platform to deliver higher-quality RNA at a lower cost and more quickly than was ever before possible. GreenLight develops RNA products and collaborates with industry leaders to advance vaccine development, pandemic preparation, crop management, plant protection and support the health of bees and other pollinators.

Hortau specializes in wireless and web-based irrigation management. Hortau integrates proprietary soil sensing innovations with the latest information technologies to deliver the most advanced irrigation management solutions on the market. Hortau was founded in 2002, by Dr. Jean Caron, Agronomist, Ph.D in Soil Physics and Jocelyn Boudreau, agricultural engineer, M.Sc. in Soil Physics. Their expertise is in Agronomy, Soil Physics and Agricultural Engineering. Improving crop production is their focus.