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More than 45 pioneering AgTech Innovators will take center stage at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco, showcasing cutting-edge solutions transforming global agriculture from AI-driven agronomy and robotics to next-generation biologicals and climate intelligence platforms.

The dedicated Start-Up Arena will again span an entire floor of the venue, creating a dynamic hub where emerging innovators connect with corporate leaders, active investors, and R&D teams through live pitching, hands-on demonstrations, and curated 1:1 meetings.

Start-Up Arena:

40+ pioneering early-stage companies will pitch and exhibit their solutions. Rapid-fire themed pitching sessions will share how their technologies address urgent agricultural challenges, including climate adaptation, soil health, automation, and AI-enabled decision-making.

Featured start-ups include:

2nd Nature Bio: Upcycles food-processing byproducts into sustainable functional ingredients using an AI-driven discovery platform.

AGRO-AI: Builds AI-powered tools for real-time farm monitoring, analytics, and traceability to improve productivity and resource efficiency.

Agteria Biotech: Cuts cattle methane with AI-designed, low-cost feed additives for net-zero farming.

AgPlenus: Develops AI-designed crop protection molecules with novel modes of action to combat resistance and enhance sustainability.

Agrematch: Uses machine learning to discover novel bioactive compounds for agriculture and food applications.

AgriPass: Delivers AI-powered non-chemical weeding through real-time sensing and selective tilling technology.

American Prime: Provides AI-driven satellite and environmental analytics to support precision agriculture at scale.

Aspia Space: Transforms Earth observation data into cloud-free, near-real-time insights on crops, land use, and environmental risk.

AtmoCooling: Creates large-scale evaporative cooling systems to enable agriculture and development in arid desert regions.

BEAM CropTech: Optimizes photosynthesis to boost crop yields and climate resilience using advanced breeding technologies.

BeeSTAR Technology: Offers digital hive monitoring and pollination analytics to improve colony health and agricultural productivity.

Bioarmix: Disrupts crop protection with sustainable biocontrol against bacterial pathogens.

ClimateCrop: Enhances crop resilience and yields through precise non-GMO gene-editing technology.

Ecolab Innovations: Pioneers physiological resilience technologies that elevate baseline crop performance and deliver validated yield gains under severe drought.

ePlant: Turns plants into real-time environmental sensors to improve irrigation, risk management, and sustainability.

Farmblox: Provides smart farm security, automation, and monitoring for infrastructure protection and operational efficiency.

Field Sim: Uses simulation technology to streamline machinery operations, helping farmers cut inputs and boost operational efficiency.

KiposTech: Neutralizes airborne pathogens in livestock facilities with AI-driven biosecurity.

MaxEditas: Advances precision gene editing for specialty crops using an integrated computational and transformation platform.

MicroIN: Enhances agricultural bio-inputs with advanced cellular formulation technology.

Moleda: Develops steam-based hygiene systems to prevent plant disease and reduce chemical use in horticulture.

My Farm Exchange: Connects farmers and buyers through an AI-powered digital marketplace and analytics platform.

Mycologics: Develops novel biofungicides with new modes of action and demonstrated field efficacy.

NoMaze: Uses AI to predict breeding outcomes and accelerate crop development with data-driven genetic modeling.

Numanac: Offers a voice-first AI farm data platform that converts spoken observations into structured operational records.

PhenoRoot: Provides advanced root phenotyping services to identify traits linked to yield, resilience, and soil health.

Picker Agrobotics: Develops next-generation robotic harvesting systems for high-value crops.

PlantBit: Embeds biosensors in plants to monitor physiological data and optimize irrigation and crop performance.

Quercus Biosolutions: Designs AI-generated mini-protein crop protection products for sustainable pest and disease control.

RNAWay: Enables scalable RNA crop protection through patented systemic delivery technology.

Sable Fermentation: Operates a pilot biomanufacturing facility to scale precision fermentation products for agriculture and food.

Sens Ops: Uses AI-powered sensing to detect early spoilage and disease in agricultural storage environments.

ScreenSYS: Operates a digital plant biotech platform to generate doubled haploid plants using advanced algorithms and cell-handling technology.

T3 BioScience: Develops microbial biocontrol solutions to replace antibiotics and chemical pesticides in agriculture.

Terraton: Delivers ready-to-use biochar solutions to boost sustainability at scale.

Totality Biosciences: Engineers plants to produce human milk oligosaccharides at agricultural scale.

Treetoscope: Provides in-plant sensing and AI irrigation insights to reduce water use and improve yields.

Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation: Produces sprouted grain and legume ingredients using climate-controlled germination technology.

Vireo Ag: Develops transgene-free genome editing tools to accelerate crop trait development.

Winterleap: Uses microwave soil treatment to eliminate weeds and pests without chemicals before the growing season.

Scale-Up Showcase:

The Scale-Up Showcase will highlight growth-stage companies demonstrating commercial traction and real-word deployment. New for 2026, scale-ups will present case studies, partnership models, and pathways to profitability - marking a significant evolution from previous summit editions.

Featured scale-ups include:

3LC (Three Lines of Code): Provides an AI platform for real-time debugging and data refinement to improve model performance and training efficiency.

Ancient Organics Bioscience: Develops high-performance microbial solutions that restore soil health, boost yields, and reduce chemical inputs.

Invasive Species Corporation: Creates bio-based, environmentally responsible solutions to control invasive species across agriculture, water, and forestry ecosystems.

LiveGrow Bio: Enables low-cost, scalable production of microbial biopesticides and biostimulants with extended shelf life for rapid commercialization.

PlantArcBio: Develops gene-discovery and RNAi-based technologies to improve crop performance, yield, and resilience sustainably.

SOLASTA Bio: Produces peptide-based, environmentally friendly insect control agents that selectively target pests while protecting pollinators.

Map My Crop: Provides a 360° imagery platform that delivers actionable insights to optimize crop management and operational efficiency.

Innovation Partners:

Leading innovation partners including the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT and the Generation Food Rural Partners Fund will spotlight high-potential companies from their portfolios, showcasing successful innovations and real-world agricultural impact.

Event Details:

Pre-summit networking opens on February 23, enabling delegates to connect and schedule meetings ahead of the event. Full start-up profiles, technology descriptions and funding histories are available at www.worldagritechusa.com, along with the complete agenda, speaker faculty, and registration details. About World Agri-Tech

Organized by Rethink Events, World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is a global series held in San Francisco, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, and Dubai. The summits convene agribusiness leaders, technology providers, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to explore the future of agriculture and food systems. With thousands of senior delegates attending each year, World Agri-Tech is the premier platform for agtech innovation, partnerships, ecosystem building, and investment.