The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit is a premier platform for innovation discovery, connecting breakthrough start-ups and their technologies to the entire agri-food value chain. 

Across three high-energy days at Marina Bay Sands (November 4-6), experience start-up pitches live on the main stage, connect directly with trailblazing innovators at their booths, and make meaningful connections by booking 1-1 meetings through the summit app. 

Discover fresh thinking and breakthrough technologies from accelerator cohorts supported by: Gates Foundation, Mars Petcare x Big Idea Ventures, and Agrifood Futures. 

From Sydney to the UK, over 20 global start-ups will present their next-gen solutions, spanning AI-powered crop monitoring, smart urban infrastructure, precision fermentation, nanotech-enhanced seed germination, and biodiversity intelligence for nature-positive business. 

Featured start-ups showcasing their technologies in Singapore

• Ubiquity Sprouting Corporation (Taiwan) enhances seed sprouting through advanced agricultural research. 
• Growz (Uzbekistan) is an AI-powered platform helping small farmers boost productivity and market access. 
• Keshet Agritech (Singapore) creates smart urban infrastructure for climate-resilient, tech-integrated cities. 
• Living Roots (Thailand) scales regenerative farming with biologicals and precision agronomy. 
• Levur (Australia) ferments nature-identical oils to replace unsustainable plant and animal sources. 
• Nanosoils Bio (Australia) uses nanotech to improve seed germination under climate stress. 
• NatureHelm (Australia) turns ecological data into insights for managing nature-related business risks. 
• Green Carbon Inc (Japan) creates nature-based carbon credits to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
• Zentide (Singapore) produces seaweed-based biostimulants and biofertilizers to support sustainable farming and lower environmental impact. 
• Towing (Japan) creates high-performance biochar for rapid soil regeneration and sustainable agriculture, with applications extending to space farming. 
• Fermelanta (Japan) ferments rare plant compounds for sustainable health and cosmetic products. 
• Map My Crop (India) uses AI and satellite data for real-time crop monitoring and yield optimization. 

Meet the accelerator cohorts 

• Gates Foundation 
• Niruthi (India) provides AI-driven climate risk mitigation and crop forecasting solutions using satellite and weather data. 
• Rainbow Crops (Belgium) uses AI and genome editing to engineer resilient crops that address climate and food security challenges. 
• Zelp (UK) develops wearable devices to reduce livestock methane emissions and improve animal welfare through real-time monitoring. 
• Loopworm (India) harnesses insects to create sustainable proteins, biocosmetics, and recombinant biomolecules. 
• Stellapps (India) digitises the entire dairy supply chain to improve productivity, traceability, and financial inclusion for farmers. 
• Cornext (India) harnesses silage baling technology to provide year-round nutritious fodder and empower rural fodder entrepreneurs. 
• Cisgen (India) develops novel bio-therapeutic solutions against the infectious diseases of pets and livestock. 
• Krimanshi (India) pioneers sustainable livestock nutrition using smart feed additives to boost yield and cut emissions. 
• Eratani (Indonesia) provides digital solutions to help smallholder farmers increase yields and manage operations more efficiently. 
• Qarbotech (Malaysia) uses nanotechnology to accelerate photosynthesis and improve crop growth for sustainable agriculture.

Agrifood Futures 

• PerFat (Finland) creates healthier and sustainable solid fat alternatives using advanced material physics and oleogel technology. 
• PFx Biotech (Portugal) produces high-performance bioactive proteins using precision fermentation and proprietary strain technology. 
• Meet all of the breakthrough innovators at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: www.agrifoodinnovation.com/start-ups 

Breakout sessions built for driving agri-food innovation 

Beyond the main stage, the summit features curated breakout sessions focused on start-up engagement and technology discovery. 

On November 4, attend an exclusive pitching session on pet food innovation, hosted by Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures—an opportunity to explore emerging solutions in a high-growth category. 

On November 5, the Gates Foundation presents a dynamic showcase of visionary start-ups through rapid-fire pitches, offering a front-row seat to the next wave of agri-food innovation. 

Preview the breakout schedule at www.agrifoodinnovation.com/breakout-sessions 

The summit offers unparalleled opportunities to forge strategic partnerships across the entire agri-food value chain. It convenes entrepreneurs, investors, brands, producers, and growers to accelerate scalable solutions that address climate resilience and nutrition security across the Asia-Pacific region. 

Engage with emerging innovators, leading accelerators, and forward-thinking investors, while networking with over 800 senior executives and key decision-makers shaping the future of agri-food systems. 

There’s still time to be a part of the action in Singapore. Head to www.agrifoodinnovation.com/register or get in touch with Jasmine Baker to confirm your place.