Finalist Teams
10 finalist teams have been selected from the 42 incredible shortlisted start-ups!
Hailing from seven countries, finalists' technologies spanning climate-resilient farming, food waste reduction, and crop health.
In the lead-up to the finale, finalists will take part in partner-led workshops and tailored mentorship sessions designed to connect them with key implementation, investment, and market-entry partners in the UAE and the Global South, ensuring their solutions are positioned for maximum impact and scalability.
Finalists
| Name | Description | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Akorn Technology | Akorn Technology, based in Berkeley, California, is tackling food waste with its 100% natural edible coatings. By keeping fruits and vegetables harvest-fresh, tastier, and longer-lasting, Akorn empowers growers and retailers to cut supply chain losses in half while boosting nutrition for consumers. With patented innovations rooted in deep agri-food expertise, they’re redefining how fresh produce reaches tables worldwide | USA |
| Ecorich Solutions |
Ecorich Solutions is transforming smallholder farming with its AI-powered WasteBot. In just 24 hours, this smart recycling bin converts household waste into high-yield organic fertilizer, tackling waste pollution while boosting food security. By turning harmful waste into affordable farm inputs, Ecorich is redefining sustainable agriculture across the continent |
Kenya |
| Flybox | Flybox, with projects live in the UK, Europe, Africa and more, is pioneering modular insect farms that upcycle organic waste into high-value protein and fertilizer. By transforming waste into essential food supply, Flybox empowers businesses worldwide to adopt insect-farming technology that’s scalable, sustainable, and game-changing for global food security | UK |
| Homeport | Homeport Water Solutions, based in Dubai, is revolutionising agriculture with its innovative nanobubble technology. By infusing irrigation water with oxygen-rich nanobubbles, they’re not just saving water, they’re transforming soil health and supercharging crop and livestock yields. It’s a game-changer for sustainable farming, making every drop count and every harvest flourish | UAE |
| HungreeApp | HungreeApp is a digital platform tackling the global food waste crisis by connecting excess safe-to-eat meals with those in need. From schools and restaurants to events and hotels, the app enables real-time redistribution that reduces landfill waste, lowers CO₂ emissions, and feeds communities efficiently. By turning food donation into a simple, trackable process, HungreeApp empowers individuals, businesses, and governments to make every meal count | USA |
| HyveGeo | HyveGeo cultivates microalgae in deserts to tackle climate change and boost food security. By harnessing sunlight, arid land, and wastewater, they transform barren landscapes into fertile ecosystems while capturing gigaton-scale CO₂. Their circular, nature-powered approach delivers sustainable feedstock, regenerates degraded soils, and creates local jobs, proving deserts can be part of the climate solution | UAE |
| Jabu | Jabu, based in France, is transforming collective catering with artificial intelligence. By predicting attendance and meal uptake up to eight weeks in advance, Jabu helps schools, companies, and communities cut food waste by up to 50%. Their intuitive AI solutions make meal planning smarter, reducing overproduction while creating a more sustainable and efficient future for food services. | France |
| P-Vita | P-Vita harnesses AI and IoT to turn agricultural waste into high-value natural extracts for the food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. By transforming materials like palm waste into cost-effective alternatives to synthetic ingredients, P-Vita strengthens food security while driving environmental sustainability | Egypt |
| Seadling | Seadling, founded in 2018 in Borneo, is a pioneering seaweed biotech company unlocking the vast potential of seaweed through innovation and technology. By producing high-quality seaweed-based ingredients and scaling sustainable farming in partnership with local communities, Seadling is shaping a future where seaweed drives nutrition, industry, and environmental resilience | Malaysia |
| Permia Sensing |
Permia is revolutionizing palm plantation farming with AI, bio-acoustic sensors, and drone imaging to deliver unmatched precision in monitoring tree health. By detecting stress factors like pests early, their technology empowers farmers to boost yields, cut waste, and strengthen sustainability. With a mission to enhance food security and reduce deforestation, Permia is transforming agriculture into a smarter, more resilient system |
UK |
