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You are invited to BIW20 Innovation Celebration

Baltimore Innovation Week 2020 is a one-day virtual Innovation Celebration featuring multiple sessions that are focused on showcasing local companies and good news stories that have emerged during these continuously changing and trying times. Save your seat at spotlight discussions with industry experts, workshops from top companies, and networking with local businesses. You’ll have an insider […]

F3 Tech Supports Research for COVID-19 Preventative Solution

A private AgTech company, supported by F3 Tech, is developing a preventative & therapeutic solution to inhibit the binding & growth of SARS-COV-2 in human cells. F3 Tech, a leading commercialization program for early-stage companies, today announced that it has been providing resources and advisory services to a private Maryland company that has been developing […]

Aeration in fish farming | Bronkhorst

In fish farming, aeration is literally of vital importance. For aeration processes mass flow controllers can play an important role. Fish consumption is rising. With the increase of the world population and the need for nutritious food, health-conscious consumers are looking for alternatives to “a nice slice of meat”. And they end up eating more […]

F3 TECH SUPPORTS RESEARCH FOR COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE SOLUTION

A private AgTech company, supported by F3 Tech, is developing a preventative & therapeutic solution to inhibit the binding & growth of SARS-COV-2 in human cells. @F3TechMD #agtech #agritech #agribusiness #f3tech Source: F3 TECH SUPPORTS RESEARCH FOR COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE SOLUTION

Covid-19 is accelerating inevitable food trends but which changes will stick?

The news cycle for the entire Covid-19 pandemic crisis has been awash with crises in the food industry. First up, stockpiling left consumers without fresh vegetables (as well as toilet paper!) as grocery stores struggled to keep up with unprecedented and panicked consumer demand. (This spelled good news for online grocers that were able to […]

A New Era of Farming: How DEP’s New Drone Technology Will Improve Agricultural Productivity

Detroit Engineered Products (DEP) designs new drone technology that can assist farmers in mitigating some of the toughest agricultural challenges and help secure farm productivity through a comprehensive technological ecosystem. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have undoubtedly revolutionized the agricultural industry with their increased applications in recent years. But while significant strides have been made, there […]

These tech start-ups are changing what it means to farm

Mini-farms in underground parking lots In an abandoned car park in downtown Beijing, trays and trays of planting beds are stacked on top of each other. This is a mini-farm, right in the heart of the city, and it supplies nearby hotels with lettuce, celery, herbs, kale and other green vegetables. “It’s no longer impossible […]

Agtech startup iFarm bags $4M to help vertical farms grow more tasty stuff

Vertical farming technology provider iFarm has bagged a $4 million seed round, led by Gagarin Capital, an earlier investor in the startup. Other investors in the round include Matrix Capital, Impulse VC, IMI.VC and several business angels. The Finnish startup is focused on providing software that enables others to carry out vertical farming — targeting […]

Q&A: RANVEER CHANDRA, MICROSOFT

A few years ago a study looked at a number of sectors and where they were in digital transformation. “It was clear agriculture was lagging,” says Ranveer Chandra, chief scientist, Microsoft Azure Global. “One of the biggest reasons it has been lagging is because it doesn’t have the right data to drive the transformation.” With […]

Agtech Startup iFarm Raises $4M for Automated Indoor Farming

iFarm, a startup that provides innovative solutions for growing fresh greens, berries and vegetables, raised $4M in funding. The round was led by Gagarin Capital, that previously invested in the project. Other investors include Matrix Capital, Impulse VC, IMI.VC and several business angels. @F3TechMD #agtech #agritech #agribusiness #f3tech Source: Agtech Startup iFarm Raises $4M for […]