[Targeting technology startups at Jeonseongseong] 211. Agri-food accelerator, evolving agri-food startups

Evolution of various agri-food business models is taking place through the Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency’s agri-food accelerator incubation project. Various evolutions are taking place not only through food-bio combination, but also through technological innovation linked to genetic engineering and robotics techniques.

Badit is a startup specializing in bio-signal analysis and provides ‘Farmer’s Hands’ solutions for early detection of calf diseases and precision farming. As the number of medium- and large-scale farms has increased, the amount of breeding per farm has also increased, but the mortality rate of calves, which cost 3 to 5 million won, exceeds 10%. The reason is that individual monitoring is not possible. Using the Farmer’s Hands solution, early detection of diseases as well as individual growth management are possible. Farmer’s Hands can detect state changes half an order of magnitude faster than visual observation. “We have secured more than 240,000 hours of calf growth data in various environments, and the accuracy of key behaviors is over 90%.”

“AG Robotics develops artificial intelligence (AI)-based agricultural robots for the majority of small-scale farms in Korea. AG Robotics agricultural robots apply a track drive system suitable for the orchard environment. Modules can be replaced depending on the task, so they can be used to spray pesticides, It has the advantage of being able to transport compost and harvested products. By using this robot, you can expect to improve work efficiency and productivity, improve the working environment for workers, secure the marketability of crops, and minimize injuries. In addition, robot management is convenient. Close so you can do it

IoT (Internet of Things)

: A computer network that shares information created by multiple things

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“We provide an integrated monitoring system based on the Internet of Things (IoT).”

Jenner Life Science is a genetic research company that developed ‘Pinners Lab’, a pet pathogen gene amplification test kit that can easily and quickly predict more than 30 types of pet diseases. Peter’s Lab is a program that predicts diseases using quantitative data obtained through real-time PCR on disease-causing pathogens in companion animals. Consumers simply use a cotton swab to collect a sample from a dog or cat’s gums and send it to the laboratory, which will then notify them of the test results and the initial solution within 48 hours through the app.

Nanu is a company that develops eco-friendly pulp molds to replace disposable plastic. Nano’s eco-friendly pulp mold containers are suitable for use as food containers as they have superior insulation and strength compared to paper. In addition, 100% sealing is possible using heat-fusion sealing technology using eco-friendly coating liquid, making it suitable for food distribution. In addition, it is impermeable to water and oil, so it can be used in water bottles and cosmetic containers. It is made of natural materials and has the advantage of being 100% biodegradable and recyclable after being separated into paper.

Trendmaker is known as Bulletproof Coffee, but its main focus is various diet and inner beauty categories. It has a variety of product lines with its main target being women in their 30s. Finder Food, its own mall, accounts for 60% of total sales through product-specific influencer indirect advertising (PPL). Currently, there are 10 Finder Food brand products. Critical Chocolate/Oat Protein Meal is a convenient meal replacement meal that features high protein, high dietary fiber, and multivitamin nutrients contained in a disposable pouch.

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cultural technology

: Technology to develop cultural and artistic industries such as broadcasting, movies, records, animation, games, and music into cutting-edge industries based on digital media.

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The diversity of agri-food startups in various categories such as CT convergence type and bio convergence type is expected to expand further this year. “I hope this will be a year in which agricultural and food startups, which are evaluated as having low barriers to entry, gain a solid competitive advantage through diversity.”

source : https://www.etnews.com/20220408000098