GROW startups Mayani, Rubilabs & S4S show 3 different ways for tech to uplift smallholder farmers
July 16, 2021
The trio are using tech to help the world’s poorest farmers improve their yields and increase their incomes.
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The answer to cell-cultured meat’s biggest conundrum? Fruit flies, says Future Fields
July 15, 2021
As is the case with a lot of great Canadian ideas, the founders of Future Fields came up with theirs while waiting in line at Tim Hortons.
Introducing GROW2Asia: A fast-track for Australian agrifood innovators to scale into Asia remotely
July 13, 2021
It’s a unique accelerator program offered by GROW in partnership with Food Futures Company and Austrade, Australia’s trade and investment agency.
Meet the plant-based pioneers in GROW’s latest Impact cohort: ANINA, Green Rebel & Rainfed
June 24, 2021
In this roundtable article, AFN hears from team members at three GROW startups which are playing their part in the plant-based protein revolution.
GROW Impact Accelerator launches second cohort to advance new frontiers in food & agriculture
May 6, 2021
The GROW Impact Accelerator’s new cohort has been picked from over 270 applicants hailing from 58 countries. Seven out of the 10 teams have female founders.
50 years young: Japfa’s CEO on how the agrifood giant is putting trust in tech for its golden anniversary
February 4, 2021
Japfa aims for “viable solutions that improve the production of quality proteins and, ultimately, the nutrition of millions of people,” says Tan Yong Nang.
GROW Impact Accelerator invites applications from startups fostering food sustainability
January 19, 2021
Supported by AgFunder and Enterprise Singapore, GROW is advancing innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the agrifood ecosystem.
Biological innovation is key to the economic & environmental sustainability of CEA
January 6, 2021
New research from biotech startup BYAS suggests that a microalgae extract could improve the commercial viability of indoor & vertical farms.
3 Singapore Food Bowl startups strengthening the supply chain after Covid-19
October 5, 2020
AFN meets 3 startups bringing more efficiency and sustainability to the agrifood supply chain, with blockchain, coconut husks, and cold storage in the mix.
Meet Singapore Food Bowl’s foodtech innovators – SingCell & Smoocht
September 21, 2020
AFN speaks to the innovative foodtech startups taking part in the sustainability-focused program run by AgFunder-backed impact fund and accelerator GROW.
Tune in to NURTURE, our upcoming series of talks on the future of Asia’s agrifood system
August 27, 2020
Starting next week, NURTURE by GROW will feature talks from Asia-Pacific thought leaders on tech’s role in creating a more secure and sustainable food system.
Meet the 12 startups joining Singapore Food Bowl, GROW’s local food resilience accelerator
July 13, 2020
GROW’s first Singapore Food Bowl cohort specializes in areas including urban farming, ‘clean meat’ production, and food waste valorization.
Want to build Asia’s new agrifood ecosystem? Apply to Singapore Food Bowl now!
June 4, 2020
Singapore Food Bowl is the new online program from GROW, the Asia-Pacific agrifoodtech accelerator by AgFunder. Applications close in 4 days – so hurry!
GROW launches Singapore Food Bowl to build a resilient, decentralized agrifood system
May 16, 2020
This first-of-its-kind accelerator program brings industry and startups together to build more resilient local agrifood ecosystems in the wake of Covid-19.
Food quality startup Intello Labs closes $5.9m Series A round from AgFunder’s GROW, others
May 13, 2020
The Indian startup offers a suite of software and hardware tools for assessing the quality of fresh produce. It will use the funding to expand in Asia and the US.
GROW partners Singapore’s Startup SG Founder program and launches Asia pre-accelerator
May 4, 2020
GROW becomes an accredited mentor partner for the Singapore government program, while launching its ‘Pre Accelerator’ for “very early stage” startups.
AgFunder, GROW, and UN Development Programme team up to align tech with impact in agrifood
March 26, 2020
Agrifood tech accelerator GROW and VC firm AgFunder will work with the UNDP’s Global Centre to select successful entries for its Cultiv@te innovation challenge.
AFN Introduces…SinGrow. And it’s set to disrupt Singapore’s strawberry market
September 27, 2019
This week, we speak to another startup selected by the GROW accelerator, SinGrow. It aims to solve the issue of the lack of a good strawberry in Singapore.
GROW accelerator debuts its 9 startups
September 17, 2019
Narrowed down from over 160 applicants, the GROW accelerator showcased its nine talents to a turnout with big names like Temasek, ESG and Mondelez.
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