Innovations driving agricultural digitalisation, sustainability and climate goals
Over 900 European growth companies were reviewed for the programme during the spring. Approximately 20 most suitable companies were interviewed together with the partners, of which seven now join the programme.
Technological innovations include e.g. AI-controlled batteries, chemical-free weed and pest control using lasers and microvawes, tools to simplify critical emissions measurement and reporting, and quantum computing that helps simulating complex natural phenomena.
The companies selected under the 2025 BioBoosters programme are:
- Batemo, Germany: High-precision simulation software for lithium-ion batteries
- Delta Cygni Labs, Finland: optimised industrial connection and connectivity
- Escarda Technologies, Gemany: Laser-based weeding robot
- Improvin, Sweden: Operating system that measures, reports and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural value chain
- Mavarick, Ireland: Platform that automates the full lifecycle of Scope 3 emissions reporting
- Quanscient, Finland: Multiphysics simulation platform using quantum computing algorithms to model complex scenarios
- WinterLeap, Norway: The world’s first solution for removing pests and weeds during winter
The programme partners are impressed by the solutions offered by the participating companies.
"I'm really happy with the outcome. There are great innovations, and they are well prepared to further develop their solution. I'm looking forward to continue discussions with these companies. It looks really promising so far", comments Tommi Terävä, head of business development at Valtra, about his mood at the end of the day.
BioBoosters programme boosts development and cooperation in bioeconomy and agritech
In addition to seeking collaboration between companies, the programme offers an opportunity to test solutions in a real product development and testing environment at the Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi. A partnership with Lantmännen expands the testing network to several other Nordic pilot farms.
The participating companies also receive coaching and support for business growth, which is accelerated by opening smart agriculture and industrial network connections to fellow entrepreneurs, investors, research organisations, pilot customers and end users — particularly across the Nordic region.
The three-month programme is led by the BioBoosters by Jamk business accelerator in collaboration with Innovestor. It is part of the Finnish Future Farm project, which aims to create an international collaboration network and accelerator ecosystem for smart agriculture and bioeconomy, and to promote digital innovation and competitiveness in agriculture.
