Selected from a highly competitive field of international applicants across 54 countries, the qualifying teams bring forward innovations to reduce and improve water usage in agriculture while sustaining or boosting crop yields — a critical priority in water-scarce regions. Representing 13 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, this diverse cohort spans startups, established enterprises, and research institutions – each bringing a novel approach.
Qualifying Teams.
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CRETA GROUP
Geothermal Cooling that Reduces Cooling-related Water Use
Al Nakhli
Al Nakhli’s team used new innovative subsurface irrigation system that not only delivers water at the roots instead of the surface but also saved massive amounts of water while boosting yields and plant health.
Raincatcher Technologies
Reducing Water Scarcity Through Root-Zone Moisture Retention
Climate Smart Irrigator (FEED 2050)
Offers farmers portable smart irrigation units that save water, cut chemical use, and boost yields, all managed via simple mobile or WhatsApp tools.
M4Life
Biological Crop Support That Helps Plants Use Water More Efficiently
Doktar Technologies
Gives farmers smart irrigation guidance using sensors, satellites, and AI, helping them save water, cut costs, and grow healthier crops in arid UAE conditions.
Krilltech
A Plant-First Approach with Nanotech to Agricultural Water Productivity
EF Polymer
Biodegradable Soil Polymers that Help Keep Water in the Root Zone
Agri-Vit
Improving Crop Performance with Biostimulants Under Water Scarce Conditions
EM@RSERC
Uses smart cooling and water recycling in greenhouses to save water and keep plants at the perfect temperature.
Farmio
Farmio builds modular smart greenhouses that stay cool with minimal water, combining passive design, smart sensors, and sustainable cocopeat to boost yields in desert farming.
GEARigation
MIT GEARigation combines solar-powered smart irrigation control with low-pressure drip emitters, giving farmers consistent irrigation that saves water and energy without costly batteries.
HYDROLEAP
Treats brackish groundwater with electrochemical technology that removes harmful salts keeping nutrients, giving crop-friendly water without chemicals or brine waste
Masar
Masar builds centralized farm utilities that turn desalination waste brine into cooling water, slashing costs and making UAE farming more sustainable and profitable.
RESILIA techX
Reimagines greenhouses as self-cooling, solar-powered ecosystems that use zero water for cooling, cut irrigation needs, and deliver higher yields with healthier soils.
RESRC-TII
UAE-developed nanotech soil additive that retains water and nutrients in desert soils longer, helping crops thrive with less irrigation and fewer fertilizers.
SBS Solutions
Transforms food waste into soil treatments that trap moisture, kill pathogens, and enrich fertility—cutting irrigation needs and boosting resilient crop growth in UAE soils.
TAMKEEN
Helps farmers irrigate smarter with daily satellite insights instead of sensors, cutting up to 40% of water use while protecting yields in desert farming.
Treetoscope
Treetoscope combines IoT and AI to let farmers irrigate exactly to plant needs— saving water and increasing yields.
Vivent Biosignals
Vivent listens to plants’ own signals to tell farmers exactly when to irrigate, saving water, preventing salinity buildup, and improving yields.
Vivent Biosignals SA
Vivent listens directly to plants’ bio-electrical signals to guide greenhouse irrigation, saving water and energy while improving crop growth and resilience.
WaHa
WaHa’s system harvests water from air while cooling greenhouses, cutting energy and water costs and making farms more self-sufficient in arid climates.