PlantBit (Seed)
Funding Details
Awarder
SemiNews
Date Award
December 20, 2024
Vertical
Agritech
Funding Amount
$200,000
Company Info
Founding Year
2024
Organizations Involved
National Research Council (CNR)
Market
Sustainable Agriculture
Location
Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Coinvestors
Terra Next
Company Description

PlantBit is an agritech start-up and spin-off of the National Research Council (CNR) that has developed Bioristor, a biosensor technology that monitors the health of plants in real time, providing precise data on their needs such as water, nutrients, and phytosanitary treatments. The technology is protected by an international patent and aims to optimize water use and reduce waste in agriculture, addressing global challenges related to food security.

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