Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and from them, the top 20 compete on the big stage for the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups blew us away, too, in their respective categories and in their own pitch competition.
Here is the full list of the agtech and food tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition.
What it does: Äio has developed a method to produce edible fat from agricultural waste.
Why it’s noteworthy: Äio has developed a strain of yeast that turns abundant agricultural waste like sawdust into a fat suitable for food and cosmetics.
What it does: Aquawise provides AI-powered water-quality monitoring for shrimp and fish farms using satellite imagery.
Why it’s noteworthy: The startup eliminates the need for expensive sensors while offering real-time insights and predictive analytics.
What it does: Clave offers AI agents that help fast-food restaurant franchises better interact with their data.
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Why it’s noteworthy: Clave analyzes historical and real-time store data to help franchise restaurants quickly develop promotions that increase sales.
What it does: CredoSense offers an AI-powered portable plant diagnostic system that measures crop health.
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