Grainsense has developed a hand-held device that utilizes Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for precise measurement of protein, moisture, oil, and carbohydrate contents in grains and oilseeds. This technology enables farmers and grain traders to obtain instant quality assessments on-site, facilitating informed decision-making during harvest and processing.
Funding
$7.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Farmers and grain traders lack readily available tools for rapid, on-site assessment of grain quality, leading to suboptimal decision-making during harvest, storage, and processing. Traditional laboratory analysis is time-consuming and costly, hindering real-time quality control and efficient grain segregation.
Solution
GrainSense offers a suite of portable Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy analyzers that enable instant measurement of key constituents in grains and oilseeds, including protein, moisture, oil, and carbohydrates. These handheld and integrated solutions provide actionable insights at the point of need, empowering users to optimize grain handling and maximize value. Data from the analyzers are seamlessly integrated with a cloud service, providing a comprehensive platform for data storage, analysis, and informed decision-making.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes livestock and grain farmers, grain traders, handlers, processors, and agriculture machinery manufacturers.
Features
- Handheld GS Go analyzer for on-site grain quality assessment with flexible sample size
- GS Combine analyzer for real-time monitoring during harvest
- GS Silo analyzer for quality control during storage
- GS Lab analyzer for comprehensive laboratory analysis
- Cloud-based platform for data storage, visualization, and analysis accessible via mobile and desktop applications
- NIR sensor solutions for integration into agricultural machinery and equipment