Top 50 Crop Production in Sweden

The startup is developing a food production platform that utilizes precision agriculture technology and data analytics to optimize crop yields and resource management. This approach addresses inefficiencies in traditional farming methods, reducing waste and increasing food security.

NewLeaf Symbiotics utilizes pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs) to enhance crop yield, nutrient use efficiency, and pest management, specifically targeting corn rootworm with its EPA-approved TS201 bioinsecticide. By integrating PPFMs into existing crop management practices, farmers can achieve measurable increases in yield, such as an average of 8.8 bushels per acre for corn.

The startup has developed a precision fertilizer technology that allows for targeted application directly in the seeding furrow, significantly reducing the amount of fertilizer needed per hectare compared to traditional broadcast methods. This approach minimizes weed pressure and decreases reliance on herbicides, enhancing fertilizer efficiency for precision agriculture.

NitroCapt produces nitrogen fertilizers using the SUNIFIX® process, which utilizes air, water, and renewable energy to fix nitrogen without fossil fuels. This method significantly reduces carbon emissions in fertilizer production while enhancing profitability for agricultural customers.

Sproud produces a variety of plant-based milk using a proprietary blend of protein derived from yellow split peas. This approach provides a sustainable alternative to dairy milk, catering to the growing demand for plant-based options among consumers seeking healthier and environmentally friendly choices.

Nutrient develops sustainable food production processes utilizing plant-based and insect-based ingredients to minimize environmental impact. The company addresses the growing demand for climate-friendly food options by providing alternatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote biodiversity.

Improvin’ provides a platform that utilizes satellite imagery and machine learning to collect primary data from farmers, enabling agri-food companies to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity impacts. This technology addresses the lack of reliable, supplier-specific data needed for compliance with sustainability frameworks and effective emissions reduction initiatives.

Agteria Biotech uses AI-driven molecular discovery to develop solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. The company is commercializing a high-efficacy, low-cost methane inhibitor designed to reduce enteric fermentation in cattle. This feed additive integrates easily into existing feeding practices to deliver significant, cost-effective methane reduction without negatively impacting animal health.

The startup manufactures plant-based meat alternatives using sprouted and fermented Swedish organic peas, which enhance digestibility and provide a high protein and fiber content. This approach offers consumers a low-processed, additive-free food option that maintains a flavorful and juicy texture.

Millow.co utilizes mycelium fermentation combined with plant-based substrates to create nutritious, wholefood meat alternatives that are easily digestible and high in protein. This approach significantly reduces resource consumption, producing 97% fewer emissions compared to beef and 80% fewer than soy, while providing a sustainable solution to the growing demand for plant-based protein sources.

Volta Greentech develops methane-reducing feed additives, such as Lome®, which integrate into cattle feeding systems to significantly lower methane emissions from cows. This technology addresses the annual 2.5 billion tons of CO2e emitted by cattle, offering a measurable reduction of over 30% in methane emissions on farms.

Re:meat develops cultivated meat using a bioprocess that involves sourcing non-GMO muscle cells from free-range livestock and growing them in sterile bioreactors, significantly reducing land and water use while emitting 92% fewer greenhouse gases compared to conventional beef production. This technology addresses the environmental impact of traditional animal agriculture by providing a sustainable and ethical alternative for food businesses.

AirForestry utilizes electric-powered drones for aerial thinning of forests, minimizing ground disturbance and preserving surrounding vegetation. This method significantly reduces carbon emissions from traditional forestry practices while enhancing the forest's carbon sequestration capacity.

Treebula operates a digital marketplace that connects forest owners in Sweden with buyers for timber and biomass, facilitating price comparisons and sales through a user-friendly platform. The service provides forest owners with a free digital forestry plan and access to over 1,500 buyers, enabling them to maximize the value of their timber assets.

Lignin Industries transforms lignin, a by-product of the forest and agricultural industries, into Renol®, a thermoplastic biomaterial that can replace fossil-based plastics in various applications. This technology enables manufacturers to reduce fossil fuel dependency and lower CO2 emissions while utilizing existing production machinery for a seamless transition to sustainable materials.

Terra Labs provides next-generation forest intelligence by leveraging satellite imagery and AI for continuous monitoring. The platform delivers reliable, real-time data and insights to improve precision in forestry management decisions. This scalable solution offers high data accuracy and human-level reasoning for analyzing millions of hectares.

Cirkulr utilizes filamentous fungi and fermentation engineering to convert residual lignocellulosic waste from the Swedish pulp industry into Cirkulein, a high-protein mycomeal with a complete amino acid profile. This process transforms waste streams into valuable feedstock, addressing the economic inefficiencies and environmental impact associated with biomass disposal.

The startup has developed an electromagnetic electrolyzer that efficiently splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, enabling the production of methane from excess renewable energy. This technology provides industries with a safer and more environmentally friendly fuel alternative for applications in transportation, shipping, and mining.

RE:OCEAN utilizes recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) to farm salmon in a closed environment, ensuring 99.99% water reuse and eliminating the use of antibiotics and microplastics. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional fish farming while providing fresh, locally produced salmon with high omega-3 content and no harmful additives.

Nordic SeaFarms cultivates seaweed in large-scale ocean farms, utilizing full traceability from spores to finished products for applications in food, biomaterials, and animal feed. By providing a sustainable and scalable source of seaweed, the company addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives in various industries while enhancing ocean health.

Molecular Attraction develops patented bio-attractants that alter the behavior of vector organisms, such as mosquitoes and ticks, to reduce their populations without harming beneficial insects. The company addresses the global challenge of vector-borne diseases by providing environmentally friendly solutions that minimize pesticide use and target specific pest species.

Your Beet is a platform that employs a personalized meal planning algorithm to recommend healthy and climate-friendly food options tailored to individual dietary preferences. The service enhances access to nutritious eating while minimizing environmental impact, catering to a broad audience concerned with health and sustainability.

Seaqure Labs produces mycoproteins from fungi using industrial sidestreams to create sustainable aquaculture feed, significantly reducing carbon emissions, water use, and land requirements compared to traditional protein sources. Their technology enhances fish yield and nutritional profiles, addressing the unsustainable practices prevalent in the aquaculture industry.

Swedish Algae Factory cultivates diatoms to extract high-tech silica shells, known as Algica, which replace harmful chemicals in organic personal care products and enhance solar panel efficiency. This process captures significant amounts of CO2, nitrogen, and phosphorus, contributing to a sustainable and circular production model.

Norbite utilizes an insect-based biorefinery to convert 300 million tons of plastic waste into sustainable products. This process addresses the global plastic pollution crisis by transforming waste into valuable goods, reducing environmental impact and promoting circular economy practices.

Arevo develops liquid and granular amino acid fertilizers that utilize arginine as a natural nitrogen source, enhancing root growth and plant resilience without nitrogen leakage. This technology addresses the issue of nitrogen runoff in traditional farming, promoting healthier soil and more robust plants while minimizing environmental impact.

Hooked develops 100% plant-based seafood alternatives, utilizing innovative food technology to replicate the taste and texture of traditional fish products. This approach addresses the overfishing crisis and promotes a healthier marine ecosystem while providing consumers with nutritious and sustainable dining options.

reCommodity is a B2B platform that utilizes AI-driven algorithms to match agricultural buyers and suppliers, ensuring verified connections and streamlined trade processes. By simplifying procurement and expanding market access, the platform addresses inefficiencies in global agricultural trade.

Saveggy develops a 100% plant-based, edible coating that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, specifically designed to replace plastic packaging. This solution addresses the global issue of food waste, which affects 45% of produce, by maintaining freshness from harvest to consumption.

The startup operates regenerative industry infrastructure that integrates renewable electricity and utilizes medium and low-grade heat for applications such as food production, water treatment, and nutrient recycling. This approach enables energy companies to efficiently recycle waste heat while supporting sustainable practices in agriculture and resource management.

Earthbanc is a carbon and finance platform that utilizes patented satellite AI technology for accurate measurement and monitoring of carbon stored in trees and soil, ensuring transparency in carbon credit projects. The platform addresses the lack of trust in carbon markets by providing cost-efficient MRV auditing and verified carbon removal claims, enabling scalable nature-based solutions for climate action.

This startup engineers yeast strains using genome editing to produce sustainable sweeteners through fermentation. Their technology offers biotech engineering services across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and biochemistry.

Grönska utilizes fully automated hydroponic farming technology to produce a variety of vegetables and herbs locally, ensuring year-round availability without the use of pesticides. Their smart water system conserves 95% of water, addressing the challenges of resource waste and transportation in traditional agriculture.

Provides modular direct air capture systems, specifically designed for vertical farms and greenhouses, to extract CO2 from the atmosphere without the need for fossil fuels or transportation infrastructure. The compact units, such as the Aurora and Thor models, offer low operational costs, no upfront investment, and a user-friendly interface for monitoring and management, enabling sustainable agricultural practices and circular CO2 utilization.

Spowdi manufactures a solar-powered drip irrigation system that enables small-hold farmers to optimize water usage by delivering water directly to plants, resulting in up to 80% water savings. This technology increases crop yields while reducing operating costs, helping farmers transition away from fossil fuel dependency.

Ecohelix utilizes a patented technology to extract hemicellulose and lignin from wood industry byproducts, converting them into high-performance WOODMER® biopolymers. This process provides sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials in packaging, construction, and other applications, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Big Akwa develops land-based aquaculture systems that utilize industrial symbiosis for efficient food production. The company integrates waste heat from co-located process industries to warm fish farm water, accelerating growth while reducing energy consumption. This circular approach ensures locally produced, sustainable fish farming with minimal environmental impact through closed-loop nutrient management.

The startup develops stereo vision technology for precise volume measurement in the forestry and logistics sectors. This technology enables accurate scanning and assessment of goods, improving measurement accuracy and financial returns for clients.

This startup produces seitan-based protein products that serve as sustainable, plant-based alternatives to traditional meat. By utilizing wheat gluten, the company offers a versatile ingredient that mimics the taste and texture of animal proteins, catering to the growing demand for vegan food options.

The startup has developed a high-pressure biomass gasification technology that converts biomass into electrical power using a gas turbine process combined with steam injection, significantly enhancing energy efficiency. This technology enables businesses and individuals to reduce lifecycle costs and dependence on coal-based energy sources while accelerating biomass energy production.

C-podz produces live Acartia tonsa copepods, which provide a nutritionally optimal feed with high levels of essential fatty acids and protein for marine larvae in aquaculture. This solution enhances survival rates and growth efficiency, addressing the industry's need for high-quality live feed while promoting sustainable practices.

This company develops technology to create eco-friendly, plant-based alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. Their solutions utilize materials like cellulose, agricultural waste, and wood fibers to produce sustainable products. They offer a cost-effective and scalable replacement for plastic with superior functionality for both home and business use.

This startup produces plant-based dairy alternatives, including oatmeal drinks with 40% more oats than standard oat beverages, which provide significant beta-glucan fiber to help lower blood cholesterol levels. Their offerings cater to consumers seeking healthier, dairy-free options without compromising on taste.

Skira is a digital marketplace that connects farmers and mills in Sweden, facilitating the buying and selling of grain through an auction system supported by dedicated grain brokers. The platform enhances market transparency and efficiency, allowing users to track market prices and optimize transactions while ensuring secure payment and logistics management.

Agrodit provides wireless soil sensors that deliver real-time data on soil moisture, temperature, and salinity, enabling agronomists to monitor and manage crop conditions effectively. The technology addresses inefficiencies in resource management by offering precise, hour-by-hour insights that facilitate data-driven irrigation and fertilization decisions.

Dapibuset produces a sustainable alternative to soybean meal directly at the farm using precision fermentation technology, which minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional soy production. This approach provides farmers with a locally available, cost-effective protein source that maintains growth performance without the agro-chemical residues and deforestation linked to conventional feed-stuffs.

Hyggligt provides a sustainable, methodical approach to forestry by offering economically optimized, clear-cut-free harvesting plans and timber sales for private forest owners. Their software assists forest managers with tree selection and analysis, facilitating efficient harvesting operations while promoting ecological balance.

The startup develops seafood production technology that utilizes fish sidestreams, including heads, fins, and frames, to produce high-quality oils and food-grade protein isolates. This approach enhances production efficiency by maximizing the use of whole fish, reducing waste in the seafood industry.

Hencol provides an autonomous livestock weighing station that enables animals to self-weigh in a stress-free environment, significantly reducing manual labor for farmers. The platform captures real-time growth and health data, utilizing big data and AI algorithms to offer optimized decision support through its Livestock Planner management system.

The startup develops sustainable fats and oils using a patented process that synthesizes saturated triglycerides from electricity, carbon dioxide, and water, mimicking the molecular structure of dairy, palm oil, and coconut oil. This technology provides a solution to the reliance on unsustainable fat sources, eliminating the need for arable land and deforestation in food production.