Ag Technix Pty Ltd
AgTechnix Pty Ltd has commercialised R&D with a new and highly innovative technology known as IntelliSeed^TM. The technology is a paradigm shift in agricultural surety that has the ability to increase agricultural production in all global markets. Production increases are achieved with its highly versatile technology for authenticating and identifying agricultural assets including seeds for sowing, packaging, agricultural inputs and labelling. With combined exposure and technical skills it is anticipated that within 2 - 4 years IntelliSeed^TM will develop into a world leading product supporting security of global food production.

Aquation Pty Ltd
Aquation Pty Ltd designs, manufactures and sells innovative monitoring solutions for horticulturists, aquaculturists and environmental managers. Our plant-health monitoring tools provide continuous chlorophyll fluorescence data for applications in growth rate optimization, stress determination, and simple cell counting. We have sold to Universities and Government research organisations both domestically and overseas. Aquation intends to engage with distributors to increase sales volume. Aquation has more water quality and plant science products to develop and sell pending the availability of R&D funding. Aquations approach is to work closely with customers to identify and solve problems, and to provide service of a high standard.

Biogas & Electric
Biogas & Electric, LLC founded by Seth Burns and Mike Matelich received seed funding from Waste Management, Inc., and an SBIR grant to develop NOxRx, a patent pending, low cost, and effective solution to NOx emissions from biogas engine exhaust. NOxRx is capable of bringing existing and proposed biogas projects into compliance with strict air quality regulations. In addition to a lower installation cost, NOxRx will also have lower operating costs than other solutions that incur continual catalyst or reactive agent purchases, representing a significant operating cost savings over competing NOx reduction solutions.

C5-6 Technologies
C5-6 Technologies mission is to provide commercial solutions for the conversion of agricultural and forestry feedstocks into high value chemicals, food products and fuels. The company was founded in 2006 with a technology focus in understanding the biodegradation of complex plant polysaccharides through the application of cutting edge microbiology and molecular biology techniques. C5-6 Technologies is developing disruptive technologies, such as CornBuster^TM products, that leapfrog existing approaches in the marketplace through the use of novel, high specific activity enzymes and low-cost enzyme production capabilities for converting lignocelluloses and hemicelluloses into readily useable five and six carbon sugars.

Earth Analytics Group
Earth Analytics Group (EAG) works with growers & ranchers, food processors and retailers to monitor, verify and report the effects of climate on agricultural productivity. EAG enables producers to improve yields, conserve resources and monitor the ecological impact of growing safe and healthy food. EAG’s grower analytics platform enables decision makers to predict in-season crop yields based upon an analysis of crop canopy from satellite imagery and ground base measurements to: grow more for less, know land capacity and crop potential, manage supply risk and monitor, verify and report the ecological impacts of crop production.

GrassRoots Biotechnology
GrassRoots Biotechnology is an agricultural biotechnology company employing a systems biology approach to develop enhanced agricultural and biofuel crops. GrassRoots was was spunout of Duke University in 2007 to commercialize leading-edge technologies developed by Dr. Philip Benfey. In 2009, GrassRoots entered into a strategic alliance with Monsanto to produce gene promoters and trait genes for agricultural crops. In addition to its gene expression and gene discovery programs, GrassRoots is conducting research to optimize the structure and function of plant root systems. Plant roots, the primary source for nutrient and water acquisition, represent a valuable target for crop improvement.

GrowSafe Systems Ltd.
GrowSafe’s team of multi-disciplinary engineers and scientists develop intelligent systems that automatically measure biometric and environmental inputs in livestock production environments, continuously monitoring individual animal health and performance status. Predictive ‘thinking’ algorithms identify sick and market ready animals triggering mechanisms that visually identify and treat without human intervention. GrowSafe’s patented technology offers a scientifically proven, unprecedented ability in real-time to enhance animal well-being and product safety; reduce labor, maximize profits, mitigate risks; and minimize environmental impact through feed efficient strategies which reduce manure and methane. GrowSafe is defining the standards by which livestock are measured, managed and treated.

GS Biotech S/B
GS Biotech S/B is a Malaysian start-up specializing in aquaculture immunostimulants. Its lead product, 'Beta-Defense' has undergone 6 successful field trials for shrimp culture and 4 for fish culture as well as numerous laboratory trials. When added to feed as a liquid 'top-dressing', it's properties include vast improvements in survivability during virus outbreaks, better Food Conversion and faster growth. Market testing is currently on-going in the Philippines and INVE B.V., an aquaculture healthcare multinational has signed an MOU for distribution in key Asian nations. We are looking for strategic partners and investors to develop a dry powder formulation for feedmillers.

Newtricious BV
Newtricious BV is a young Dutch life sciences company that aims to contribute a better and healthier life of people via developing nutraceuticals in collaboration with leading universities and innovative companies.

With a promising pipeline and solid IP in areas such as eye health, cardiovascular health and metabolic health, Newtricious is obtaining a strong position in several important health and lifestyle domains.

We work towards securing regulatory health claims in almost all of our developments. Newtricious’ R&D efforts, which include bioinformatics, in-vitro research, clinical development and product development, are conducted according to contemporary science and worldwide regulatory requirements.

NSure BV
NSure exploits an innovative technology for determining the quality of fresh plant products. The method is based on genomics technology and applicable in production, trade, and processing. It provides accurate decision support based on intrinsic biological processes. It has large advantages over standard testing methods, and in many cases offers quality information that is impossible to obtain in any other way.

In 2010 NSure sold assays in 15 countries. NSure is being recognized as an important new stakeholder in the industry. In 2010 this resulted in winning the Food Valley Award, and in a nomination for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award.

Orchid Life Sdn Bhd
ORCHID LIFE SDN BHD is an Agbiotech company expanding in two complementary directions. On the horticulture and floriculture side, we are developing new strains, increasing production, and developing business opportunities in the local and international market. At the same time, we are pursuing and promoting ourselves as a strategic partner with the private and public agencies in Malaysia and foreign regions. The arrangement is done where we are providing the technology in agriculture and producing business & market models that are unique to the partner's requirements. Among the areas covered in the models is the setting up of agricultural laboratory and production center including training & consultancy related to the science and production of high value crops.

Phycal, Inc.
Phycal was formed in 2006 to combine outstanding talents in algal biology, engineering and systems integration to produce cost competitive algae-based liquid fuels. Phycal's technical team is developing an integrated production system for growing algae and extracting energy products, primarily algal oil for conversion into renewable “green” jet fuel, diesel, biodiesel, and fuel oil blends. Phycal's strategic approach combines innovative technology and system engineering with a business focus on producing oil at a market competitive price. Phycal conducts research and development in Cleveland, OH and St. Louis, MO. Phycal will begin constructing a pilot facility in Hawaii in 2011.

Sensor Development Corporation
Sensor Development Corporation utilizes our breakthrough nanoparticle technologies in mold gas detection units to produce real-time exceptionally sensitive and selective mold detecting sensors. Sensor Development Corporations lead product is for detecting the mold Aspergillus flavus which produces the toxin aflatoxin in a variety of crops. It is contemplated that its second product will be designed for detecting aflatoxin and insects such as the lesser grain borer in agricultural applications and its third product will be a portable detector and one for detecting the Fusarium molds associated with the production of the mycotoxin DON (Vomitoxin).

Solum
Solum was founded in 2009 by a team of Stanford graduates to provide faster, better, and higher density soil nutrient information: a key component to precision agriculture that allows farmers to increase yields while being the best stewards to their land. Solum's first technology is a real-time nitrate measurement tool that allows agronomists to determine soil nitrate levels in the field with laboratory quality accuracy, and we are extending this technology to provide better agronomic measurements of a host of key soil properties. These new technologies allow growers to obtain unprecedentedly high-resolution soil nutrient information to inform their management decisions.

Veris Technologies, Inc.
Veris Technologies is the world leader in on-the-go soil sensing, with innovative equipment for mapping soil pH, texture, salinity, and organic matter. Precision agriculture has been defined as applying the correct product in the correct amount in the correct place at the correct time. In order to achieve these objectives, a correct soil map is a critical component. On-the-go sensing technology from Veris is generating precision soil maps on millions of acres worldwide. For more information, see www.veristech.com.

Vestaron Corporation
Vestaron is a privately held company working in the $15.4 billion insecticide market. Vestaron is developing a new generation of insecticides based on the natural peptides spiders use to kill insects. We have discovered three novel modes of action in a market that has seen only two novel modes of action in the last forty years. These innovative, naturally occurring, peptide insecticides are prototypical examples of "CleanTech" – knowledge-based products developed to reduce environmental impacts. With their lack of mammalian toxicity, they are ideally suited for the environmentally conscious 21st century.