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Brazilian Startup Creates Technology That Saves Water in Agriculture and Competes for US$ 1 Million Prize in the United Arab Emirates.
Brazilian Innovation Reaches Final of Global Challenge on Water Use
A Brazilian startup is among the finalists of one of the largest international innovation challenges focused on agriculture.
Krilltech, from Brasília, was selected to present its technology at the Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture, organized by the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, in the United Arab Emirates, from September 15 to 20, bringing the name of Brazilian agriculture to the international stage.
The company is competing with a solution capable of optimizing water use in crops, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving the nutritional value of produce. This innovation has the potential to transform sustainable agriculture, as it combines water efficiency with higher profitability for producers.
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The grand prize is US$ 1 million, along with the chance to develop a pilot project in regions affected by water scarcity, reinforcing the strategic role of agriculture in the face of climate change.
Technology That Combines Efficiency and Sustainability
The product presented by the startup is called Arbolin Biogenesis. It works as a natural biofertilizer and, at the same time, as a water saver. The formula is based on arbolin, a compound found in nature but difficult to synthesize.
In practice, the use of this nanotechnology allows farmers to maintain the same planted area and harvest more, without compromising the production cycle.
“We can plant the same amount, in the same timeframe, but achieve more productivity in the harvest and better nutritional quality in the crops,” says Krilltech on its official website.
This combination of benefits reinforces the importance of the venture for a sector that needs to balance food production with conscious water use.
Support for Brazilian Agriculture Abroad
Krilltech is part of the HUB CNA, a program from the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) aimed at accelerating agriculture startups. The support was essential for the company to reach the international market, also benefiting from the help of the CNA office in Dubai.
According to Danielle Leonel, Innovation Coordinator at HUB CNA, international recognition shows the impact of the technology:
“The startup went through this process and demonstrated real results. When we can prove the effectiveness of these technologies, we not only give them visibility but also connect them to international opportunities.”
Global Competition and Next Steps
The contest received 846 entries for technological solutions related to efficient water use in agriculture, from 13 countries. From this total, only 21 proposals were selected for the final stage in Dubai, including the solution from Krilltech.
The final decision will take place on October 15, when the organizers will determine which projects will proceed to the field testing phase, lasting one year in the Middle East. The grand winner will receive funding of US$ 1 million, an amount that can transform the scalability of Brazilian innovation.
Why This Technology Is Strategic for the Future of Agriculture
Agriculture faces the growing challenge of producing more with fewer natural resources. In times of climate change and prolonged droughts, therefore, smart water use has become a matter of survival for the sector.
In this context, moreover, Krilltech’s venture stands out as an example of how technology can transform agriculture into a more sustainable and profitable activity.
If it wins the prize, thus, the startup will not only strengthen its international presence but also position Brazil prominently in the global innovation landscape for agriculture.
Isso é uma ótima notícia, para todo o país.