Data, mechanics, and biofermentation: three faces of the agritech revolution in the fifth edition of Huawei Startup Challenge

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This article highlights three agritech startups recognized in Huawei Startup Challenge for applying AI, mechanics, and biotechnology to agriculture. Nirby combines satellite data, autonomous drones, and AI to help large farms make data-driven decisions and improve profitability. Biostra turns bio-waste, sludge, and digestate into organic-mineral fertilizer in under seven minutes, offering a chemical-free alternative that supports soil health and water retention. Peptechlab develops biofermentation-based antimicrobial peptides protected by nanocapsules to reduce antibiotics in livestock and pesticides in crops, and the award strengthens its commercial credibility and testing plans.

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