Bridging AgTech to Market Opportunities in MENA, UAE, and Africa

Market Research

Uncover Actionable insights to guide market expansion
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Industry Analysis

Identify Trends, opportunities, and competitive dynamics
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Field Trials

Operate trials ahead of expansion in the UAE, MENA & Africa

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Cross-Border Plan

Develop targeted marketing strategies tailored to your audience and goals
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Business Development

Engage effectively with partners and customers in MENA
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Fundraising

Build an investment case and connect with the right targets for funding 
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We support the cross-border expansion and market entry ambitions of AgTech companies, with a focus in MENA and Africa.

Significant Challenges For AgTech Companies

The agricultural sector feeds us, but faces critical challenges, to meet the growing needs of the planet and its people.

Expanding into new markets can be resource intensive and poses significant challenges for AgTech companies due to the industry’s unique complexities and the diverse global landscape.

Your Partner for success in MENA and Africa

We partner with stakeholders across the agricultural sector, to drive sustainable development in agriculture and achieve food security.

Through research-based decision-making, we plan your cross-border expansion, seed your overseas business and nurture growth so you can harvest the results

“A more open and dynamic regional economy in the Gulf will auger well for Africa”

Samir Bhattacharya, Observer Research Foundation

"AgTech solutions, validated in the UAE's harsh conditions are poised to significantly impact the planet and its people in the future."

Nathan Millard – CEO, G3 Partners

"In the GCC, we've been dealing with heat stress for year, and years. That's why technology is developed here."

Richard Kohn – Head of External Relations, Iyris

"If we can put a man on the moon, we can surely rally the funding, resources and collaboration needed to put enough food on plates here on Earth."

Mashal Husain – President, World Food Prize Foundation

"We are progressively moving forward in the disruption of food systems to be able to grow anything anywhere regardless of climate and environment."

UAE government, 2023

Overcome Cross-border Growth Hurdles

Expanding into new markets poses significant challenges for AgTech companies

Unique sector complexities

Diverse global landscape
Time-consuming, expensive overseas trials

Get An Unfair Advantage

These factors give our clients an unfair advantage in achieving their goals -:
We understand the global context within AgTech
Our experts have a deep understanding of the unique AG landscape in MENA and Africa
We’ve supported growth-stage businesses for over ten years

Insight to Action

We help AgTech companies discover opportunities, launch in new markets and raise funds for growth.

We help AgTech companies discover opportunities, launch in new markets and raise funds for growth.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Resolving food security concerns requires a collaborative approach. We work with stakeholders across the spectrum, to achieve joint objectives.
AgTech Companies

AgTech Companies

Supporting growth-stage AgTech companies is the backbone of our work. Supporting growth-stage AgTech companies is the backbone of our work.

Research Institutes

Research Institutes

Companies we’ve worked with benefit from the scientific approach approach to trials and regional networks that institutes like ICBA (UEA), ICARDA (Lebanon) and KAUST (KSA) can offer.

Government Agencies

Government Agencies

We have a long track record in public sector support, advising government agencies, running programs, and helping AgTech firms access resources in the UAE and beyond.

AG Investors

AG Investors

Investors play a key role in bringing AgTech to new markets in the UAE and beyond. Our networks span VCs, Family Offices, Private Equity and government funding sources.

Corporate AG

Corporate AG

Our network connects established agricultural players with regional growth opportunities, supporting corporate innovation through global innovators.

Universities

Universities

We foster the next generation of AgTech innovators by bridging research with real-world access, running ideation bootcamps and cross-border student programs.

THE UAE – A REGIONAL HUB FOR AGTECH

Overcoming extreme farming conditions, the UAE has become a leading center for AgTech advancements, driving innovation and investment to achieve its ambitious food security goals.

The UAE features some of the most challenging farming conditions in the world.

Summer temperature

Summer temperatures up to 50 degrees

Drought conditions

Drought conditions and limited ground water

Short growing season

A short growing season of just four months

Sandy Soil

Saline, sandy soil that lacks bio-matter

These factors have become drivers of innovation and investment in AgTech, as the UAE pursues ambitious food security goals.*

The UAE has emerged as an AgTech hub and test bed for arid environment agriculture.

Secure Business

Safe and secure business environment

Hyperconnected

Hyper connected within the region

Public Sector

Highly engaged public sector

Funding

Financially secure, with funding for AgTech

OUR INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

We work with clients that impact traditional agriculture, moving the needle to boost productivity and profits in a sustainable manner.

Open Field

Impacting traditional farming is the fastest way to increase production and reduce farming’s negative impact on the planet.

Advanced Greenhouses

Greenhouses are the most effective way to grow food, but in the MENA region and Africa, intense heat poses unique challenges.

Irrigation and Water Management

Water management, desalination, water recycling and irrigation solutions are solving critical challenges in hot, dry farming environments.

Regenerative AG

We help clients balance environmental impact with the realities of the farming environment, to achieve commercial success.

Biologicals

Biological agri-inputs are reimagining the way crops are grown and can safeguard farming for future generations, while growing more with less.

Smart Systems

Precision techniques, data and AI are reducing the cost of production, while maximizing output. We help clients communicate technology advantages to speed up adoption.

Farm Management

Communicating benefits and integrating new methods into farming operations requires a farmer-centric approach and local knowledge. Speak to us today, to learn how we can help.

VAST EXPERIENCE

Years

Global Footprint

Countries

Supporting Cross-border Growth

Million USD

Raised From Investors

Happy Clients

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