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IoT-enabled Alternate Wetting & Drying (AWD) solution
Founded in 2017, Cultyvate is a leading agricultural platform dedicated to providing real-time insights at an affordable cost, making farming profitable and sustainable for smallholder farmers across diverse crops and regions. By leveraging IoT-enabled soil sensors, weather stations, and satellite-based remote sensing, Cultyvate delivers critical insights into moisture levels, crop health, and environmental conditions.

Utilizing a full-stack digitization approach, Cultyvate seamlessly integrates hardware and software for irrigation, fertigation, and polyhouse automation, specifically designed to empower smallholder farmers. With Cultyvate, farmers can optimize irrigation management using accurate crop and soil data, enhance their income by streamlining carbon credit measurement with accredited agencies, receive timely automated alerts for crop health monitoring, and minimize reliance on excessive irrigation and fertilizers. This comprehensive approach fosters sustainable farming practices and strengthens the agricultural ecosystem.
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Paddy
TECH CATEGORY
Advisory and Information Services
GEOGRAPHIES/ LOCATION
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra & Punjab

Team

Mallesh TM
Founder & CEO
“Our audacious goal is to cultivate 50,000 acres of paddy fields across the northern and southern regions of India by the end of this challenge-no matter how ambitious it may seen.”
Bhavana M
Co-founder & CMO
Sudarshan
Co-founder & CTO

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Biodegradable super absorbent polymer technology
Founded in 2018, EF Polymer, also known as Fasal Amrit focuses on developing innovative, organic, and biodegradable superabsorbent polymer technology to address critical water scarcity, enhance agricultural practices, and improve farmers' livelihoods. This unique water-retention polymer, derived from fruit peels, naturally degrades within 12 months and can absorb 80-100 times its dry weight in water, ensuring efficient crop hydration and promoting overall soil health.

Fasal Amrit provides significant advantages to smallholder farmers by acting as a soil conditioner that maintains moisture balance in small plots. By reducing reliance on excessive irrigation and fertilizers, it encourages sustainable farming practices while releasing essential micronutrients that enhance soil vitality. This approach supports long-term soil health and improved crop yields and also optimizes water usage.
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Wheat
TECH CATEGORY
Agriculture Bio inputs
GEOGRAPHIES/ LOCATION
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat

Team

Ankit Jain
Co-founder & BDO
“The AgWater Challenge has changed us. During baseline we conducted interviews with our smallholder farmers regarding their practices and aspirations. It was tough but eye opening.”
Narayanan Lal Gurjar
Founder & CEO
Puran Singh Rajput
Co-founder & CCO

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IoT based sensors to monitor and manage irrigation effectively
Founded in 2018, IndusTill is dedicated to making India a global agricultural superpower over the next decade. At the heart of this mission is AutoFarm, an innovative IoT platform that automates irrigation and fertigation through smart devices managed via a user-friendly mobile app. This technology empowers smallholder farmers to make swift, informed decisions at an affordable cost.

AutoFarm, a mobile application that helps farmers enhance their decision-making processes and maximize crop yields. Designed specifically for small land parcels and compatible with all crops, AutoFarm streamlines agricultural irrigation and leverages a solar-powered wireless modular system for greater efficiency and sustainability. Through these advancements, IndusTill is transforming the agricultural landscape and paving the way for sustainable farming practices.
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Help is effective irrigation management for farmers, where the farmers can schedule their irrigation remotely  through the mobile application
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Sugarcane
TECH CATEGORY
Advisory and Information Services
GEOGRAPHIES/ LOCATION
Across Maharashtra

Team

Shrilesh Mande
CEO
“If a system works for a smallholder farmer, it can work for everyone. Towards the end of DCM Shriram AgWC, we would like to reach at least 5000 smallholder farmers.”
Umesh Yadav
CFO
Shubham Pradeshi
CTO

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Data-driven intelligent irrigation and fertigation system
Founded in 2017, PhyFarm is committed to accelerating agri-climate digitization through its AI-driven Ag IoT platform, enhancing water use efficiency (WuE) and sustainability by addressing the challenges of sensing, automation, and intelligence in agriculture. The company offers a cutting-edge plug-and-play control hub for remote irrigation that integrates real-time sensing, automation, and predictive intelligence tailored specifically for farmers.

PhyFarm’s innovative solution transforms irrigation management by simplifying the process, enabling farmers to efficiently monitor and control their irrigation systems remotely. With capabilities for timely field watering and precision irrigation, PhyFarm ensures that crops receive the exact amount of water needed for optimal growth. This approach enhances efficiency and significantly boosts productivity, allowing farmers to focus on maximizing their yields. By leveraging advanced technology, PhyFarm empowers farmers to adopt sustainable practices and optimize resource use, contributing to a more resilient agricultural ecosystem.
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Sugarcane
TECH CATEGORY
Advisory and Information Services
GEOGRAPHIES/ LOCATION
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh

Team

Mithul Etta
Head of Strategy
“Our focus has predominantly been towards the top end of the market. This challenge helped us create a clear pathway to work with mid and smallholders as well, creating inclusivity for all farmers.”
NaveenSingh
Founder & CEO