AGROINSIDER LDA

Their core work

AgroInsider is a Portuguese agritech SME based in Évora that specializes in applying satellite Earth Observation data — particularly Copernicus radar imagery — to precision agriculture. They develop tools that help farmers and land managers make data-driven decisions about crop management, soil health, and resource use. Their work spans from satellite remote sensing to on-the-ground digital agriculture solutions including sensors, biopesticides, and aquaponics integration.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

AgroInsider started in 2017 with a focused SME Phase 1 project (AgroRadar) centered on commercializing Copernicus radar data for precision agriculture — a clear market-driven entry point. From 2020 onward, their scope broadened significantly into climate-resilient land management (LANDMARC) and digital agro-ecological systems (PestNu), adding expertise in biofertilizers, blockchain traceability, and environmental modelling. The trajectory shows a company that entered H2020 with a single satellite-data product idea and expanded into a wider portfolio of sustainable agriculture technologies.

AgroInsider is moving from pure remote sensing toward integrated digital-plus-ecological farming solutions, making them increasingly relevant for projects combining space data with on-farm sustainability.

How they like to work

AgroInsider coordinated one small feasibility study (AgroRadar, SME Phase 1) and joined two larger consortia as a participant. With 40 unique partners across 15 countries from just 3 projects, they are comfortable operating in large, diverse European consortia rather than tight, recurring partnerships. This suggests an organization that adapts well to new teams and brings a specialized contribution — likely satellite data expertise — to broader multidisciplinary efforts.

Despite only 3 projects, AgroInsider has built a wide network of 40 partners across 15 countries, indicating participation in large pan-European consortia. Their base in Portugal's Alentejo agricultural region (Évora) grounds them in a real farming landscape.

What sets them apart

AgroInsider sits at the intersection of space technology and practical farming — they translate Copernicus satellite data into actionable tools for farmers, which is a niche few SMEs occupy. Based in Évora, one of Portugal's key agricultural regions, they have direct access to real-world testing conditions for Mediterranean and dryland agriculture. For consortium builders, they offer a rare combination: a commercial agritech company that understands both satellite remote sensing and on-farm agro-ecological practices.

Highlights from their portfolio

• AgroRadar
  Their founding H2020 project as coordinator — an SME Phase 1 feasibility study that established their core business concept of using Copernicus radar for precision agriculture.
• LANDMARC
  Largest funding (EUR 377,812) and most ambitious scope — connecting satellite monitoring with climate mitigation modelling across land use, agro-forestry, and BECCS scenarios.
• PestNu
  Demonstrates their broadening into agro-ecological tech: combining digital tools, sensors, blockchain, and biological crop protection in field demonstrations.