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AI-Driven Crop Selection for Climate-Resilient and High-Yield Agriculture

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Imagine having a crystal ball that tells you exactly which seed will grow best in a specific field under unpredictable weather. Instead of guessing or waiting years for a plant to grow, this technology uses smart computer patterns to predict the best seeds. It's like a high-tech matchmaking service for plants, soil, and weather to ensure a successful harvest.

By the numbers
10
times more accurate predictions than traditional methods
18M
expected turnover in Euro by 2026
50
expected number of employees by 2026
The business problem

What needed solving

Traditional plant breeding is too slow and data-heavy to keep up with rapid climate change. This leads to crop failure and food insecurity because breeders cannot accurately predict which plants will survive extreme weather.

The solution

What was built

The xSeedScore® technology, consisting of bioinformatical algorithms and a genetic-based crop placement model, supported by legal data-sharing frameworks.

Audience

Who needs this

Commercial seed companiesAgricultural distributorsLarge-scale crop breedersAgri-tech data analytics firms
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Seed Production
enterprise
Target: Commercial Plant Breeders

If you are a plant breeder dealing with slow development cycles and climate unpredictability — this project developed xSeedScore® that provides predictions ten times more accurate than traditional methods. This allows you to select climate-resilient crops and reduce time-to-market.

Agricultural Distribution
mid-size
Target: Crop Distributors

If you are a distributor like BayWa or Beiselen dealing with inefficient crop placement — this project developed a genetic-based crop placement model. This ensures the right seeds are sold for the right environment, improving farmer success rates.

Agri-Tech Software
SME
Target: Farm Management Software Providers

If you are a software provider dealing with a lack of precise genetic data for farmers — this project developed bioinformatical algorithms to identify superior plants. This can be integrated into digital tools to optimize land and water use.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for xSeedScore®?

Based on available project data, specific pricing for the technology is not disclosed, though the company aims for a turnover of €18M by 2026.

Can this technology be scaled for global industrial use?

Yes, the project specifically worked on enhancing scalability for global deployment and developed datasets for multiple European crop species like barley, wheat, and rice.

How is the intellectual property and licensing handled?

The project established legal frameworks for data sharing, including the negotiation of NDAs and MTAs to ensure compliance with IP laws between Computomics and its partners.

What is the timeline for commercial availability?

The project ran from 2023 to 2024, with the company expecting to reach its growth targets by 2026.

How does this integrate with existing breeding data?

The technology uses bioinformatical algorithms to integrate genotype, environment, and management factors, automating data processing for breeders.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, Computomics GmbH, representing a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure indicates a highly commercial focus, bypassing academic delays to move directly toward market integration with distributors.

How to reach the team

Contact Computomics GmbH in Germany for xSeedScore® licensing

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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