The Opportunity
There are 110 AgriTech startups in Switzerland with various goals ranging from autonomous robotic weeders; precision farming solutions; supply chain management solutions for farmers; bio-sensors to monitor and analyze plant health and more¹.
California is the largest producer and exporter of agriculture, dairy products, fruits and nuts². Over a third of the USA’s vegetables and two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown in California³. Over 76,000 farms and ranches generate a $ 54 billion agriculture industry in California which results in at least $ 100 billion in related economic activity.
Given its deep roots in agricultural productivity, it is no surprise that California is leading the nation in Ag Tech. California is home to one of the world’s top 10 Agricultural Science Universities⁴ and several Tier 1 research universities⁵ making discoveries in everything from seed breeding to biofuel alternatives.
California’s businesses have a clear advantage when it comes to growing new ideas. Agri-Food Tech startups in this state saw $ 5.6B in VC in 2020 or 20% of the worldwide total⁶.
If you have a strong enthusiasm for the AgriTech industry and are prepared to leave your imprint, become a member of the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce SoCal right now. Together, we can work towards shaping the future!
California is the largest producer and exporter of agriculture, dairy products, fruits and nuts². Over a third of the USA’s vegetables and two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown in California³. Over 76,000 farms and ranches generate a $ 54 billion agriculture industry in California which results in at least $ 100 billion in related economic activity.
Given its deep roots in agricultural productivity, it is no surprise that California is leading the nation in Ag Tech. California is home to one of the world’s top 10 Agricultural Science Universities⁴ and several Tier 1 research universities⁵ making discoveries in everything from seed breeding to biofuel alternatives.
California’s businesses have a clear advantage when it comes to growing new ideas. Agri-Food Tech startups in this state saw $ 5.6B in VC in 2020 or 20% of the worldwide total⁶.
If you have a strong enthusiasm for the AgriTech industry and are prepared to leave your imprint, become a member of the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce SoCal right now. Together, we can work towards shaping the future!
