Agri & Food Technologies
Agri & Food Technologies, led by IIT Ropar through Annam.ai (MoE’s AI CoE in Agriculture) and iHub – AWaDH (DST’s NM-ICPS Hub), drive deep-tech and CPS-led innovations in AgriTech and WaterTech. By fostering TRL 3–9 solutions in AI, IoT, robotics, and digital platforms, the theme delivers lab-to-land impact, empowering farmers and advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Representative Focus AreaS
Representative Focus Areas of Ventures
Precision agriculture (AI, IoT, drones, CPS, smart irrigation)
AI/ML platforms for soil, crop, and water health monitoring
Farm automation, robotics, and autonomous machinery
Digital twins and decision-support systems for farm management
Digital supply chain and logistics platforms (AI/Blockchain-enabled)
Advanced food processing, storage, and cold-chain technologies
Sustainable packaging and circular economy solutions
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