National Second prize winner

SanSpore

A sensor to detect fungi in greenhouses for a pesticide-free future

Pitch

An excessive and unnecessary amount of preventative pesticides are currently used in the agricultural industry. Associated with this are negative environmental and health consequences, alongside financial losses.

sanSpore aims to develop a product that incorporates machine learning and sensor technology to precisely detect harmful spore presence. Early detection enables:

-smarter use of pesticides
-optimal humidity control
-insightful information on plant health

Quick facts

  • 2023 Participant
    Year of participation
  • Sustainable Land Use
    Theme
  • The Netherlands
    Country
  • € 4k
    Investment
  • 5
    Teamsize

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Team

  • Francesco Di Giuseppe (Co-Founder), Rebecca Van Den Elshout (Co-Founder), Matthias Mandl (Co-Founder), Lander Verlinde (Co-Founder), Sterre Witlox (Co-Founder)
  • sanspore.com/

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