Mark Fitz
Asia has always been one of the leading continents in technology adoption and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit of Asia has given birth to numerous startups which blend the potentials of technology and various industries to deliver groundbreaking solutions. Notably, Jakarta, Indonesia’s sprawling capital, has seen a surge in startups in the AgTech industry. Since the inception of 2020, several companies have started their journey in Jakarta, striving to make a difference in the agricultural industry leveraging technology. In this series, we will focus on some of these promising AgTech startups of Jakarta.
Agriculture remains a significant sector in Indonesia, providing livelihood to millions. However, the industry faced various challenges such as lack of access to technology, supply chain issues, and low productivity. The AgTech startups are reinventing the agricultural industry by addressing these significant challenges. These startups are instrumental in introducing sustainable farming methods, enabling farmers with the latest technology, streamlining the supply chain process, and assisting in improving productivity.
These are early-stage companies, but their innovative approaches towards tackling the agricultural issues have already started to create a positive influence. Their vision goes beyond the enhancement of local agriculture; these startups aim to create an impact at a global scale by making farming more efficient, productive and sustainable.
GREENS
GREENS, an AgTech startup, specialises in Blockchain, Information Technology, and the Internet of Things. Having its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, GREENS aims to enable a hyperlocal food system with portable smart growing units on the web3 ecosystem. You can find more about them on their LinkedIn page.
Eratani
Eratani is an Agri-tech company based in Jakarta focusing on building an agricultural ecosystem. Providing farmers with easy access to technology to enhance the productivity and welfare of the agricultural ecosystem is the main objective of Eratani. They are also involved in Information Services, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management. You can connect with them on their LinkedIn page.
Aria
Aria is another Jakarta based startup that provides solutions for the agriculture sector along with other services. They envision impacting traditional farming practices by integrating technology. More information about Aria can be found on their LinkedIn page.
Semaai
Semaai, founded by Gaurav Batra, aims to offer a comprehensive end-to-end solution for farmers, ‘Toko Tanis’, and other stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain. They have a strong presence in the AgTech landscape and are based in Jakarta. Visit their Facebook and LinkedIn pages for more information.
AgriAku
AgriAku, founded by Danny Handoko and Irvan Kolonas, is an agribusiness company based in Jakarta. They focus on providing traders and farm shop owners with affordable agriculture production facilities through their apps – Agroaku Mitra app and Agroaku Hub app. They also offer full-stack agriculture services for small and medium-sized businesses and farmers. Connect with them on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Akar
Akar is an AgTech startup based in Jakarta that offers a hyperlocal indoor vertical farming solution. They help provide high-quality produce consisting of leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers. More about them can be found on their LinkedIn page.
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