Agritech innovation has become the buzzword in the Indian startup scene. New ideas are emerging to help alleviate the issues in Indian agriculture. There is a need to have a single platform where farmers, innovators, policymakers, investors and buyers can come together and transform farmers into agripreneurs and produce into global brands.
In this endeavor, the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) organized its first ‘Global Agri-tech Summit 2026’ from 24 to 26 April 2026 in Bengaluru. This flagship forum and trade exhibition that connects soil, seed, science and supply chains was hosted in association with the University of Agricultural Sciences and KAPPEC. We visited the FKCCI Global Agri-Tech Summit 2026 and checked out the numerous agri-tech innovations that were showcased there.
Moonrider Electric Tractor
Diesel prices are going up along with maintenance costs. This Made-In-India electric tractor can bring down operational costs for farmers who depend on diesel powered tractors. Moonrider is Bangalore-based cleantech startup that has come with this new innovative electric tractor. With its In-house, innovative battery-pack, Moonrider claims to have created a world’s first oil-cooled thermal solution for its tractors.
Moonrider has two versions of its electric tractors – Moonrider Force with 27HP power and Moonrider Maxforce with 75HP power. Their batteries are charged in 7 hours normally but they also have 3o min rapid charging option. There were many attempts to produce an electric tractor in India, but very few have succeeded. Let’s hope Moonrider will make a major attempt in breaking ground in the agritech sector since it is funded by venture capital of $6 million in its Series A funding.
Megha Agro Dripsmart
Precision farming based on scientific tools has become the need of the hour. Due to erratic weather and declining farm productivity, Indian farmers are worried about maintaining their crops and getting better yield. Drip irrigation is a great way to irrigate plants efficiently at their roots. However, there is a need to monitor how much nutrients are provided along with water supply.
Megha Agro Dripsmart claims to have created a crop-centric precision farming automation system that takes care of irrigation, fertigation, climate monitoring, pest control, and harvest prediction all in a one-stop solution. Its Dripsmart devices measure soil temperature, moisture and nutrients at the plant roots and then begins fertigation through its drip irrigation units. Its Dripsmart devices are solar powered so there is gap in real-time data collection and crops are irrigated automatically without any human intervention!
Phitons Compostable Mulching
Organic farmers have been unable to use plastic mulching sheets due to their enormous impact on the environment. Fortunately, now there are solutions such as Phitons compostable mulching sheets that not only reduce weed growth, but also ensure no plastic waste piles up on farms. Phitons’ EarthenAgri products such as compostable sapling bags and mulch sheets provide sustainable options that support the growth of healthy seedling stock while reducing plastic waste in the field. The compostable nature of their products helps maintain soil integrity, ensuring better crop yield and supporting eco-friendly practices across the entire seed production process.
Make-In-The-Box Modular Freezers
Make-In-The-Box is a Gauribidanur-based startup focused on building next-generation smart factories and modular freezers that can deployed rapidly. The company offers is a smart, modular, and portable continuous freezing factory named MFreezer that can be deployed in a container anywhere in the world. The idea is to decentralize the food processing supply chain and enable young entrepreneurs to scale up and launch their products at the earliest possible time.
There is a major loss of 30% food produce at farmgate due to lack of food preservation infrastructure. Make-In-The-Box offers a modular freezer fitted inside a standard 20ft container that can transported and installed easily at remote villages. These freezer units can run on AC/DC power derived from the power grid or solar power, which is highly beneficial in rural areas where power supply is erratic. There is no need of any civil construction and freezer units can set up in a plug & play mode.
Dostbin Composter
Waste management has become a major crisis in almost all Indian cities and metros. While large apartment complexes have their own wet waste composting units, smaller societies and individual houses need worry about their wet waste. Considering this issue, Dr. Seema Singh, a professor at BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bengaluru, innovated a waste composting technology named Dostbin.
Dostbin claims to be India’s first patented automatic compost bin that can process organic waste at home. It comes in two versions – Dostbin Popular is a manually operated composting machine that can convert 3kgs of organic waste everyday, while Dostbin Premium is an automated machine that can also be monitored by a mobile app. Users are provided with a microbial remix powder and cocopeat bricks that help hasten the waste decomposition process.
Agri-tech Startup Incubators
There was a time when agritech innovators struggled to find a platform that would elevate their ideas from prototype to a viable product. Fortunately, there are a few startup accelerators and agri-business incubators that are nurturing talented innovators across India. Krishik–Agri Business Incubator inside the campus of Dharwad University of Agricultural Sciences is one such dedicated institution that has provided a robust platform for agri-preneurs. Since 2018, KRISHIK-ABI has successfully completed 11 cohorts, where 134 startups were supported (30 women-led, 4 student startups) and has recommended INR14.26 crore worth of grants. Over 300 incubatees have trained with access to co-working space, mentorship, technical expertise, investor interactions and infrastructure.
Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF) is another dedicated institution that acts as a ‘one-stop shop – business incubator’ for agritech innovators and start-ups. As part of the Sona Group of Institutions in Salem, Tamil Nadu, SIF supports an entrepreneurial ecosystem for the benefit of young innovators, students, faculties, researchers and the society at large. Further, they organise ‘Think Salem 2025’, a nationwide startup conclave that brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and also showcased groundbreaking ideas and startup exhibitions.
