CIF 2023 - Investment Catalogue

AGRIBUSINESS & AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

SAINT LUCIA

SAINT LUCIA

NAME OF PROJECT: CropMate

sustainable, successful farming. CropMate also receives voice commands and responds audibly catering to all types of farmers. With CropMate, farming becomes accessible and profitable, eliminating the guesswork and paving the way for a brighter future in Caribbean agriculture. As CropMate continues to revolutionize Caribbean agriculture with its cloud-based app and soil reading device, it plans to introduce exciting new features, including a farming community where participants can share tips and tricks, trade seedlings, gamification (Think Tamagotchi but plants) to make farming more engaging, and even a farming equipment rental feature. CropMate is the smart way to farm. The ultimate companion for Caribbean farmers; taking the guesswork out of soil management, providing real-time data through easy-to-use technology and cost-effective sustainability measures for higher crop yields and improved environmental impact.

What began as a concept developed to address climate change issues has now turned into a passion project. The CropMate project is the brainchild of Caribbean innovation and was conceptualized to assist farmers to combat the effects of climate change. To help farmers alike, a team of 4 young ladies passionate about farming and food security around the Caribbean region came together to develop this smart farming solution. We are farmers, agro-processors relying on farmers, and professionals who work with farmers to grow their businesses. Farming problems are our problems. CropMate is in its prototyping v4 stage. It will revolutionize Caribbean agriculture with its cloud-based app and soil readingdevice thatwork together toprovide farmerswith real- time data on soil health by providing moisture, pH temperature and nutrients readings. The App’s premium version offers tips from experts on how to improve soil conditions and also uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide on the spot feedback on current soil readings. This comprehensive soil management solution enables farmers to make informed decisions about soil remediation, optimize crop yields, and maximize profitability. The autonomy which CropMate offers to farmers most importantly allows themto act quickly to save crops, something which is not always possible in our region where farmers rely on soil testing labs and scarce agricultural extension officers to receive information on soil health. Unlike other commercial soil readers, CropMate’s technology provides data and remediation information in clear, easy- to-understand language, empowering farmers of all levels of technological proficiency to take proactive steps towards

MODE OF INVESTMENT: • To be determined INVESTMENT AMOUNT (USD) • $500,000

Contact Person: Ms. Constantine-Felix Hyde E: info@mycropmate.com

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