Innovator Triumphs
The future of agriculture in Southeast Asia is being sown by visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking initiatives. SEARCA proudly nurtures these seeds of innovation to help transform bold ideas into tangible successes. Discover the inspiring journeys of startups and projects that are revolutionizing food systems, empowering communities, and building a more resilient agricultural landscape across the region.

Smart fish feeder saves labor, cuts waste
An AI-powered system transforms small-scale aquaculture in Malaysia by reducing manual labor and cutting feed waste, helping farmers boost efficiency and profits. Using computer vision and IoT sensors to automate feeding and monitor water quality in real time, the smart feeder ushers a sustainable and accessible future for fish farming.

MyFarmer App helps finance smallholder farmers
An agri-financing platform connects Myanmar farmers with individual and institutional investors.

Better shrimp growth with AI and IOT
The Aquanotes platform, developed by startup Aerasea with the support of SEARCA GRAINS, helps farmers automate the monitoring and management of water quality to enhance shrimp health and harvest.

GOEden: Creating an Inclusive Digital Farming
GOEden stimulates the digital market for local producers and suppliers and connects Filipino farmers to th eright suppliers.

Farm Box: Taking Farming to the Next Level
A social enterprise encourages agri-investing to uplift lives of Filipino farming families.

Pili Project: Revitalizing the Pili Industry in Bicol
An initiative that mobilizes communities and helps farming families improve their pili production.

AIRIN: Reinventing Farming Using Smart Agriculture
A team of student-agrirpreneurs develops an automated irrigation and nutrient management system to cater to the Filipino farming community

Bioplastic Shifts Agrowaste into Sustainable Solution.
Scientists use discarded shrimp shells to create bioplastic, a biodegradable and low-carbon alternative to combat plastic pollution. Agro-industrial waste is redirected from landfills towards a circular economy.

Unusually Sustainable: Bioplastics from Shrimp Shells plus Mango Waste!
SEARCA and the University of San Carlos (USC) made the Top 10 in Science in Shorts Nature Awards out of 250 global entries. Watch their 2024 video that premiered in Mainz, Germany, showcasing an innovative solution to plastic pollution.

The Empowerment of Okra Farmers through DAKOTA
The Dakota digital platform, powered by blockchain technology, provides transparent records of quality control and good agricultural practice, turning okra growers in Indonesia into major players in the export market.

ARCHIE: Agricultural Robot for Crop Health in InsEct Control
An agricultural robot revolutionizes pesticide application with AI-based, real-time monitoring technology, and remote deployment mechanism.

SICAT Agriboost Camp Seeds Startup Success
Discover how visionary entrepreneurs are empowered to turn their groundbreaking ideas into reality, shaping the future of agriculture.

Application of Weather Big Data for Developing Smart Agriculture in Thamai City, Thailand
Durian farmers in Thamai City, Thailand, enhance climate resilience with the FAHFON super app, offering precise weather forecasts for their plots. Supported by smart weather, dust, and carbon stations called 'FAHFON SENSE,' this approach equips growers with vital information for adapting to changing conditions.

Agriculture-Aquaculture Technology Business Incubator (ATBI)
Better quality and market competitiveness translate to sustainable income generation for agripreneurs. Hear firsthand from startup incubatees as they share how the Laguna State Polytechnic University and SEARCA empowered them to elevate their products such as fish, beverage, condiments, black rice, and mushroom.