Final Pitch 2024: A showcase of applied innovation in Latin America’s Agrifoodtech ecosystem

The recent Final Pitch Day of the GLOCAL Game Changers, marked the conclusion of a journey that goes far beyond just presenting startups.

This event was the culmination of months of collaboration in an open innovation system that involved not only startups, but also producers, distributors, traders, corporates, early adopters, venture capital funds, and institutions.

10 Latin American startups from diverse sectors presented their solutions in front of a jury featuring representatives from our main partners, Boortmalt and Surcos , including Clara De Hertelendy (Surcos), Martin Burlo (Surcos), and Agustin Tamborini (Boortmalt)

More than just pitches

The Final Pitch Day it's not just a competition, but the cherry on top of a broader journey that aligns with our vision: fostering an innovation ecosystem that connects key players across the entire value chain.

This systemic approach helps the region tackle long-standing challenges with fresh perspectives and advanced technologies.

The quality of innovation and entrepreneurship we’ve seen today is exceptional. This is exactly what Latin America needs to drive the region’s prosperity - Agustin Tamborini

Meet the 2024 winners

Out of over 500 applicants, two companies stood out at the Final Pitch Day for their innovative and high-impact approaches:

• Calice – An Argentinian Agtech startup wich system is capable of analyzing and integrating millions of data points that characterize a crop, reducing time and money and increasing success rates for new crop varieties.
• Blooms – A Mexican Agfintech offering an all-in-one financial platform that streamlines cross-border export and global payments within the produce industry.

These two companies were chosen not only for their technological advancements but also for their potential to drive systemic change across the Agrifoodtech landscape in Latin America.

Creating a lasting impact

At GLOCAL, we are driven by the mission to discover and nurture the best early-stage startups across various fields each addressing critical issues in the Agrifoodtech and Climatech sector with novel approaches.

Our purpose of being a bridge between startups and corporations is more than just a tagline. it’s a promise to connect key players, bring diverse solutions to light, and generate real, lasting impact.

Initiatives like the GLOCAL Game Changers are not only strengthening food security and combating climate change but are also solidifying Latin America as a global hub for innovation.

It’s amazing to see such well-developed proposals and entrepreneurial spirit in LatAm’s Agrifoodtech space. GLOCAL’s meticulous curation has brought us here, creating a platform where these startups can truly shine and showcase their potential. - Martin Burlo

The path ahead

With a vast range of countries, diverse regions, unique agricultural approaches, and distinct cultural behaviors, the challenges in Latin America are as varied as the region itself.

But these challenges also represent opportunities, fueling our mission to act as a catalyst for change, bridging the gap between startups and corporations to transform the way we cultivate and consume food, creating a more sustainable and technologically advanced future for the sector.

As GLOCAL LatAm’s Managing Partner, Bernardo Milesy noted:

Seeing entrepreneurs with clear and impactful solutions is the first big step toward widespread adoption of AgriFoodTech technologies. The future is promising if we keep moving in this direction

For those interested, you can relive the best moments of the Final Pitch Day 2024 on YouTube