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Through his role as principal owner of Liddy Enterprises, John Liddy helps people start and grow businesses, and connects these entrepreneurs with supportive organizations to enable their progress. This fall, he’ll lend this experience to help our latest fleet of Grow-NY finalists. Learn more about John and the rest of the finalist mentors at http://bit.ly/GrowNYMentors.

2019 Grow-NY finalist Tiliteran Australian startup that’s using computer vision to power cashierless checkout tech in lieu of product barcodes on productsrecently closed a $7.5 million Series A round of funding, led by Investec Emerging Companies. Read the full story behind their progress and plans via TechCrunch at http://bit.ly/GrowNY-Tiliter.

Copenhagen biochemical analytics company Nordetect is using chip technology to provide the agritech industry rapid chemical analysis for nutrients found in leaf samples, soil and water. It’s an innovative asset, and it’s made the Denmark startup a #GrowNY finalist. Learn more about their work at http://bit.ly/GNYFinalists

Attention Grow-NY friends and followers: November 1st is the deadline to apply to the Food-X virtual program, which kicks off in January 2021. For six years, Food-Xthe original omnifood investorhas invested in early-stage companies innovating across the entire food system. Learn more about the startup accelerator and apply at https://sosv.com/apply/food-x/. #foodx2021 #sosv #foodtech

How can a company grow the best organic mushrooms in the world? Rochester’s Leep Foods thinks they have it figured out, using regenerative soil methods to deliver such flavorful consumer favorites as Blue Oyster, Lion’s Mane, and Shiitake mushrooms. For the next two months, they’ll compete against fellow foodtech startups as a Grow-NY finalist. Learn more about the New York startup at http://bit.ly/GNYFinalists.

How can we make plants even more alive? By coding sensing capabilities into their DNA to turn them into living sensors, giving each the ability to alert of growth stress the moment it occurs. That’s the initiative of California startup InnerPlant, and its plans have earned them a spot in this year’s #GrowNY finals. Learn more about the Davis startup at http://bit.ly/GNYFinalists.

You’re following us on Facebook, but are you connected with us on other social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter? All are a great resource for competition details, food and ag industry opportunities, and introductions to this year’s group of innovative finalists. Follow us everywhere, and remember: share our posts with your fellow agtech-minded friends and associates, and help us spread the good news of #GrowNY.

Amid these COVID-19 times, cleanliness and food safety have become even more integral than they’ve always been. Ithaca’s Halomine is providing defense for these issues, with anti-microbial products to ensure the safety of processed foods. Now, their work has earned them a return trip to the #GrowNY finals. Learn more about this innovative company at http://bit.ly/GNYFinalists.

Fair prices and sensible economics are essential in empowering smallholder farms to compete in the modern marketplace. Egypt’s FreshSource partners with these farms to provide data-driven solutions, connectivity and financial supportall while enhancing their long-term viability. Its work has also made them a Grow-NY finalist. Learn more about Giza startup at http://bit.ly/GrowNY-Finalists.

As an Associate Professor of Agricultural Business at SUNY Morrisville, Sheila A. Marshman, PhD has developed the college’s four-year degree in Agricultural Business Development, and co-authored the college’s proposed MS in Food and Agri-Business. This wealth of curriculum knowledge will help her as a Grow-NY mentorand help our finalists even more. Learn more about Sheila and the rest of the finalist mentors at http://bit.ly/GrowNYMentors.

Phosphorus run-off and algae blooms are a threat to freshwater ecosystems. Rochester, NY’s Crystal Creek Organics was established to mitigate their impact by converting soluble phosphorous in liquid manure into a solid, revenue-generating byproduct. This fall, the agtech startup is bringing their mission to the Grow-NY finals. Learn more about Crystal Creek at http://bit.ly/GrowNY-Finalists.

Last year, our Food and Ag Summit panel discussions provided great insight into successes and challenges throughout the field, while looking to what the future might hold. This year, we’ve scheduled another slate of informative addresses from industry leaders, and it’s all part of our 2020 Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit. See the full two-day agenda at http://bit.ly/GrowNY-SummitAgenda.

Optimizing illumination solutions for commercial greenhouse operations can be an expensive task. Georgia’s Candidus is answering this concern, with adaptive lighting control systems to provide a feasible and cost-effective option for year-round growers. Learn more about this #GrowNY finalists at http://bit.ly/GrowNY-Finalists.

This year’s Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit on November 17-18 may be virtual, but for those looking for a little extra from the event, there’s the VIP experience. Registrants will receive special merch, detailed finalist materials and industry goodiesall while lending support to the 2020 competition. The VIP registration deadline is Oct. 17, so sign up today at http://bit.ly/GrowNY-2020Summit. #GrowNY