Victor Bistritzki
Senior research associate
Chat with our experts.
Connect with Victor, our Senior Research Associate, who scouts and validates cutting-edge technologies for leading global clients in forestry, paper, and packaging. Fluent in Portuguese, German, and English, and holding a Ph.D. in Technological Innovation, Victor combines international expertise with a proven ability to deliver impactful solutions. Let’s connect to explore new opportunities!
Agriculture
Emerging technologies are transforming the agriculture sector, helping companies boost efficiency and sustainability. With innovations like AI management, precision tools, and automation, industry leaders enhance productivity, reduce costs, and meet evolving market demands.
Innovation in agriculture
The agriculture industry is undergoing a transformative shift as it embraces cutting-edge technologies to meet the demands of modern farming and sustainability. From digitalization to autonomous robotics, these innovations are reshaping how farms are managed, resources are optimized, and environmental impacts are mitigated.
Precision spraying with drones and AI-powered farm management platforms are driving efficiency, while weather data integration and advanced sensors enable more sustainable, data-driven decision-making. ESG platforms are ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and autonomous farming systems reduce labor costs and improve productivity.
These advancements not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to carbon footprint reduction, water conservation, and new revenue streams, making agriculture a key player in the global move toward a more sustainable and efficient future.
Ready to revolutionize your innovation strategy?
Let's talk
Agriculture technology trends
As precision agriculture grows, farmers are increasingly adopting digital tools such as satellite imagery, weather data, and NDVI mapping to streamline operations and boost productivity. This trend is driven by the demand for data-driven insights that help optimize resource use and improve decision-making across the entire farming process.
With rising pressure to reduce chemical inputs and costs, precision spraying technologies are emerging as a key solution. Leveraging advanced pest and weed detection systems, these tools enable farmers to apply inputs with pinpoint accuracy, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and crop yields.
As farming becomes more complex, the need for integrated farm management systems is accelerating. AI-driven platforms that support the entire crop life cycle are enabling farmers to automate tasks, enhance productivity, and make smarter, data-backed decisions, catering to the market's demand for increased efficiency and sustainability.
The growing need for precise, real-time farm data is driving the adoption of soil and micro weather sensors. These tools provide critical insights into field conditions, enabling farmers to make timely interventions that optimize input use and crop performance, addressing the market's push for precision farming.
As sustainability becomes a top priority across global supply chains, farmers are turning to ESG technologies to meet regulatory requirements and market expectations. Platforms that measure greenhouse gas emissions and provide compliance data are gaining traction as agribusinesses seek to improve transparency and sustainability reporting.
Labor shortages and the demand for greater operational efficiency are propelling the rise of autonomous agricultural robots. These innovations are transforming farm operations by automating tasks such as weeding, spraying, and harvesting, reducing labor dependency while increasing precision and scalability in agricultural practices.
Victor Bistritzki
Senior research associate
Use Cases
Climate data integration for smart farming
Leveraging real-time weather and climate data analytics to optimize planting, irrigation, and harvesting schedules, enabling precise and sustainable farming practices.
Waste Reduction | Cost Reduction | Water Conservation | Carbon Footprint Reduction |
30%
Increase in crop yield per hectare
20%
Reduction in water usage
25%
Reduction in crop loss due to climate events
Discover the right technology
AI-powered farm management hub
An ai-driven platform that consolidates soil monitoring, equipment management, and financial planning into one system, boosting productivity and decision-making.
Cost Reduction | Waste Reduction | Soil Health Improvement | Energy Efficiency | ESG compliance |
35%
Reduction in input costs
50%
Reduction in administrative tasks
25%
Increase in field efficiency
40%
Improvement in real-time decision-making accuracy
Discover the right technology
Drone-based precision spraying solutions
Drone technology with advanced flight and spray optimization software enhances precision pesticide and fertilizer application, maximizing efficiency and crop health.
Cost Reduction | Waste Reduction | Soil Health Improvement | Energy Efficiency | ESG compliance |
40%
Reduction in pesticide usage
30%
Increase in yield quality
50%
Improvement in spray accuracy
Discover the right technology
Autonomous robotic farming systems
Automated robots equipped with cutting-edge navigation and task execution technologies take over labor-intensive tasks like weeding and harvesting, boosting precision and reducing labor costs.
Labor Cost Reduction | Energy Efficiency | Increased Precision | Waste Reduction |
60%
Reduction in labor costs
45%
Increase in task execution speed
20%
Higher precision in weeding and harvesting
30%
Faster task completion times
Discover the right technology
ESG data and compliance platforms
Advanced platforms that track and report environmental data like greenhouse gas emissions to meet sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and enhance market positioning.
Carbon Footprint Reduction | Cost Reduction | New Revenue | Regulatory Compliance |
15%
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
50%
Faster esg reporting compliance
25%
Increase in market access for sustainable products
35%
Improvement in sustainability audit pass rates
Discover the right technology
How we serve the agriculture industry's unique needs
Open innovation for agriculture
Discover the best-fit technologies and implement them fast.
Build new products and services with cutting-edge startups.
Identify where your business goals and the tech market intersect.
Make strategic investments in game-changing startups.
Open innovation for public entities.
Implement emerging technologies that serve your citizens.
Scale your startup ecosystem.
Lead your corporations to the forefront of innovation.
Position your tech ecosystem on the global business map.
Emmanuel Lagarrigue
Chief Innovation Officer and Member of the Executive Committee
Schneider Electric
"Innovation is about people, this is why we work with SOSA - this is a secret ingredient, the people. It's about taking small bets, on many different ventures along the way, some of them will change the world."
Renata Freesz Pinto
Innovation Project Manager
Klabin
"Klabin's dedication to sustainable innovation has been enhanced through our collaboration with SOSA and CNI. Our projects exemplify our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation. By partnering with SOSA, we've identified the optimal partners for our initiatives."
Mitchell Weinstock
“We came to Israel and used SOSA as a source to bring some very innovative companies, in a very innovative format so our teams would have something exciting to look at and listen to. I think we were very successful finding 5 great companies.”
Joel Agard
Head of Innovation
Zurich Insurance
“We at Zurich Insurance Group have been working with SOSA since 2016. Through working together, we have been able to leverage SOSA’s extensive startup network and Insurtech expertise to help identify Insurtech solutions and startups as well as form collaborations with some of those startups.”
Phil Hsia
President, Global Travel Insurance
Tokio Marine HCC
“I have been through many innovation programs in my career including with a leading design agency, a strategy consulting firm, an executive education programs at leading universities, and others. I found the SOSA to be the best."
Daljitt Barn
Global Head of Cyber Risk & Head of Innovtion Lab, London
Tokio Marine
"Partnering with SOSA helped us accelerate our open innovation activities in Israel in no time, knowing that SOSA analysts cover the Israeli tech ecosystem and have the knowledge to provide us with a highly curated deal flow of advanced technologies."
Dr. Luca Marighetti
Former Group Head Tech Transformation
Swiss Re
“SOSA truly understands our innovation requirements and knows how to deliver solutions, no matter how complex the challenge or how quickly we need it. We have someone we can speak with at SOSA at all times.”
Sasson Darwish
Former Managing Director, Global Investment Banking
RBC Capital Markets
“We have been extremely impressed by the companies we've met through SOSA, and many of them have been considered for a POC stage to become part of the RBC vendor universe."
Resources
-p-1600.jpeg)
Brazil's Sustainable Tech Journey: Charting a Course for the Future
Discover Brazil's rapid ascent as a global player in sustainable technology through our pivotal report presented at the 10th Annual International Industry Innovation Summit.
Learn more
Mushrooms are having a moment: why corporations should care.
Neither plants nor animals, mushrooms belong to a kingdom of their own. From construction to mental health, read on to discover unexpected opportunities for mushroom innovation across industries.
Learn more
More than a pretty picture: unexpected drone uses.
As of today, drones are the most developed aerial unit in the world. What was once used for warfare, is now being used to create change for the better.
Learn more
.png)
.png)
.svg)
.svg)
%201.svg)
%201.svg)
%202.svg)