KSUM-incubate uFarms.io earns UK Startup Visa
Kochi / October 13, 2023
Kochi, Oct 13: uFarms.io earned the coveted UK Startup Visa, marking a significant milestone in the agri-tech firm’s journey towards redefining farming by innovation-driven practices the world over.
Incubated under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), uFarms.io has been coming up with pioneering solutions after its inception two years ago. Seamless integration of IoT (internet of things), data analytics and artificial intelligence has enabled the company to optimize crop management by promoting sustainable agriculture and precision farming.
The UK Startup Visa comes to uFarms.io seven months after the company's partnership with Uptown Urban Farms in Kerala, resulting in the establishment of the state’s largest (16,000 sq.ft) fully-automated hydroponic farm. The startup’s ground-breaking solutions have earned it prestigious endowments and accolades, including the Nidhi Prayas Grant, NIDHI EIR Fellowship and the EY Climathon Runner-up award.
The UK Startup Visa is a prestigious recognition granted to innovative startups with the potential to contribute significantly to the UK economy and technology landscape. This visa enables startups to establish their presence and grow their operations in the United Kingdom.
uFarms.io said it will continue with its efforts to bridging a gap between innovation and agriculture so as to create sustainable farming. The Startup Visa will offer uFarms.io unprecedented opportunities to expand its presence in the UK market.
KSUM is Kerala government’s nodal agency established in 2006 for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the state.
Photo Gallery
