Cooling Crops Overview
Cooling Crops is an academic spinoff that develops a sprayable powder to address land degradation and heat stress in agriculture. When applied to soil, the powder supports the restoration of the soil microbiome and improves nutrient uptake. When applied to plant surfaces, it helps reduce heat stress and promote growth. The technology was developed through interdisciplinary research at the Hebrew University and has shown measurable improvements in soil water retention, nitrogen fixation, structural stability, and temperature regulation. The solution is designed to improve crop yields and soil health in response to increasing climate-related stress on agricultural systems.
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‘From the ground up’: Land x Launch NZ ropes in five start-ups to tackle gaps in soil health
Agrifood Futures, along with Farmers2Founders and Agnition Ventures, announced the inaugural cohort of start-ups focused on soil health, a critical issue for New Zealands agriculture. The cohort includes Cooling Crops, Margins, M4Life, Solena Ag, and Tierra Spec, each offering innovative solutions to enhance soil management and address environmental challenges. The initiative, named Land x Launch, aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable farming practices through innovation in biologics and data-driven decision-making. New Zealands strong agricultural foundation provides an ideal environment for testing and scaling these solutions globally. The program emphasizes the importance of soil health for productivity, sustainability, and climate resilience, setting a precedent for future cohorts.
Partners
Winners of the Israeli Innovation Authority Grants for 2025
| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $695.1K |
| Last funding | $100 |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 2 |
Team Members
6
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.coolingcrops.com |
Locations
Jerusalem, Israel
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