World FIRA

VCs, Business Angels, Corporate Ventures

all take part in the World FIRA Invest Day, hoping to discover the best new agricultural robotics solutions.

Startups

make the most of the largest investment forum in ag robotics, which boasts a global profile thanks to international media coverage.

Start-Up Pitch Session

From early prototype stage to Series A funding, take part in the unique Start-Up Pitch session focused on Agricultural Robotics and Autonomous Systems for farming!

Are you a start-up developing a fully autonomous robot or an innovative autonomous system for agriculture?

The World FIRA Start-Up Pitch Session is made for you!

Benefit from World FIRA’s notoriety, and apply to this call for pitches to present your project to potential investors during World FIRA 2025 on February, 4th 2025. During your 10-minute pitch (including Q&A), you’ll get the opportunity to present your solution and business model to VCs, corporate ventures and business angels. This is also the occasion to compete for the World FIRA Awards 2025!

Confidentiality:

Each pitch session will only be accessible to authorized investors.

Criteria:

Robotics solutions for farming only
Level of maturity
- Must be a post prototype - we welcome early stage companies, but you must have a version of your system already built in order to be considered.
- Must be relatively early stage from an investment standpoint - your company is ineligible to compete if your company has already raised over € 10M in dilutive funding.

STEP #1

Nov. 7 to Dec. 13, 2024

Call for Pitch! Apply now to pitch your project to investors!

STEP #2

Dec. 18 to 22, 2024

Start-ups selections by the judges.

STEP #3

Jan. 6th, 2025

Unveil of the shortlisted start-ups!

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Session open to investors only

Want to hear about the most promising start-ups in ag robotics ans autonomous solutions for farming? World FIRA 2025 offers investors a unique chance to discover the most promising startups in agricultural robotics. On February 4th, 2025, during our Pitch Session, innovative startups will present their cutting-edge solutions and business models in front of an audience of VCs, corporate ventures, and business angels. This is your opportunity to explore high-potential investment opportunities in a rapidly growing industry. You’ll gain insights into the latest advancements in ag-tech and have the chance to engage with the startups shaping the future of agriculture. Plus, some of the startups will be competing for the prestigious World FIRA Awards 2025! Don\'t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with the next big thing in ag-tech.

List of the selected start-ups that will pitch:

Orbiba Robotics (Turkey)
Lyro Robotics (Asutralia)
LUXEED Robotics (The Netherlands)
MULA (Spain)
Ubot (Australia)
Fenntec GmbH (Germany)
MEINONG ROBOT CO., LIMITED (Hong Kong)
4AG Robotics (Canada)

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