Water stress is driving the AgriFood sector to thirst for startups

Discover how deep technologies are tackling the global challenge of water scarcity and efficiency in the agrifood sector.

Framing the Water Stress Problem

Water is a fundamental resource that supports all economic, social, and environmental activities.

Of the many ways that water impacts humans, its intersection with agriculture is perhaps the most widespread. The agri-food matrix represents 70% of freshwater use and empowers healthy communities, economies, and societies.

However, agriculture is facing a serious water scarcity problem, and without water, crops cannot grow, leading to food shortages, economic losses, and environmental damage.

It is predicted that the gap between the world's renewable water supply and demand should be