An agri-tech company affiliated with the Kerala government’s Startup Mission, uFarms.io, has recently secured the prestigious UK Startup Visa. This visa is reserved for innovative startups poised to make significant contributions to the United Kingdom’s economy. Notably, uFarms.io’s eligibility for the UK Startup Visa follows its partnership with Uptown Urban Farms in Kerala, which was established seven months ago.
The company reported that the collaboration led to the creation of the largest fully-automated hydroponic farm in the state, spanning an impressive 16,000 square feet.
“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 company said in a release.
The UK Startup Visa empowers startups to establish their foothold and expand their operations within the United Kingdom.
uFarms.io was incubated under the Startup Mission two years ago.
The company’s press release stated that the seamless integration of IoT (internet of things), data analytics, and artificial intelligence has allowed them to enhance crop management, promoting sustainable agriculture and precision farming. They also expressed their commitment to continuing efforts to bridge the gap between innovation and agriculture with the goal of fostering sustainable farming practices.
KSUM, founded in 2006, serves as the primary organization of the Kerala government dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting incubation initiatives within the state.
