2025 Finalist: Innovation of the Year
AI-Driven Crop Monitoring for Early Disease and Yield Insights
CropMind Inc. is an agri-tech startup transforming fruit farming with accessible AI. Its platform lets apple and grape growers detect early disease, such as fire blight and apple scab, and forecast yields using smartphones, drones, or GoPros. Built for minimal hardware and training, the system cuts crop loss and pesticide use while improving harvest planning and profitability. Designed for all farmers, with voice-activated tools and intuitive mobile dashboards, CropMind is piloting with agricultural partners in Quebec, New Brunswick, and British Columbia advancing AI-enabled precision agriculture.
