RoboCare receives $20,000 grant through PepsiCo’s MENA accelerator
The Tunisian crop-monitoring startup receives funding and mentorship for agricultural innovation.
Backing earlier crop-disease detection
PepsiCo announced RoboCare as one of six companies selected for its MENA sustainability accelerator on June 12, 2023. The award provides an initial $20,000 grant alongside a six-month mentorship programme.
Digital monitoring for growers
RoboCare uses spectral technology and AI to help agricultural operators identify plant disease and stress earlier. Its monitoring services support decisions about water, fertiliser and pesticide use, fitting the programme’s focus on more efficient agricultural production.
Use of funds
Develop and scale agricultural innovation through accelerator support