Startups for Sustainable Development

Boomitra, a Google-supported agtech company, leverages AI and satellite data to accurately measure and verify carbon sequestration in soil. This technology unlocks carbon finance opportunities for smallholder farmers and ranchers, providing a new income stream while encouraging sustainable practices.

How it Works:

• AI-Powered Guidance: Boomitra's free mobile app acts as a "personal agronomist," offering farmers and ranchers tailored advice to improve yields and soil health through sustainable techniques.
• Data-Driven Measurement: The company's internationally certified technology uses a robust dataset of over 1 million soil samples and satellite imagery to accurately monitor soil carbon, nutrients, and moisture levels across the globe.
• Carbon Credits: Boomitra's technology enables farmers of all sizes to participate in the carbon credit market, allowing organizations to purchase verified carbon removal credits.

AI plays a crucial role in accelerating the impact of soil carbon sequestration:

• Efficiency & Scalability: AI-powered measurement is faster, more efficient, and scalable than traditional methods.
• Accuracy: AI algorithms provide precise measurements, ensuring the integrity of carbon credits.
• Cost Savings: AI reduces costs associated with manual processes.
• Predictive Analytics: AI enables forecasting of trends and identification of potential risks or opportunities.

Boomitra's technology has already empowered hundreds of thousands of farmers and ranchers across the Global South to improve their livelihoods and contribute to climate action. As CEO Aadith Moorthy states, "Thanks to Google's support, we've delivered tangible benefits to those on the front lines of climate change."