NatureGrowth
Creating the Future of Agriculture Today
NatureGrowth
Announces the Launch of
"SafeSpace"
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​Sderot, November 6, 2023
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In response to the recent unsettling events in Sderot and
the Otef region, NatureGrowth, a pioneer in Israel's high-tech Agtech sector, together with Bank Hapoalim and the Sderot Development Fund, is taking a step forward to support the community.
Today, the company announced two groundbreaking initiatives, SafeSpace, a free professional workspace for 30 startups launched immediately.
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Oren Heiman, NatureGrowth’s CEO commented:
"Times of adversity often bring out the best in communities. With SafeSpace, we hope to create a lasting positive impact. While we cannot change what has happened, we can shape what's to come."
Innovations
Portfolio Companies
NatureGrowth 's Investment Committee, led by Lazer Bezdin (CIO) seeks, screens, and selects technologies that have all of the following elements:
1. The technology is in one of the five agricultural categories recognized by our team:
Class A – Biology, Genetics, and Special Crops
This subcategory includes genetics, breeding, bio-organic inputs and treatments, and growth ingredients for
protein alternatives, fertilizers, pesticides, and biopharmaceuticals.
Class B - Smart Farming
This subcategory includes sensors, data analytics & AI, farm management software, machinery, robotics, and drones
for pest management, crop security, forecasting, and increased productivity.
Class C - Novel Farming Systems
This subcategory includes greenhouses and materials, hydroponics, indoor and vertical farming solutions, smart
irrigation and water management, and energy solutions for agriculture.
Class D – Livestock, Poultry, and Aquaculture.
This subcategory includes animal health, monitoring, feed, and growth structures and systems.
Class E - Post-Harvest
This subcategory includes storage, treatments, shelf-life prolonging, waste, supply chain, packaging, and
food-safety technologies.
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2. The technology is innovative and can be protected by intellectual property.
3. The technology addresses a material 'gap' in global agriculture, leading to a potential valuation of no less than $200M once developed;
4. The technology can be fully incubated (until becoming an independent viable entity with a product or full proof of concept)
within 2 years, with a $2M budget.
Join Us
To apply to join our incubator, kindly fill out our Application Form
