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             Prospecto, an AI-focused start-up from Brescia, is revolutionising vineyard management with its AI-powered vision systems that convert tractors, sprayers, and harvesters into mobile data collection platforms. By capturing and processing real-time images of vineyards, the system provides growers with actionable agronomic data to optimise crop management, reduce input costs, and enhance sustainability. The company aims to transition the industry from reactive to predictive management, supporting more precise and sustainable agricultural practices amidst climate change and labour shortages. Prospecto plans to expand its technology beyond vineyards, leveraging its experience to address diverse agricultural systems.
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             The HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands launched the HIC Venture Studio, the first venture studio dedicated to greenhouse horticulture. This initiative aims to create three startups annually, focusing on sustainability, labour, and productivity challenges. Entrepreneurs retain ownership and benefit from shared infrastructure, enhancing innovation speed and sector value. Backed by partners like Wageningen University and regional support, the studio strengthens the region's innovative capacity, with a €1.15 million investment and a focus on six strategic themes.