Estonian deep-tech company SafePAS brought its new portable soil analyzer, SMAGRY, to the farm of Paweł Krawiec, accompanied by the Polish association Stowarzyszenie AGROEKOTON. During the visit, the agri-tech startup demonstrated how the compact device can help farmers make more precise decisions when cultivating blueberries and raspberries. The analyzer enables instant testing of both soil…
A recent report by the television program Aktuaalne kaamera on Estonian National Broadcasting (ERR) has caused concern among many farmers. Riho Kens, an agronomist at Viraito, explained that due to new tariffs on fertilizers imported from Russia and Belarus, agricultural producers will soon have to make “tough decisions” about what crops they can afford to…
sTARTUp Pitching 2025 has once again brought together the most ambitious startups, investors, and ecosystem players to showcase groundbreaking ideas and fierce competition. This year, a record number of startups entered the race, competing for investments and recognition from leading investors. After intense pitching rounds, the winners have been announced, securing funding and strategic partnerships…
SafePAS, an Estonian deeptech startup transforming the future of drug detection, has raised €700,000 in a pre-seed round led by BSV Ventures, with participation from Prague-based PurposeTech, EstBAN or Beamline. The investment will fast-track the commercialization of Drug Hunter—SafePAS’ flagship handheld device for quantitative, rapid drug testing. Founded in 2021, SafePAS is addressing the urgent global need…
