AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAgritech: ADB Ventures has made its first investment in Georgia, backing TelAgri’s use of satellite data and AI to assess farm risks and help lenders finance smallholders. AI in Farming: A smartphone-sized system developed by researchers can identify rice diseases and measure their severity offline in under 15 milliseconds, giving farmers more actionable guidance. Deep-Tech Startups: IBM and India’s MeitY Startup Hub will offer startups access to AI, cloud and quantum tools, plus technical support and industry connections. Energy Research: Tata Power and Imperial College London will explore work on grid flexibility, energy storage and AI applications for energy systems. AI and Health: Japanese researchers found that a high-risk stomach microbiome combined with genetic risk variants was linked to a much higher likelihood of gastric cancer. Chip Economy: The IMF raised Taiwan’s 2026 growth forecast to 10.7%, citing the AI boom, even as Asian chip stocks tumbled on concerns about Chinese competition and AI spending.
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