In 2025, the Swedish Ag-Tech startup Cropcision will run a trial of its plastic-free precision fertilizers for sustainable sunflower production in Spain, supported by EIT Food. Cropcision aims to improve the financial and environmental performance of farms, forests, and greenhouses, aligning with the EU's Farm-to-Fork goal to reduce fertilizer use by 20 percent by 2030.
Umeå based Nil Medical has developed an ergonomic, medical vest for children undergoing cancer treatment, allowing for greater mobility by concealing IV equipment within the garment. The vest is being evaluated in a national quality of life study, in collaboration with Swedish healthcare. Nil Medical aims to introduce the CE-marked "Vestpack" to the international market.
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