- John Deere has added four companies to its 2021 Startup
Collaborator program. These startups are Nori, NVision Ag, Scanit,
and Teleo.
- The Startup Collaborator program helps John Deere deepen its
interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value
for John Deere customers in the future.
- The year-long program enables John Deere and selected startup
companies to test innovative technologies with customers and
dealers without a more formal business relationship.
MOLINE, Ill., Jan. 27, 2021 /CNW/ -- Deere & Company
(NYSE: DE) announced the companies that will be part of the 2021
cohort of the Startup Collaborator program. This program was
launched in 2019 to enhance and deepen its interaction with startup
companies whose technology could add value for John Deere
customers.
"The startup collaborator program continues to build tremendous
interactions between startups and John Deere," said Julian Sanchez, Director, Emerging Technology
for John Deere. "This year is no different as this diverse group of
companies has great potential to transform our markets."
Deere is pleased to welcome into the Startup Collaborator four
leading startups that are working to transform their industries.
These companies include:
- Nori – A company working to reverse climate change by building
a carbon market where all types of consumers – from individuals to
large corporations, can purchase carbon credits directly from
farmers.
- NVision Ag – A company working to help corn farmers make
nitrogen management decisions based on data modeling and aerial
imaging.
- Scanit – A company that provides physical detection and
classification of airborne plant pathogens before widespread
disease onset.
- Teleo – A company that is converting construction and mining
equipment into tele-operated robots controlled by operators working
remotely from a desk, thus unlocking productivity and operational
gains for contractors.
The Startup Collaborator is a year-long program that provides
flexibility for Deere and startup companies to test innovative
technologies with customers and dealers without a more formal
business relationship. Startups also gain affiliation with and
mentoring from a world-class leader in technology for agricultural
and construction equipment.
"Innovation is one of our company's core values. The Startup
Collaborator program is one way we can continue the innovative
spirit that has helped define Deere for more than 180 years,"
Sanchez said. "We are excited to welcome these companies into the
collaborator program and look forward to them helping us drive
better returns for our customers."
About John Deere
Deere & Company
(www.JohnDeere.com) is a world leader in providing advanced
products, technology and services for customers whose work is
revolutionizing agriculture and construction — those who cultivate,
harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the
world's increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and
infrastructure.
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