Veridi Wins at Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology

Ziad Matar (CEO/Co-founder) receiving the Startup Grant for S$60,000 at the SLINGSHOT competition

Veridi has been named a domain winner at the Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology, one of Asia’s leading platforms for global innovation and entrepreneurship.

As part of the globally renowned SLINGSHOT competition, Veridi ranked among the top 12 startups out of 6,800 participants worldwide, placing us in the top 0.2%. We were recognised as a winner in the category Environment, Energy and Green Technologies.

Global Recognition in Agriculture Innovation

The award highlights the growing international relevance of soil biodiversity diagnostics and soil health monitoring. Our AI-driven microscopy platform combines robotic microscope technology and machine learning to address one of the most overlooked challenges in global agriculture, translating complex nematode ecology data into actionable insights for growers, agribusinesses, and policymakers.

Beyond the competition, the event provided valuable opportunities to connect with partners and key stakeholders in Southeast Asia. These conversations will catalyse our expansion into the region, where sustainable intensification of agriculture and soil biodiversity restoration are high on the agenda.

We thank Enterprise Singapore and the broader innovation ecosystem for creating a platform that fosters collaboration across continents.

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