Heritable Agriculture Inc., spun out of Google X and based in San Carlos, California, applies a cloud-based AI genomics engine to mine ancient and modern crop genomes and pinpoint gene targets that bolster drought and heat tolerance. By combining artificial intelligence with multiple “omics” datasets and remote sensing, the company aims to cut traditional breeding cycle times and accelerate delivery of resilient germplasm to market. Its forthcoming Joint AI-driven Smallholder Omics aNalytics (JASON) platform will translate raw sequence data into high-confidence edit targets and multiplex-editing designs for product development. Management positions the technology as critical for safeguarding food security for smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries that face escalating climate stress. The firm’s mission is to advance all crops, in all geographies, across all traits while building a scalable, globally impactful business. Financially, Heritable just secured a $4.98 million grant from the Gates Foundation to fund the JASON initiative, underscoring external validation of its approach.

Total raised

$5M

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3

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Grant

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Jan 2026