Participated · Seed · Dec 2024

Alvie offers HYGO, a SaaS digital advisory tool that optimises pesticide application timing, technique, and mixture to maximise plant protection efficiency while cutting chemical use. HYGO draws on a database of over 22,000 agricultural inputs and a patented algorithm that analyses weather, soil properties, and crop type; it also integrates an onboard micro‑weather station for real‑time guidance to minimise drift and evaporation. The company aims to reduce pesticide use by up to 70% while field studies to date demonstrate reductions of up to 30% without compromising crop yields, and benefits for soil microbial activity and carbon sequestration. Founded in 2020 by Edita Bezegova, Nadir Ghrous, and Theo Kazmierczak, Alvie positions itself as a farmer‑first, practical solution built alongside growers. The startup plans to use new funding for product development and international expansion following early validation in field studies.