Hexapod launches in the cloud!
Today marks a significant milestone for Bug Mars: we’re launching the cloud version of Hexapod, our AI-powered insect farm management software.
Insect Farming Catches the AI Bug
Happy Earth Day!
Learn how Bug Mars is using NVIDIA products to reduce our reliance on resource intensive agriculture.
https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/earth-day-2024-climate-tech-ai-startups/
**NEWS**
Big News from Bug Mars at NVIDIA AI #GTC24!
Bug Mars unveils synthetic data & #DigitalTwin technology for insect agriculture. This innovation propels faster, risk-free, and cost-effective farming solutions.
AI for Insect Farming
"The infrastructure play in the insect farming ecosystem!
The insect protein market is expected to grow 10x in the coming decade (30% CAGR). Probably a better investment than Bitcoin!
What I didn't know is that cricket farming is bloody hard, with losses amounting to up to 50%.
I love how Bug Mars is tackling the problem, leveraging AI and computer vision to monitor cricket health in insect farms. And they are raising right now."
-Colin Rebel
Using AI to Solve Real World Problems
Solving real world problems with #AI?
This free event hosted by Tech Yukon will cover how, from fire safety to food security.
With Bug Mars' Chief Insect Officer Dr. Lee Bess
Unveiling the latest crop of cohort 3 AGTECH ACCELERATOR companies
Bug Mars has joined the 3rd cohort of Cultivator powered by Conexus .
This milestone marks a significant step forward in #AgTech innovation as 20% of the chosen companies are driving #bug-based solutions for #sustainable agriculture. (BugBiome & Flybox®)
Bug bytes: Why crickets may be the secret to sustainable agriculture
With the help of AI and other high-tech interventions, raising crickets may help farmers navigate supply issues and maximize sustainability.
Bug Mars Top 20 AgriTech Startups to Watch
Canadian startup Bug Mars optimizes insect farm management through artificial intelligence (AI). Its platform, Hexapod, offers 24-hour surveillance using cameras and sensors, eliminating manual checks for pests, food/water reserves, mold, temperature, humidity, and hatching. Hexapod captures images and instantaneously reviews them, continuously tracking temperature, pests, and insect count.
Over time, the system predicts potential issues, recommends actions, and refines its accuracy and predictions with the increased data flow. A dashboard provides automated alerts directly to devices and allows customization based on individual needs. Thus, through detailed sensor data and continuous alerts, the platform expands productivity, reduces insect mortality, and streamlines farming processes in general.
Perfect Pitch Profile Series - Nat Duncan of Bug Mars
From tap dancing and drama camp to vocal lessons and choir, Natalie Duncan found her passion in conceptualized performances. She is co-founder and CEO of Bug Mars, building an AI entomologist-as-a-service platform in the insect farming market.
Bug Mars wins first place in GIST APEC Catalyst Pitch Competition
Finally, in First Place, was Natalie Duncan (Canada) of Bug Mars AI, a venture working to develop AI software that enhances insect farming efficiency, reducing operational costs and promoting insect-based protein sources for a sustainable food future.
Diet for a healthier planet
Four developments in food technology that prove you can satisfy your hunger without hurting the Earth.
Cooler conditions: Strong tech companies are using the current economic climate to their advantage
While funding for Series A and B raises have decreased, investors are still interested in companies that show strong fundamentals.
What The Tech Episode 24
“The only barriers are systemic” with Natalie Duncan of Bug Mars
APEC Catalyst Pitch Competition Announces Semifinalists for 2023
The APEC Catalyst Pitch Competition is thrilled to announce the Semifinalists for its 2023 edition. Organized in collaboration with the APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) and the United States' GIST Initiative, this competition centers on empowering female innovators in the field of climate solutions.
How women are breaking new ground in climate tech
Ventures supported by the RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator are pushing clean technologies in exciting new directions.
Bug Mars wins pitch award
Founder Program pitch day award presented by
@FaskenLaw goes to Bug Mars.
Women4Climate C40 Cities
Motivation for and commitment to creating a better and more sustainable planet.
MaRS launches its most extensive RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator
Innovation Factory #innovator and i.d.e.a. Fund recipient, Bug Mars has been accepted into the 2022-2024 cohort for RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator.
Natalie Duncan, is the visionary CEO and Co-founder of Bug Mars Inc. The company uses AI to refine insect farming by reducing labour with 24/7 monitoring and providing real-time pest and disease alerts to farmers.
Changing the World with Crickets and Cows: Innovation Factory’s Unique i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort Contributing to a Greener Economy
One of those funding recipients is Bug Mars, a biotechnology research company that specializes in smart, scalable and automated insect farming. The business was founded in early 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when environmental and supply chain issues were highlighted.
Bug Mars uses technology to improve supply reliability, meeting growing demand for sustainable protein sources and reducing ecological impact. T
Tech Update: Canadian carbon-capture solutions are flying high
Recent deals reveal the major demand for the country’s GHG-reducing climate solutions.
Three Emerging Startups Triumph at the 13th Annual LiONS LAIR Awards Gala
Coming in at third place was Bug Mars taking home a $7,500 cash prize for their innovative insect-based AI technology solutions that enable farmers to grow insects without disease, lowering costs and making alternative proteins a critical piece of the agricultural landscape.
Client Testimonial: Seth Hardy, Bug Mars
We are pleased to share our first client testimonial video. Thank you, Seth Hardy, Co-founder and CTO at Bug Mars, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to detail your experience as a client of IPON!
It's great to hear about how IPON has been able to help Bug Mars maximize the value of hashtag#IP and compete in today’s global market.
CTC #62 - An inside look at Canadian climate investment
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the MaRS Climate Impact conference in Toronto. Apart from representing Growcer, I was on a mission to uncover how Canada's climate investment space is shaping up, to discover what’s hitting home with founders, and pinpoint where Canada can really grab some opportunities in this climate transition journey.
ReSolve '24 Finalists
The Climate Award will recognize top startups from the 2023 U.S. Early Stage Program with solutions that can help humanity better understand and reduce the effects of climate change.
Innovation Factory provides 20 companies with $600,000 through Cohort 1 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund
Today, 20 innovative companies received non-repayable contributions of $600,000 from Innovation Factory, in partnership with Innovation Guelph, through the Government of Canada-supported i.d.e.a Fund.
Error Code: Food Production As Critical Infrastructure
IoT and Machine Learning can help farmers provide more food with fewer resources, so long as the devices in the field and the backend systems are secure.
Seth Hardy, co-founder and CTO of Bug Mars, a precision agtech company for insect farms, discusses his SecTor 2022 presentation, drawing upon his more than 20 years of security experience in his new role in sustainable food production.
Bug Mars enters MassChallenge US early-Stage Cohort 2022
MassChallenge has invited 250 startups to participate in to our 2022 U.S. Early Stage Accelerator program. This cohort is comprised of entrepreneurs from across the globe who are answering the call to create sustainable change across 42 industries.
7 Top Sustainable Agriculture Startups and Companies in Toronto
Bug Mars is changing how we farm insects, through machine learning and computer vision to achieve increased productivity, efficiency, and profitability, making sustainable protein accessible for everyone.
Women of Influence Nominee goes to Bug Mars
Our CEO Natalie Duncan is nominated for the 32nd #RBC Canadian #WomenEntrepreneur Awards!
10 innovators with technologies to help you live sustainably
A new group of entrepreneurs has joined the RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator, and they’re changing everything from the food we eat to the clothes we wear.
Canadian agri-tech tackles food insecurity with AI and automation
“Our goal is to get insects to be comparable to the cost of soy,” Ms. Duncan says. She views bugs as a potential solution to food insecurity, especially amid population growth in major cities.
Data surge: How two smart device companies fine-tuned their solutions
With reliable access to a network with high compute power and low latency, Bug Mars and Neuraura are one step closer to commercialization.
Climactic just launched an amazing interactive hashtag#ClimateAIMap,
Climactic just launched an amazing interactive hashtag#ClimateAIMap, showcasing the most innovative players working on AI-driven solutions.
Smarter bug farming proves possible
Startup creates software to reduce costs and improve productivity of insect farming.
Kicking off 2025 with exciting news
Bug Mars has been selected as one of the final 10 startups in the hashtag#DengunFoundersProgram !
400 applicants. Three rigorous phases. We worked hard to earn a top spot in this incredible program.