Biome Makers Named Global Winner of the AI for ALL Impact Challenge at the India AI Impact Summit 2026

Biome Makers is proud to announce that its flagship technology, BeCrop®, has been named the premier winner of the AI for ALL Global Impact Challenge at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. This prestigious recognition, presented by the Government of India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), distinguishes Biome Makers as the top innovator among leading AI companies from more than 60 countries.The award, presented during a high-profile ceremony attended by global tech leaders and government officials, solidifies Biome Makers' position as the definitive leader in Soil Intelligence. By connecting the world’s complex underground ecosystems to the digital world, Biome Makers translates complex soil data into predictive, decision-ready insights that are transforming global agriculture.

"Being recognized as the winner at one of the largest AI events in history is a monumental milestone for our team," said Adrian Ferrero, CEO of Biome Makers. "This award confirms that our technology is the best of the best in the AI space. It reflects a broader, necessary shift toward data-driven, biology-informed agriculture that can scale to meet global challenges."

A Global Solution for Soil Intelligence

The recognition highlights the massive global impact of BeCrop® technology. With a verified network of laboratory partners across the globe and a database built on over 10 years of soil data combined with AI and machine learning, Biome Makers is uniquely positioned to drive the next generation of agronomic innovation.

As the company continues to scale, it is prioritizing significant growth opportunities in India and Latin America. These regions represent critical frontiers for regenerative agriculture, where BeCrop® provides the essential metrics needed to move from qualitative checklists to verified, data-driven soil health management.

Driving Measurable Impact through AI

The AI for ALL Global Impact Challenge honors technologies that provide inclusive and scalable solutions. Biome Makers’ technology enables:

• Precise Agronomic Strategies: High-resolution mapping that identifies specific regional disease and stress patterns.

• Improved Input Efficiency: Using biological data to justify targeted seed treatments and optimize fertilizer applications.

• Stronger Climate Resilience: Building soil health to withstand environmental stressors through functional biological insights.

• Measurable Sustainability Outcomes: Transitioning the industry from practice-based reporting to objective, impact-based metrics

Irene Baena, Innovation Manager and in representation of Biome Makers at the Summit, presented the company’s work in soil intelligence on the global stage, showcasing how AI can decode one of agriculture’s most complex and overlooked systems: soil biology.

About Biome Makers
Founded in the Bay Area of California in 2015, Biome Makers is one of the foremost global AgTech leaders, setting the standard in soil health with BeCrop® technology. Built on industry-leading soil microbiome and machine learning expertise, Biome Makers connects soil biology to agricultural decision-making to optimize farming practices and reverse the degradation of arable soils. With labs across the globe, customers on six continents, and over 2.2 million acres of land impacted, Biome Makers revitalizes soil functionality and agricultural sustainability worldwide. Learn more at biomemakers.com.

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