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Karnataka · October 2026
Winner, Sampurna Grand Challenge 2026
Government of Karnataka, with GAIN and partners
RootsGoods was one of seven winners of the Sampurna Grand Challenge 2026, chosen from 27 shortlisted solutions. The challenge, run by the Government of Karnataka with GAIN and its partners, backs market-ready innovations that reduce post-harvest food loss in Karnataka. Our AI quality grading and storage planning help keep maize from being lost after harvest.
GKVK, Bengaluru · June 2026
Recognised at the AERA Regional Conference 2026
UAS Bengaluru, AERA and IFPRI
The Agricultural Economics Research Association regional conference focused on digital agriculture for sustainable and inclusive food systems. It was organised by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, with AERA and the International Food Policy Research Institute. RootsGoods took part and was presented with a certificate at the conference.
Bengaluru · May 2026
Felicitated by the Karnataka Department of Agriculture
State-Level Pre-Monsoon Season Workshop (Mungaru Hangami Karyagara)
RootsGoods was invited to the Department of Agriculture's state-level pre-monsoon workshop to present the AI solutions it is building for Karnataka's seed sector. These range from AI-based seed viability and germination testing to quality certification and demand forecasting. The department felicitated RootsGoods at the workshop.
New Delhi · May 2026
Partner, 12th India Maize Summit 2026
FICCI
RootsGoods was an associate partner of the 12th India Maize Summit, alongside Corteva, Bayer, Cargill and other leading maize businesses. The FICCI-YES Bank India Maize Report launched at the summit projects domestic demand of about 72 million tonnes by 2030/31. It names rapid quality testing and post-harvest losses as key gaps, the gaps our products close.
October 2025
CEO named in the Meaningful Business 100
Meaningful Business
Our CEO was named in the 2025 Meaningful Business 100, a global list of leaders who combine profit and purpose to tackle social and environmental challenges. The recognition reflects RootsGoods’ work to give maize farmers fair, evidence-based prices.
Ahmedabad · September 2025
Zero Hunger Champion (SDG 2)
Adani Green Talks Social Impact Awards 2025
RootsGoods Private Limited was named Zero Hunger Champion at the Adani Green Talks Social Impact Awards 2025. The award recognised our sustainable agriculture practices that improve food security and nutrition. Winners were chosen from hundreds of applications.
May 2025
Top 5 agritech startup, IndiaAI Programme
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
RootsGoods was selected as one of the top five agritech startups in the IndiaAI Programme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The recognition was presented on stage at an IndiaAI Innovation Challenge event.
December 2023
Top 100 startups, Leap to Unicorn
IDFC FIRST Bank, with Moneycontrol and CNBC-TV18
RootsGoods was recognised among the top 100 startups of Leap to Unicorn, a national startup programme run by IDFC FIRST Bank with Moneycontrol and CNBC-TV18. The programme recognises high-growth Indian startups and connects them with investors and industry leaders.
Featured in · July 2023The Economic Times“A Karnataka-based firm is giving maize, the world's second most widely grown crop, an AI boost”Read the article ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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