Soos Technology, an Israeli agro-tech startup that has developed AI-driven software to change the sexes of chickens, resulting in more females for laying, has been declared the $1 million grand prize winner of Round 2 of the Grow-NY global food and agriculture business competition.
Soos' patented technology mitigates the controversial practice of male-chick culling by transforming male chickens into egg-laying females using high-tech soundwaves and vibration – a noninvasive and nonchemical solution.
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Yael Alter, CEO of Soos Technology said, "With our Grow-NY prize money, we plan to create over twenty high-paying research and engineering jobs in the next two years, by building the NY Poultry Research Hub, which will connect academic research with poultry startups and corporates, to commercialize validated research. We are thrilled to put down roots in the Grow-NY region."
Over 260 applicants entered this year's Grow-NY competition. The top 20 finalists submitted their pitches virtually, due to the COVID pandemic.
"I want to congratulate all the companies that took place in the second round of our Grow-NY Competition," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
"The innovations these companies have helped drive are creating a lasting economic impact on New York's agribusiness as we continue our work to build our economy back better. The Grow-NY targeted investment will not only help these companies continue to innovate, but will further support New York state's regional economies by drawing even more worldwide attention to our globally renowned food and agriculture industry."
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