The integration of startups and corporations is crucial for driving innovation and agility in the market. Startups bring fresh ideas and disruptive technologies, while corporations offer resources and expertise. Together, they can accelerate the development of innovative solutions, enhancing competitiveness and responding to market demands more efficiently. The integration of Kilimo with Coca-Cola was a success story we want to highlight. The startup, utilizing AI, assists farmers in reducing irrigation, measuring water saved, and enables companies to compensate these farmers for the impacts generated. Kilimo, from the portfolio of Kamay Ventures, is currently working with Coca-Cola Company towards water conservation and stewardship. This partnership aims to work towards healthy watersheds and sustainable supply chains.
Teams in Action
Currently, they have 4 projects in the region with the Coca-Cola System. In Mexico, they aim to achieve water savings of over 4.3 million m3 and monitor 4,000 ha over three years, working with farmers from Tijuana, Monterrey, Lagos de Moreno, and Cuauhtémoc. In 260 hectares in the Maipo basin in Chile, they are saving over 650,000 m3 per yearand expect to reach 4.5 million m3 saved in 6 years. And in Argentina – specifically in Córdoba, Mendoza, and Buenos Aires – they have already saved 500,000 m3 in a short-term KO project.
Irrigation Reduction
Water conservation emerges as a fundamental pillar for global sustainability. If you have a company that can help us care for the planet and reduce our footprint, don’t hesitate to contact us and stay tuned for the challenges ahead in Springboard.