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LINK TO ARTICLE: https://startupitalia.eu/tech/dallabruzzo-a-bali-lapp-meteo-per-i-vigneti-protegge-i-campi-dalle-malattie-i-dati-per-anticipare-le-emergenze
Being told by Startup Italia under the heading ‘Italians from the other world’ is a significant recognition for us: It not only confirms the international relevance of the project, but also gives us the opportunity to tell how a solution born in Abruzzo is supporting winegrowers on different continents, with a simple and data-driven approach.
What we talked about
In an interview with Marco Ferrante, CEO and co-‑founder of Trace Technologies, Startup Italia described the entrepreneurial path that led to the birth of Vigneto Sicuro: from the local roots to the first experiments up to the transformation into a globally usable platform.
We explained the value proposition of the platform: A weather-agronomic service that requires no hardware in the field and combines satellite data with tens of thousands of weather stations on the ground to offer risk predictions for vine diseases up to three days in advance. This timeframe is often sufficient to plan targeted and effective treatments.
The article also highlighted the platform’s freemium model, which facilitates initial uptake by farmers and agronomists.
Results and dissemination
Today Vigneto Sicuro has over 6,000 registered winegrowers and agronomists worldwide, with active users in European regions such as Andalusia, Moldova, Senegal and in remote markets such as Bali, where the microclimate allows up to three harvests per year. The international uptake demonstrates the adaptability of the solution to very different climatic conditions and agricultural practices.
The mention of participation in the SMAU roadshow in Sweden, together with a delegation of startups selected with ITA – Italian Trade Agency, also highlights the commitment to international promotion and institutional collaboration.
Strategic issues that have emerged
The article highlights some strategic drivers that guide our vision:
- Traceability and openness on foreign markets: Reducing the use of plant protection products and increasing transparency can facilitate access to new trade channels, even in the presence of tariffs and barriers.
- Sustainability and CO2 reduction: foreseeing and acting only when necessary limits treatments, fieldwork and environmental impact.
- Scalability without hardware: Offering a service that works without physical sensors facilitates adoption in contexts with limited resources or where infrastructure deployment is complex.
A thank you
We thank Startup Italia for the space dedicated to our history. This coverage helps us tell how technology can make viticulture more preventive, efficient and sustainable, anywhere in the world.
