New cohort to explore innovations focused on meeting
customers' needs
MOLINE,
Ill., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere &
Company (NYSE: DE) announced the names of 6 companies chosen for
its 2025 Startup Collaborator program. The John Deere Startup
Collaborator program was launched in 2019 to enhance and deepen the
company's interaction with startup companies whose technology could
add value for ag and construction customers.
"The John Deere Startup Collaborator Program represents our
ongoing dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions,"
said Jahmy Hindman, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology
Officer. "By collaborating with forward-thinking startups, we aim
to explore new technologies that can bring significant value to our
customers in agriculture and construction. We look forward to
working closely with these startups to learn, grow, and drive the
future of productive, sustainable, and efficient farming and
construction practices."
The companies participating in the 2025 Startup Collaborator
include:
- Array Labs – A space technology company building the first
constellation designed for frequent, high-quality 3D imaging of
Earth's entire surface
- Landscan – A digital twin company fusing proprietary soil and
remote sensing signals to generate unique analytical insights for
the optimization and management of land and its resources
- LIDWAVE – A pioneering 4D LiDAR-on-a-chip developer, providing
unprecedented sensing for advanced automation, mapping, and
inspection applications
- Presien – A physical AI company partnering with OEMs to deliver
plug-and-play, on-machine solutions that transform worksite safety
and productivity
- ReSim – An embodied AI testing company that automates hardware,
simulation and replay evaluations, unlocking safer, faster
development for autonomy
- Witricity – A trailblazer in wireless charging technology for
commercial and passenger vehicles, eliminating the hassle of
plug-in charging and setting the stage for future autonomy
"We're thrilled to welcome the 7th cohort of startups to our
John Deere Startup Collaborator Program. This program is all about
fostering innovation and collaboration. Each startup in this cohort
brings unique technologies aimed at tackling real challenges in
agriculture and construction. By working together and learning from
one another, we will explore new technologies that can benefit our
customers." - Colton Salyards,
Principal Corporate Development, John Deere
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driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John
Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and
infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It
all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John
Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry,
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