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US: Vertical farming startup selected for 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship

The International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), an organization under the auspices of UNESCO, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), today announced the 23 innovative startups selected to participate in this year's Compute for Climate Fellowship, a global program that funds the development of innovative proof-of-concepts addressing the climate crisis. These forward-thinking startups will take advantage of AWS's advanced cloud computing and AI tech stack to develop innovative solutions in the fight against climate change.

"At IRCAI, we remain steadfast in our belief that the climate crisis demands bold, interdisciplinary solutions," said Davor Orlic, Chief Operating Officer of IRCAI. "With this year's cohort, we're deepening public-private partnerships that unite industry, government, and research to harness AI for climate action. Anchored in cutting-edge compute, rigorous R&D, and world-class talent, we're excited to support startups driving real, scalable solutions with the power to make a transformative impact for our planet."

Among the selected startups is vertical farming company 80 Acres Farms.

"The intersection of climate innovation and generative AI is no longer theoretical–it's happening now, and it's reshaping what's possible," said Jon Jones, Vice President and Global Head of Startups at AWS. "This fellowship is about fueling this momentum by backing solutions with the potential to drive systemic change, whether it's advancing breakthroughs in clean energy and carbon capture, monitoring ecosystems and infrastructure at scale, or reimagining agriculture and manufacturing for a zero-waste future. At AWS, we're committed to giving these startups the tools, compute power, and support they need to scale their impact and accelerate progress where it matters most."

For more information:
80 Acres Farms
www.80acresfarms.com