Uruguay consolidates itself as a regional hub of innovation in agriculture: how can this change the future of the sector?

Published 2025년 11월 8일

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As one of the emerging hubs for advanced technological innovation in the region, Uruguay is going through a turning point. In this scenario, biosciences and agriculture concentrate 90% of the local deep techs. Interviewed by CRÓNICAS, Leonardo Cristalli, CEO and co-founder of Okaratech—an AI and data science platform for agribusinesses—analyzed a recent report on the sector and emphasized that "the ability to offer real-time intelligence is what is defining the new digital agriculture of the future."

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Uruguay is one of the emerging hubs for advanced technological innovation in the region, with a marked specialization in health and biosciences, according to the report “Deep Tech Radar Latam 2025,” prepared by the Brazilian consultancy Emerge in alliance with Cubo Itaú. Deep techs are startups based on cutting-edge science and technology that are characterized by having a solid scientific-technological base, a transformative impact on strategic sectors, intellectual protection, and a high potential for maturation that aims at disruptive innovation. These types of companies work in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, robotics, nanotechnology, sensors, blockchain, and quantum technologies, with applications in various areas such as health, agriculture, energy, industry, and defense, among others. The mentioned study identified 21 Uruguayan deep techs, of which 62% are dedicated to health and wellness, 29% to agriculture and food, and 10% to mobility, ...

Source: Agromeat