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FrostDefense Envirotech Inc. mseufferheld@frostdefense.com (217) 979-3052 60 Hazelwood Dr. FrostDefense Envirotech Inc. is an NSF-funded startup revolutionizing frost protection for vineyards and orchards. Our biodegradable coating tackles the $1 billion annual loss from early spring frosts in the U.S. By encapsulating buds, we delay bud break up to 14 days and increase cold resistance by 6°C, reducing frost damage risk by 70%. Our coating, combined with predictive analytics, offers a sustainable alternative to carbon-intensive or toxic methods. FrostDefense not only protects primary shoots but also mitigates “silent damage,” preventing up to 40% yield loss. We’re empowering growers with an eco-friendly, effective solution to safeguard their crops and livelihoods against unpredictable spring frosts. frostdefense.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg98y2ir1LY&t=1s FrostDefense Envirotech at Research Park FrostDefense Envirotech Inc. Featured in IBRL story on ‘agricultural biologicals’ FrostDefense Intern Captures 2nd Place, Notable Innovation at 2024 Research Park Hackathon FrostDefense Selected for gBETA AgTech 2022 Cohort AgTech Summit 2022 | Moore Family Agriculture Innovation Prize FrostDefense Awarded 2022 Edwin Moore Family Agriculture Innovation Prize Wired In: Manfredo Seufferheld of FrostDefense Envirotech FrostDefense’s Burks Advocates for More Startup Resources During Congressional Testimony FrostDefense Awarded 2022 Edwin Moore Family Agriculture Innovation Prize

HabiTerre david.woodburn@habiterre.com 60 Hazelwood Dr. Champaign, IL HabiTerre is a deep science and technology company offering a holistic approach to farm productivity and resource use efficiency. It monitors, measures, and analyzes environmental impacts with the utmost scientific rigor to provide actionable insights for optimal management of land, nutrient, and water use. HabiTerre uses remote sensing, process models, and artificial intelligence to evaluate past, present, and future cropland performance, including crop rotation, management history, yield, water use, nutrient dynamics, and carbon sequestration. From the field level to the global scale, HabiTerre offers critical insights to a variety of businesses throughout the agriculture value chain. habiterre.com HabiTerre at Research Park HabiTerre founder Kaiyu Guan recognized as a Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher HabiTerre makes $10m first close on its Series A, aims to become ‘the global standard’ for sustainability metrics HabiTerre Achieves Third Party Model Validation with Climate Action Reserve HabiTerre Named Startup to Watch in 2024 by St. Louis Inno HabiTerre to Collaborate on Carbon Breakthrough with Arable and Shell Innovations at Research Park podcast featuring an interview with CEO Nick Reinke discussing quantifying agricultural outcomes on iTunes Podcasts and Spotify HabiTerre Recognized as Finalist for 2022 World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards HabiTerre Becomes Partner on $90 million USDA Climate Smart Commodities Grant HabiTerre’s Guan Honored as Innovator of the Year AgTech Innovation Summit 2021 | Past Moore Innovation Prize Winners Aspiring Universe Wins 2020 OCP Innovation Challenge Aspiring Universe Corporation Awarded 2020 Edwin Moore Family Agriculture Innovation Prize Arable and Shell Collaborate on Carbon Breakthrough in Agriculture Nick Reinke joins HabiTerre as CEO   Connect with HabiTerre Facebook.com/aspiringuniverse/ Linkedin.com/company/aspiring-universe/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMkvIJGsRrghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_CUpcI83ms

BlooMD shawncar@gmail.com (217) 714-1762 60 Hazelwood Dr. Champaign, IL BlooMD is focused on finding natural sources of bioactive compounds that could be used in human health, animal health, and food preparation. Using its proprietary insights, they screen a library of plant materials to isolate and test plant-made compounds for activity against common fungal and bacterial pathogens. BlooMD started in 2020 with Daphne Preuss and Shawn Carlson. BlooMD at Research park