We’re scanning the world for solutions to reduce biogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions from ruminant animals and investing in a portfolio of innovative ventures and projects with a shared commitment to helping farmers lead the worldwide advancement of low emissions pasture-based farming.
We offer a flexible combination of funding, strategic advice and market access to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions:
Investment: Venture capital to unlock company growth and strategic funding for research and development and testing facilities to address market gaps.
Acceleration: Support and advice on building companies and getting solutions to market.
Regulatory support: Help to understand and navigate the regulation based on our experience of the requirements and opportunities in New Zealand.
Trials: Connections across the New Zealand farming sector to help facilitate trials.
Uptake on-farm: Supporting a pathway to deploying your solution at scale through our extensive farm networks.
Contact us to find out how we can help bring your solution to market or co-invest in innovative ventures and opportunities in our focus areas.
Agroceutical Products NZ
Partnership with a UK company to develop a methane inhibitor for cattle from a daffodil extract.
Agteria Biotech
Swedish startup utilising a patent-pending molecule to reduce methane emissions from cattle.
ArkeaBio
US startup developing a methane vaccine for ruminant animals, with an innovative approach and initial focus on cattle.
BioLumic
A New Zealand-founded company utilising UV light to develop a low-emissions pasture with increased productivity gains.
BiomEdit
US company developing a probiotic-based feed additive to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows and improve productivity.
Bovotica
Pioneering Australian startup developing a probiotic to reduce methane and boost productivity.
Hoofprint Biome Inc
US startup developing probiotics and natural enzymes aimed at reducing methane emissions by up to 80% while improving cow health.
Lucidome Bio
New company setup by AgriZeroNZ to spearhead the next phase of New Zealand's methane vaccine research.
Ruminant BioTech
New Zealand company developing a slow-release, biodegradable methane-inhibiting bolus specifically suited to pastoral farms.
Methane inhibitors
Supporting NZ research looking at ways to develop and deliver a methane-reducing compound to animals on pastoral farms.
Applications now open - close 2pm, 12th May
We’re excited to team up with the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre in this year’s Innovation Investment Round. With up to $4 million in total funding available, we’re looking for applications from projects that:
Reduce nitrous oxide emissions from ruminant animal deposited urine
Reduce methane emissions from enteric fermentation in grazing ruminants
This is an exciting opportunity to drive change and shape the future of mitigation tools and tech for farming in New Zealand.
