Sand to Green, a Moroccan agrotechnology startup, has won a $50,000 grant at the DeepTech Summit 2025 for its innovative approach to turning degraded land into productive farmland.
The startup uses a unique blend of satellite-driven land analysis, solar-powered desalination, and regenerative agroforestry to transform arid zones into fertile, sustainable farmlands.
The grant, awarded in the Green Economy category, will support Sand to Green’s expansion plans across Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Europe.
The startup aims to address climate-driven food insecurity and desertification, which affect millions of people worldwide.
Sand to Green’s model integrates environmental data, including soil type, climate patterns, and topography, with local agricultural practices to develop customized agroecological systems.
The company works closely with rural communities, farmers, and local institutions to ensure long-term viability and community buy-in.
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The startup generates revenue through sustainable farming, consulting, land development, and carbon credits. Sand to Green has already raised $1 million in seed funding from investors, including Norway’s Katapult and the Catalyst Fund.
With this new grant, Sand to Green plans to fast-track its expansion plans and deepen its reach in markets highly vulnerable to desertification and climate-driven food insecurity. The startup’s approach has the potential to meet one of the planet’s most pressing challenges: ensuring food security and sustainable land use.
Sand to Green’s win highlights the growing investor interest in the agriculture technology-as-a-service (AaaS) sector in Africa. The Moroccan government and the World Bank are also investing in agrotechnology, recognizing the potential of innovative solutions to address pressing environmental and food security challenges.