Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has announced the six companies chosen for its 2025 Startup Collaborator program. This marks the seventh cohort since the program’s inception in 2019, highlighting John Deere’s ongoing commitment to innovation in the agriculture and construction industries.
The program fosters collaboration with startups developing cutting-edge technologies. The goal is to create solutions that add value for John Deere’s customers. The selected companies for 2025 are:
- Array Labs (3D Earth imaging)
- Landscan (digital twin soil analysis)
- LIDWAVE (4D LiDAR-on-a-chip)
- Presien (physical AI for worksite safety)
- ReSim (embodied AI testing)
- Witricity (wireless charging technology)
This year’s collaborators represent a diverse range of technologies focused on improving efficiency, sustainability, and safety in farming and construction. The program provides a platform to explore these innovations through strategic partnerships.
“The John Deere Startup Collaborator Program represents our ongoing dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions,” said Jahmy Hindman, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer. “By collaborating with forward-thinking startups, we aim to explore new technologies that can bring significant value to our customers in agriculture and construction. We look forward to working closely with these startups to learn, grow, and drive the future of productive, sustainable, and efficient farming and construction practices.”
Colton Salyards, Principal Corporate Development at John Deere, added, “We’re thrilled to welcome the 7th cohort of startups to our John Deere Startup Collaborator Program. This program is all about fostering innovation and collaboration. Each startup in this cohort brings unique technologies aimed at tackling real challenges in agriculture and construction. By working together and learning from one another, we will explore new technologies that can benefit our customers.”
John Deere’s commitment spans nearly 200 years, from its beginnings with the steel plow to its current role in driving innovation across agriculture, construction, forestry, and more. For more information, visit www.deere.com/en/news/.
