John Deere Announces 2025 Startup Collaborator Program
MOLINE, Ill., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has announced the six companies selected for its 2025 Startup Collaborator program, marking the seventh cohort since the program’s inception in 2019. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration with startups developing cutting-edge technologies aimed at benefiting Deere’s agricultural and construction customers.
“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, John Deere. “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.”
The companies chosen for the 2025 program are:
- Array Labs: A space technology company focused on 3D imaging of Earth’s surface.
- Landscan: A digital twin company that provides soil analysis.
- LIDWAVE: A 4D LiDAR-on-a-chip developer.
- Presien: A physical AI company focused on worksite safety.
- ReSim: An embodied AI testing company.
- Witricity: A developer of wireless charging technology.
Colton Salyards, Principal Corporate Development at John Deere, highlighted the program’s commitment to innovation, stating, “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.
About John Deere
From its beginnings nearly 200 years ago with the invention of the steel plow, John Deere has grown to become a leader in the agricultural, construction, forestry, turf, and power systems industries. The company focuses on innovation and providing value to customers around the world.
